The Preservation and Conservation of Waterlogged Bone from the Windover Site, Florida: A Comparison of Methods

Recovery and stabilization of waterlogged bone requires special conservation procedures to prevent cracking, splitting, and distortion. Conservation of the skeletal remains from the Windover Site (8BR246), Titusville, Florida, used two consolidants, polyethylene glycol (PEG) and Rhoplex AC-33. A com...

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Published in:Journal of field archaeology 1990, Vol.17 (2), p.177-186
Main Authors: Stone, Tammy T., Dickel, David N., Doran, Glen H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Archaeological conservation
Archaeological excavation
Archaeological sites
Bones
Excavations
Exfoliation
Field archaeology
Peat
Pumping
Special Studies
Water conservation
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Summary:Recovery and stabilization of waterlogged bone requires special conservation procedures to prevent cracking, splitting, and distortion. Conservation of the skeletal remains from the Windover Site (8BR246), Titusville, Florida, used two consolidants, polyethylene glycol (PEG) and Rhoplex AC-33. A comparison of their performance is presented with the suggestion that Rhoplex produces superior results.
ISSN:0093-4690
2042-4582
DOI:10.1179/009346990791548312