Download or read book A Conservation Manual for the Field Archaeologist written by Catherine Sease and published by Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press. This book was released on 1994-12-31 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conservation treatments and techniques for the archaeologist in the field, emphasizing how to conserve an excavated object before it is taken to a trained conservator offsite. Safety procedures and conservation supplies and materials are recommended. Techniques for lifting, cleaning, consolidating, marking, and storing are discussed, along with methods for treating specific artifact materials (e.g., amber, wood). Appendixes cover impressions and chemical preparations.