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Light brown owl brooch

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Start Date: 
ca. 1942
End Date: 
ca. 1948
Date Range: 
[ca. 1942-1948]
Physical Description: 

1.2 cm of object. - 1 brooch : col. ; 2.5 x 5 x 1.2 cm

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rec_shelfloc: 
2011-005-001
Repository: 
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
Container Number: 
001
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General Description: 

A painted wooden brooch in the shape of an owl on a branch.

Colour: 

light brown,yellow, grey, white, silver, orange

Date Reported: 
Mon, 04/02/2012 - 00:00
Custodial History: 
Previously known as 2011.02.02.12; 2011-5_001_016
Style or Pattern: 
circle, rectangle, lines, curves
Process: 
molded, handpainted
Conservation Notes: 

Fig.1 - Glaze - Back bottom - over-glaze edges - due to construction process; Fig.2 - Adhesive - Back center - h9ot adhesive applied while plaster was drying - peeling on edges - recessed - due to construction process; Fig.3 - Corrosion - Back center - orange and green tones - most of surface - passive - due to previous storage conditions, handling and use

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Options: 

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

Materials required: 

acid-free tissue; archival box

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