Accession #: -------------------

Conservation #: 16-14
Object: Bayonet scabbard
Owner: Ontario Regiment Museum

Object Name: ------------------Provenance:

Location: Oshawa, Ontario

Examination Date: 24/03/2016

CONDITION & TREATMENT REPORT

Maker: Canadian Government Issued

Date of Object: February, 1917

Examiner: Josh Elmer, Miriam Harris

REASON IN LABORATORY:

Analysis

Assessment

Documentation

Exhibition

Loan

Treatment

Unstable

Active Deterioration

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Stable

MATERIAL(S):
Indicate Primary (P) Secondary (S)

DESCRIPTION:

Bone/Ivory, type:

Dimensions (metric):
L: 39.7cm W:

Ceramic, type:

Fur/Feather, type:

Glass, type:

Metal, type: Iron

Paper, type:

Plant Material, type

Plastic material, type:

Skin, Leather, type: Vegetable tanned leather

Stone, type:

Textile, type:

Wood, type::

Other Material, type: Thread

Dp:

4.8cm

H:

Dia: 2.4cm

Structure/Fabrication: The leather was shaped around a metal

structure, and sewn closed.
Colour(s): Brown, natural metal

Surface or decoration:

Current mount or storage method:

Other features: Markings: MK.II ; R.O. 916 ; 2/17 ; 387

CONDITION/DEFECTS: (general observations)

Leather is stiff, but overall good condition. Small amount of
deterioration on metal opening and pin. Cuts and losses in
leather leave the interior flesh vulnerable. Small lifts must be
consolidated.

PREVIOUS TREATMENT(S): ------------------ Documented/dated:

Additions:

Repairs:

Coatings

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EXAMINATION METHOD:

Raking Light

Magnifying Glass

Microscope

Chemical Analysis

Visual (Naked Eye)

Other: magnet to test for iron

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Abrasion/Fraying:
Accretions:
Additions:
Alterations
Biological damage:

active/dormant:

mould/mildew:

pests:
Breakage:
Burns:
Chips/Dents:
Cockling:
Corrosion (Type):
Cracks: Crizzling of clear finish, leather is slightly cracking around the hole on the belt loop.
Discolouration:
Distortion:
Embrittlement:
Fading/bleaching:
Flaking:
Holes:
Inherent vice:
Loose parts: Loose flap of leather at lift.
Missing elements:
Residues:
Scratches:
Soil:
surface: Surface dirt and wax accretion on back side of scabbard and belt loop, and around threads.
dust: Dust on overall object.
ingrained dirt:
grime:
fingerprints:
Splitting:
Stains:
Tears/rips:
Warping:
Weakness:
Wear:
Other: Cuts on sheath surface; losses on top front of scabbard.

Comments:
Good condition, overall. Dust on general surface, with some ingrained dirt and wax. Crizzled finish is likely not original, and will be
removed if possible. Small tears, cuts, and large loss must be consolidated and/or filled and inpainted.

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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM(S): (attach separate sheet if necessary)

PHOTOGRAPIC DOCUMENTATION:

Before Treatment:

After Treatment:

35 mm slide

Digital

CONDITION & TREATMENT PROPOSAL:

Treatment not needed

Stabilization/treatment needed:
For transportation:

For exhibition:

Needs improved storage conditions:

Needs further inspection/analysis:

Other:

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TREATMENT RECORD
DATE
24/03/2016
31/03/2016
02/04/2016
07/04/2016
14/04/2016
19/04/2016
21/04/2016

TREATMENT
Condition reported.
Completed treatment proposal and documentation.
Dry cleaned all surfaces using brush and vacuum, and cosmetic sponges.
Second dry cleaning using cosmetic sponges, and wet cleaned with acetone.
Wet cleaned wax accretion using mineral spirits; consolidated lift and cut
with Lascaux 498.
Filled loss using Japanese paper pulp in Lascaux 498. In-painted shallow
areas of loss and discoloured areas using acrylic paint.
Applied medium-gloss acrylic varnish to in-painting, and made final
documentation.

HOURS
2
6
1.5
7
4
5
1

TOTAL
26.5
TREATMENT MATERIALS: PAINT BRUSH, ADJUSTABLE VACUUM, COSMETIC SPONGES, ACETONE, WATER, LASCAUX 498,
JAPANESE PAPER
EXHIBITION & STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS:

Care and Handling: Nitrile gloves are required for handling.

Environmental Conditions: 35-55% RH, with less than 150 lux of light.

Suggested Mounts (materials): Ethafoam in belt loop for support.

Conservator's Signature: ____________________________________________________________

Date Treatment Completed: ___________________21/04/2016_____________________________

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