Abstract
The conservation of museum and archival material does not generally require tests to be carried out to determine the age of an object: this can usually be deduced from the archaeological and historical context. However, there are occasions when an independent estimate, based on scientific techniques, is of value. This is primarily of value in establishing the authenticity of disputed objects, whether of stone, metal or organic materials such as leather, wood and textiles (for example, the Turin Shroud).
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Burgess, D. (1990). Dating Techniques. In: Chemical Science and Conservation. Dimensions of Science. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-11429-0_7
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