An unusual preparation of an eighteenth-century spider and its consequences

Hancock, E. G. and Brown, G. (2014) An unusual preparation of an eighteenth-century spider and its consequences. Journal of the Institute of Conservation, 37(2), pp. 110-119. (doi: 10.1080/19455224.2014.915225)

Abstract

Investigation into an eighteenth-century spider in the collection of The Hunterian Museum, Glasgow, revealed an unusual and intriguing mounting method for a natural history specimen. This article discusses research into how and why the spider had been mounted using such a method, including attempts to replicate it to test the theories developed. The specimen exhibits interesting aspects of preservation linked to historical collecting practices of the period.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor and Francis in Journal of the Institute of Conservation on 05/06/2014, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/19455224.2014.915225
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Hancock, Mr Geoff
• Authors: Hancock, E. G., and Brown, G.
• College/School: University Services > Library and Collection Services > Museum and Art Gallery
• Journal Name: Journal of the Institute of Conservation
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• ISSN: 1945-5224
• ISSN (Online): 1945-5232
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2014 Icon, The Institute of Conservation
• First Published: First published in Journal of the Institute of Conservation 37(2):110-119
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher