Owl on stack of books

General Description: 

A molded plaster figurine in the shape of an owl.

Colour: 

brown, yellow, black, red, blue, white

Date Reported: 
Thu, 05/24/2012 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011.01.31.16
Start Date: 
ca. 1942
End Date: 
ca. 1948
Style or Pattern: 
circles, rectangles, triangles
Process: 
molded, handpainted
Date Range: 
[ca. 1942-1948]
Image: 
Document: 
PDF icon 2011-5_003_002_PhotoDocumentation.pdf
Physical Description: 

7.5 cm of object. - 1 animal : col, ; 7.5 x 11 cm

Conservation Notes: 

Fig.1 - Imperfections - Front center - 6 indentations - 0.1x0.1cm - created by tool - due to construction process; Fig.2 - Chipping - Front right - 2 spots - paint loss - due to handling and use; Fig.3 - Chipping - Bottom left edge - 2 spots - 0.5x0.3cm - paint and plaster loss - due to handling and use; Fig.4 - Chipping - Back top - various locations - paint loss - due to handling and use; Fig.5 - Chipping - Back right - paint loss - 0.1x0.1cm - due to handling and use; Fig.6 - Gouging - Bottom center - horizontal strokes - prior to paint application - likely to smooth bubbles during drying process - depressions do not retain paint - due to construction process

rec_shelfloc: 
2011-005-003
Repository: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
Options: 

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Accession No: 
Artifact collection, small artifact series
Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

Container Number: 
003
Conclusions: 
Option completed
Storage Method: 
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage