| Description |
1 online resource (xxi, 203 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Butterworth-Heinemann series in conservation and museology |
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Butterworth-Heinemann series in conservation and museology.
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| Contents |
Architectural Tiles: Conservation and Restoration; Contents; Acknowledgments and thanks; Acknowledgements for photographs; List of colour plates; Introduction; 1 Looking at tile schemes; 2 Tile making -- past and present; 3 Mortar and construction methods used in historic tile schemes; 4 Principals of conservation for architectural tile schemes; 5 Methods of conservation; 6 Tools, products, and health and safety; 7 Case studies; Bibliography and references; Appendix; Index |
| Summary |
Providing hands on advice for the conservator, Architectural Tiles: Conservation and Restoration is a unique and valuable guide. Topics covered offer practical guidance on conservation and restoration techniques including the problems of manufacture, cleaning, replacement or repair and mortars. Techniques are illustrated by comprehensive case studies, against a background of the role of past architects and designers in historic schemes |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Tiles -- Conservation and restoration
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Decoration and ornament, Architectural.
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architectural ornament.
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ART -- Ceramics.
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CRAFTS & HOBBIES -- Pottery & Ceramics.
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Decoration and ornament, Architectural
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Tiles -- Conservation and restoration
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1429413409 |
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9781429413404 |
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1136428747 |
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9781136428746 |
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1280638729 |
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9781280638725 |
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9786610638727 |
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6610638721 |
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9780080454566 |
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0080454569 |
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