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BRESCIANI
Materiali ed Attrezzature
per il Restauro e la Conservazione
CLAKCSON FOAM BOOK SUPPORT
Developed by the noted Oxford conservator, Christopher Clarkson, the ‘Clarkson Book Support’ holds the rare or valuable book at the ideal angle of 20 degrees, which is the best compromise between light and heavyweight books. Manufactured from a specially selected foam which allows the book to be supported over all its surfaces and ensures that the book does no slip. The ‘Clarkson Book Support’ allows the book to rest at its optimum position and is designed to accommodate all types of spine including hollow back, case hollows, and solid backed.
Improper support of bound books and manuscripts, when being read, photographed, or exhibited, contributes to their deterioration. Proper handling and sympathetic methods of support are important contributions to book preservation and aid significantly in maintaining the book’s structure.
The commonly used reading lectern is steeply raked. It caused the text-block to drag downward on the binding structure. This strain increases when the book is open.
Designed by Christopher Clarkson, internationally recognized book conservator, the Clarkson Foam Book Supports provide flexible support for an open book. They accommodate a wide range of book sizes, and adjust to accommodate any opening, whether to the first page, the last, or the middle.
A blunt, angled wedge creates the base pad, upon which two angled wedges are set. The spine support and rectangular pads can be added and adjusted as needed. A pair of weighted “snakes” keeps the book open, allowing the researcher to use both hands for note-taking, and reducing handling grime and pressure damage.
Comprises 1 x 20 wedge, 2 x side wedges, 2 x rectangular pads and 1 x spine support.
Item
description
M1045 Small
370 x 225 mm
M1045 Medium
500 x 349 mm
M1045 Large
760 x 470 mm
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