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1. RE: Reassembling a Roman hull from hundreds of fragments: the Iulia Felix project 2. RE: Lead Abatement/Encapsulation: Restoration 3. Tinuvin 292: Expiry Date 4. Free BPG-PMG Member Happy Hour - Reserve your Ticket!!! 5. Alumni from Abroad Meetup at AIC Montreal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.From: Simone Morbin Posted: Monday April 20, 2026 11:40 AM Subject: RE: Reassembling a Roman hull from hundreds of fragments: the Iulia Felix project Message: Dear Ida Hovmand, thank you very much for your kind message and for sharing these resources. I will certainly look into the WOAM Working Group and its publications, and I appreciate your invitation to get in touch. Best regards, Simone Morbin ------------------------------ Simone Morbin Conservator Freelance/Private Practice/Self-employed/Independent Belluno Italy ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 04-19-2026 11:11 From: Ida Hovmand Subject: Reassembling a Roman hull from hundreds of fragments: the Iulia Felix project Hello Simone (and others interested in wet organics) Thank you very much for sharing the information about this project and your work. If you are interested to learn more about how others handle similar projects you could consider joining the ICOM-CC Wet Organic Archaeological Materials Working Group through ICOM. It exists among other things to disseminate research in the field of wet organic archaeological materials and to share case studies. You can learn more at ICOM-CC | International Council of Museums – Committee for Conservation <https://www.icom-cc.org/> You can also visit the website ICOM-CC Publications Online (icom-cc-publications-online.org) <https://www.icom-cc-publications-online.org/> where you will find publications from ICOM-CC Triennial Conferences that contain papers from all ICOM-CC's Working Groups or the publications of the Wet Organic Archaeological Materials Working Group Interim Meetings from 2013 to 2025. The group's earlier publications are not available online so far. You may already know about these resources, but please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Best regards Ida Hovmand Coordinator ICOM-CC Wet Organic Archaeological Materials Working Group Venlig hilsen Ida-Christine Hovmand Ledende konservator Langelands Museum Langeland Kommune Tlf: +4563516312 Mob: +4551337092 www.langelandkommune.dk Når du skriver til Langeland Kommune, behandler vi personoplysninger om dig. Se hvordan vi behandler dine oplysninger og hvilke rettigheder du har i vores privatlivspolitik <https://langelandkommune.dk/om-kommunen/kontakt-og-aabningstider/databeskyttelse/databeskyttelse-i-langeland-kommune>. Original Message: Sent: 4/18/2026 10:17:00 AM From: Simone Morbin Subject: Reassembling a Roman hull from hundreds of fragments: the Iulia Felix project Hello everyone, I'd like to share a recent conservation project involving the Roman vessel Iulia Felix, which may be of interest to colleagues working with archaeological wood and highly fragmentary structures. Project background The ship was originally recovered about thirty years ago, and the surviving elements had undergone different phases of treatment and storage. The current museum team launched a comprehensive reassessment to stabilize, document, and reconstruct the material. Condition and preparation The hull survived as hundreds of fragments, in some cases dozens for a single plank (one element contained around 90). Many surfaces were still covered by thick PEG residues, so I developed an adapted cleaning method using controlled steam combined with mechanical action to safely expose the wood. All fragments were fully re‑catalogued, documented, and reorganized to prepare for reconstruction. Reconstruction process Using 1:1 overlays of the original planking, we matched and reassembled the elements. I acted as the technical link between the different specialists involved - archaeologists, conservators, and the engineer/architect responsible for the support - ensuring that documentation, interpretation, and physical assembly remained aligned. Conservation treatments Over 2024–2025 we carried out: final cleaning of PEG residues identification of missing pieces among dispersed fragments structural joins using epoxy resin gap‑filling and edge stabilization preparation of elements for mounting Mounting and interpretation During assembly, some initial hypotheses were refined as new correspondences emerged. Working with the architect and archaeologists, we adjusted the support structure to reflect a more accurate hull geometry while maintaining stability and readability. Outcome The reconstructed portion of the Iulia Felix was completed and inaugurated on 18 December 2025. The project offered valuable insights into the challenges of working with long‑stored PEG‑treated wood and with large archaeological structures surviving only as fragmentary elements. I'd be glad to hear how others have approached similar reconstructions or long‑term PEG treatments. More information about the vessel and the exhibition can be found on the museum's website: Museo Nazionale di Archeologia subacquea dell'Alto Adriatico di Grado <https://museoarcheologiasubacqueagrado.cultura.gov.it/> Museo Nazionale di Archeologia subacquea dell'Alto Adriatico di Gradoremove preview <https://museoarcheologiasubacqueagrado.cultura.gov.it/>Museo Nazionale di Archeologia subacquea dell'Alto Adriatico di GradoIl Museo Nazionale di Archeologia Subacquea dell'Alto Adriatico custodisce un tesoro straordinario riemerso dalle profondità del mare. View this on Museo Nazionale di Archeologia subacquea dell'Alto Adriatico di Grado > <https://museoarcheologiasubacqueagrado.cultura.gov.it/> Below is one of the reconstructed sections of the hull, now on display at the museum. ------------------------------ Simone Morbin Conservator Freelance/Private Practice/Self-employed/Independent Belluno Italy ------------------------------ 2.From: Tara Hornung Posted: Monday April 20, 2026 11:40 AM Subject: RE: Lead Abatement/Encapsulation: Restoration Message: Dear Emily, I would recommend that you reach out to Nzilani Glass Conservation based in Oakland, CA for lead abatement of your neon sign: https://www.nzilani.com/ Best, ------------------------------ Tara Hornung Conservator Artifact Conservation Services Santa Fe United States ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 04-14-2026 12:52 From: Emily Fellmer Subject: Lead Abatement/Encapsulation: Restoration Hello, Our institution is restoring a sculptural neon sign from the mid-1950s and a portion of the paint was tested positive for lead. We are having a difficult time sourcing local vendors in Las Vegas to remediate the lead prior to metal work and repainting. Does anyone have any contacts for lead abatement or encapsulation companies that are willing to travel for this type of work or know of any conservators near the west coast that travel to conduct this type of work? Thank you in advance for your guidance and recommendations. Thank you, Emily Fellmer Senior Collections Manager The Neon Museum ------------------------------ Emily Fellmer Senior Collections Manager Neon Museum Las Vegas United States ------------------------------ 3.From: Valeria Cocchetti Posted: Monday April 20, 2026 6:36 PM Subject: Tinuvin 292: Expiry Date Message: Hello, In Europe we are no longer able to source suitable Tinuvin 292: suppliers are issuing Certificates of Analysis that have already expired. Has anyone encountered the same problem? Where are you purchasing Tinuvin 292? Thank you, Valeria Cocchetti Painting Conservator Florence 4.From: Aisha Wahab Posted: Monday April 20, 2026 6:36 PM Subject: Free BPG-PMG Member Happy Hour - Reserve your Ticket!!! Message: For all BPG-PMG Members attending next week's AIC-CAC Annual Meeting, book your ticket ASAP for the free BPG-PMG Happy Hour!! This year BPG & PMG along with multiple other specialty groups have decided to transition their receptions into specialty happy hours right before the Opening Reception. We hope this year's happy hour will be financially accessible (it is free!!!) to BPG-PMG Members, be more physically accessible as transportation will be provided for the Opening Reception, and may allow members to have another evening to explore the city or meet with colleagues outside receptions. Details of the happy hour are below. To book your ticket you need to be a dues-paying member of BPG or PMG. Go to the AIC Annual Meeting website, click on the Programs Tab, click on the box that says "Manage Existing Registration (Add Tickets). See attached image if needed. Location: Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., rolling right into the Opening Reception Transportation: Buses for happy hour participants will board at the Palais des Congres Viger Terminus beginning at 6:15. Buses will leave between 6:40 and 7:15. Attendees traveling to the receptions after that time will board at the DoubleTree hotel. Staff will be around in both locations to assist. Paratransit is available, but please let Katelin Lee ([email protected] <[email protected]>) know of any needs not previously shared so she can ensure we coordinate its route accordingly. Details: Specialty Groups will meet in one of four rooms, grouped as follows: 1 - Book and Paper and Photographic Materials 2- Objects, Architecture, Wooden Artifacts, and Textiles 3- Contemporary Art and Electronic Media 4- Paintings Attendees will receive one drink ticket, and each room will have a bar with beer, wine, mocktail, and soft drinks. Passed canapes will be served throughout, and additional light snacks will be available in the entry hall. If you have any additional questions, please let me know. We're really looking forward to it! ------------------------------ Aisha Wahab (she/her) Paper Conservator Stanford Libraries ------------------------------ 5.From: Ella Andrews Posted: Monday April 20, 2026 6:37 PM Subject: Alumni from Abroad Meetup at AIC Montreal Message: 🍸 Did you attend graduate school abroad? Join us for an international alumni meetup! ✨ We are hosting a small, casual meet up for anyone who completed or is currently completing their conservation training abroad. Where: Poincaré Chinatown, 1071 Boul. Saint-Laurent 2e étage, Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1J6, Canada. Just a five minute walk from the convention center! When: Friday, May 1st from 6:30 pm onward Please RSVP here so we have an accurate headcount for the restaurant: Alumni from abroad drinks signup <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1l358A-kKqAR5CkN1M-0BATDA5U_fnF6zU8Hf1LxOLUc/edit> ------------------------------ Ella Andrews Assistant Conservator Vizcaya Museum & Gardens Miami, FL United States ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. 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