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Home > Heritage > Collections Conservation Tour at Kenwood House

Collections Conservation Tour at Kenwood House

By Caroline King - September 6, 2011Posted in : Heritage

When: 15th September 2011 at 12pm & 2pm

Where: Kenwood House, London

£: Adults 3 and concessions 2.  English Heritage Members: Adults 2 and concessions 2

What is it?

Collections Conservation Tour: Veneer and Marquetry Furniture Research at Kenwood House.  This tour explains research into marquetry furniture at Kenwood House and its response to the environment, including the difficulties faced in preserving these collections.  On the tour you will find out more about the range of methods being used to monitor the collection and improve its preservation.

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: Conservation Tour, English Heritage, Kenwood House, London, London events

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