Marks of a Maker: The stories coffins tell us
Price
Free
Free; ticketed and pre-booking essential.
Where
Old Refectory, Wilkins Building, University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
About
An interactive Petrie Museum pop-up in the Object Based Learning Laboratory demonstrating pigment analysis, photographic and digital heritage imaging, wood technology and experimental archaeology.
Dr Kate Fulcher, Antonio Reis and Dr Geoffrey Killen present talks and hands-on activities drawn from a recent coffin conservation project. Visitors can explore the scientific and practical methods used to study pigments, wood, imaging and ancient making processes; the event is intended for ages 14 and over.
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