Conservation of banknotes from the collection of Đorđe Novaković at the Belgrade City Museum
This article describes the general condition of banknotes from the collection of Đorđe Novaković and conservation methods applied to fix the damages. A systematic approach has been presented to the planning of preservation, protection and restoration of 19th and 20th century banknotes, kept in the B...
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| Format: | Article |
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Zavod za zaštitu spomenika kulture grada Beograda
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Nasleđe |
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| Online Access: | http://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1450-605X/2017/1450-605X1718107V.pdf |
| Summary: | This article describes the general condition of banknotes from the collection of Đorđe Novaković and conservation methods applied to fix the damages. A systematic approach has been presented to the planning of preservation, protection and restoration of 19th and 20th century banknotes, kept in the Belgrade City Museum since 1969. The condition of paper banknotes depends on manufacturing raw materials and production technology itself, as well as on storage ambient. Bearing in mind the cultural and historical significance of the Legacy, banknote conservation and restoration had to take into account their historical, aesthetic and physical integrity. The banknotes were first scanned, and the article presents an overview of the applied conservation methods, including disinfection performed at the National Library of Serbia. This was followed by thorough dry cleaning, washing, neutralization and removal of stains, fingerprints and other impurities degrading the paper. A complete restoration of banknotes should be avoided; therefore, we have opted to refrain from any unnecessary measure. |
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| ISSN: | 1450-605X 2560-3264 |