Caring for Cultural Material 1

Caring for Cultural Material 2

Damage and Decay

Managing Collections

Managing People

Handling, Transportation, Storage and Display

Glossary

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Caring for Cultural Material 2
In this volume:
– Textiles
– Leather
– Wood
– Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Material
– Metals
arrow Outdoor Collections
– Acknowledgments
Outdoor Collections
In this chapter:
– Objectives
– Introduction
– What is outdoor cultural material?
– What is outdoor cultural material made of?
– What are the most common types and causes of damage?
– Care of outdoor objects
arrow Australian survey of sculpture, monuments and outdoor cultural material — SMOCM — survey form
– Guidelines for use with survey form
– What you can do—general do’s and dont’s
– If damage has occurred, what should and shouldn’t be done?
– Outdoor cultural material in Australia’s climatic zones
– Self-evaluation quiz
– Answers to self-evaluation quiz

 

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Outdoor Collections

Australian survey of sculpture, monuments and outdoor cultural material—SCOCM—survey form

Guidlines for on-site reporting

  • Read the entire form carefully before beginning the report.

  • When filling out this form, type or print using a ballpoint pen or pencil. Legibility is critical.

  • Do not guess at the information; an answer of 'unknown' is more helpful.

  • Research at your local library or Council will be required to complete questions in Parts 4 and 5.

  • For sculptures with several separate sculptural components, complete one Survey Form for the entire work. If necessary, complete relevant sections of the Survey Form for each component and staple them together. Attach photographs, photocopies, slides or other reproductions of the work to the back of the Survey Form.

Send completed forms to Inventory of SMOCM, AICCM (NSW), GPO Box 3762, Sydney 2001. Keep a copy for your records.

If you have any questions, please contact Julie Potts, Project Coordinator (02) 9225 1782.

SURVEY COMPLETED BY:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE: Work:
Home:
DATE:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE :Work
Home

The printing of this Survey Form has been kindly funded by the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

1: BASIC DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION—See Guidelines

1.1Category-see Guidelines

Sculpture (S) Fountain (F) Monument (Mon)(include war memorials)

Mural (Mur) Mosaics/terrazzo Artefact (A) cannon, floors (Mos) anchor, horse trough or other

1.2 Title of Work—if unsure, indicate 'unknown'; if artist named the work 'Untitled', note accordingly.

1.3 Alternate Title(s)—other titles of work known by

1.4 Overall Description—see Guidelines

1.5 Overall Condition—see Guidelines

1.6 Primary Artist(s)—see Guidelines

1.7 Other Collaborators—check as many as apply and see Guidelines

Architect  

Carver     

Designer

Other (Designate role, eg. landscape architect, engineer)

1.8 Foundry/Fabricator

1.9 Execution Date—often found by sculptor's name

1.10 Media—if known, name specific medium, and see Guidelines

MEDIA
  Metal Stone Wood Ceramic Plastic Other
Sculpture            
Fountain            
Monument            
Mural            
Mosaic            
Artefact            
Base            

Was information obtained by direct observation? YES NO

If no, indicate source of information.

1.11 Approximate Dimensions—indicate unit of measure, millimetres preferred

  Height Width Depth
Sculpture      
Fountain      
Mural      
Mos/Ter      
Artefact      
Base      

1.12 Markings/Inscriptions—check as many as apply

Is the artist's signature visible on the piece?

Yes, examined and found signature.

No, examined sculpture/base but did not see any signature.

Unable to determine, could not get close enough to check.

If signature is visible, record here-indicate location

Does the work have foundry/fabricator marks?

Yes, examined and found foundry marks.

No, examined sculpture/base but did not see foundry mark.

Unable to determine, could not get close enough to check.

If foundry mark/marks are visible, record here.

Record the text of any associated nearby identification or commemorative plaques.

Are there any inscriptions badly worn or unreadable?

Yes No

If 'yes' provide details.

PART 2: LOCATION/JURISDICTION INFORMATION

2.1 The sculpture is currently located at:

Street address or site location:

Suburb:

City:       

State:    

2.2 Setting of Work—see Guidelines

Is the work a focus of space? For example, at the end of a road, in the centre of a prominent intersection, or in a park with views along paths leading to the work.

If yes, describe the setting

2.3 Immediate Locale—check as many as apply

Industrial

Street/Roadside—within 6 metres

Tree-covered—overhanging branches or trees nearby

Residential

Commercial

Institution

Park

Other—specify

2.4 Is the sculpture in a protected setting?—check if applicable

Protected from the elements—for example niche, canopy

Protected from the public—for example fenced

Security—for example guards

Lighting

Any other significant environmental factor-such as near airport, subway, sprinklers, cars or birds

PART 3: CONDITION INFORMATION

3.1 Surface Coating—see Guidelines

OBJECT BASE
Does there appear to be an applied surface coating?
Yes
Unable to determine

If known, identify type of coating-see Guidelines

3.2 Surface Appearance—see Guidelines

Complete for all materials—check as many as apply

OBJECT BASE
1. Guano
2. Dirty surface
3. Graffiti applied to surface
4. Graffiti scratched into the surface
5. Abraded or gouged surface
6. Cracked surface
7. Discoloured surface
8. Dented

Other Comments:

Complete for metal objects

OBJECT BASE
9. Corrosion

Other Comments:

Complete for stone objects

OBJECTBASE

OBJECT BASE
10. Organic growth
11. White crusts
12. Chalky or powdery surface
13. Spalling
5. Abraded or gouged surface
6. Cracked surface
7. Discoloured surface
8. Dented

Other Comments:

3.3 Structural Condition—check as many as apply

OBJECTBASE

OBJECT BASE
Is the support deteriorating?
Are there any cracked joints?
Is mortar or caulking missing?
Are there any broken or missing parts?
Any cracks, splits or holes?
Look for straight or branching fractures
Dented
Does water collect in recessed areas?

Other Comments:

PART 4: OWNER/ADMINISTRATOR

State Government

Local Council

Other

Please give the name and address of the agency, institution or individual who currently owns or administers the work and is responsible for its long-term care.

 

Name :
Department/Division
Street Address
Suburb
State
Post Code
Contact Name
Telephone

If sculpture has been moved, please list former location(s) and owner(s)

PART 5: HISTORY AND IMPORTANCE—OR SIGNIFICANCE—OF THE WORK

5.1 Attach dated photographs, slides, and a photocopy of an illustration or drawing of the work. Please provide details of the source material.

5.2 Artist Intentions for Future Use/Weathering/Maintenance—if known

When did the artist make this statement?  
Was this a verbal or written communication?
What was the date of communication?   
Who did the artist address?

5.3 What is the history of the work?—see Guidelines

5.4 What is the importance—or heritage significance—of the work?—see Guidelines

Is the work already recognised, that is listed by any of the following?

The National Trust.

The State or Local Government Heritage Authorities.

The Australian Heritage Commission—The Register of the National Estate.

Other.

Supply any references.

What value does the work have for the local community?—see Guidelines

 

 

 

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