(A) WLS & A (B) Keating
3.3 cm of object. - 2 box pieces : col. ; 14.8 x 9.8 x 3.3 cm
Top and bottom halves which complete a whole box. The top and bottom pieces do not belong to each other, nor do they fit properly without placing stress on each structure. (A) 14.7 x 9.9 x 0.9 cm
dark blue, light blue, white, gold, brown light, brown, dark brown, black
Fig.1 - Wear - Bottom edge - loss of colour - fibers exposed - along all edges - due to handling and use; Fig.2 - Ink - Right side - 1.6x0.7cm - due to use; Fig.3 - Discolouration - Top right - 4 areas - approx. 0.5cm - yellow tone - faded - due to previous storage conditions, handling and use; Fig.4 - Residue - Right side - yellow tone - 1.4x0.7cm - adhesive - due to use; Fig.5 - Bowing - Front and back - stretched from placement on larger box bottom - due to stress
assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box
acid-free tissue; archival box