Tom Chase conservation papers, 1962-2006.

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Tom Chase conservation papers, 1962-2006.

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Records documenting the conservation career of Tom Chase. Includes copies of papers written by him, class notes from his graduate program at New York University, information about Asian bronzes, documentation of efforts to conserve outdoor sculptures, and correspondence. Also includes information about his work for the American Institute for Conservation (AIC), Art and Archaeology Abstracts (AATA), and various other conservation issues. As well, includes notes and photos for a paper about Aaron Draper Shattuck, a 19th century American artist who patented a stretcher key. Also includes samples of glass-bead peening, a process examined for its usefulness in cleaning sculptures.

25 boxes, 2 folders : photos, ill.

Winterthur Library

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Freer Gallery of Art

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Chase, W. T. (William Thomas)

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