Berry, J; David, F; Julien-Lees, S; Stanley, B; Thickett, D; (2005) Assessing the performance of protective winter covers for outdoor marble statuary: pilot investigation. In: Verger, I and Coccia Paterakis, A and Chahine, C and Kardes, K and Eshoj, B and Hackney, S and de Tagle, A and Cassar, M and Thickett, D and Villiers, C and Wouters, J, (eds.) (Proceedings) ICOM Commitee for Conservation, preprints of the 14th Triennial Meeting, The Hague, 12-16 September 2005. (pp. pp. 879-887). Earthscan/James & James: London, UK.

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Outdoor statuary in gardens and parks in temperate climates has a tradition of being covered during the winter, to protect against external conditions. There has been little scientific study of the environmental protection that different types of covers provide. This paper examines environmental conditions provided by a range of covers used to protect marble statuary at three sites in the UK. The protection required depends upon the condition of the marble. Although statues closely wrapped and with a layer of insulation provide good protection, this needs to be considered against the potential physical damage of close wrapping a fragile deteriorated surface.

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