L'excavation et la conservation des matériaux gorgés d'eau: une symbiose parfois difficile, souvent compliquée et toujo

Conference Paper

Abstract

Of all the different types of conservation treatment, objects made of waterlogged materials constitute one of the most frustrating and difficult to treat, albeit the most gratifying when success is achieved. Using some samples of work done in the province of Québec, the author will try to outline the guiding factors well as the moral and ethical responsibilities behind the relationship between excavation and conservation, and the lack of liaison between the two disciplines.