Ivory Identification Workshop
Saturday, May 8th,
2010
10:00
AM – 4:00 PM
This will be an All Day, Hands-On Workshop featuring an
extensive slide program and each student will be provided with an illustrated
workbook to follow along and take notes.
You will learn the key identifying characteristics of the
following ivories and ivory look-alikes and how to identify them through
non-destructive testing techniques. Natural Ivories: Elephant, Mammoth, Walrus,
Hippo, Whale, Narwhal, Warthog, Boar, Seal and Elk. You will also see rare
examples of Babirusa and Dugong. Natural Ivory Substitutes: Bone, Antler,
Vegetable Ivory, Hornbill Ivory, as well as other not as convincing examples of
Shell, Coral, Meerschaum, Ivoryite, Chalcedony and Amber. Manufactured Ivory
Substitutes: Celluloid and Polymer/Plastics.
There will be a Black Light Demonstration (LWUV Long Wave
Ultraviolet) so each student can see the different reaction each material has
to the light source. The following may be helpful to bring but not necessary:
3X loupe or hand-held magnifier, 10X loupe and an optivisor.
Participants are encouraged to bring Show & Tell
and unknowns from their collections.
These will be discussed during the lunch break. Please, bring your own lunch, there is a
refrigerator in the room.
Class Location: at the home of Bobby Mann 4111 Rocky
Mount Drive Temple
Hills MD 20748
Please detach this coupon
and mail with your check to:
Bobby Mann, 4111 Rocky Mount Drive, Temple Hills, MD 20748-5646.
Your Check for $25.00 per
person is your reservation. Mail
before May 1st
Please make check payable to
Bobby Mann
Name______________________________________________________________________________
Address____________________________________________________________________________
Phone__________________________E-mail_______________________________________________
SIGN UP EARLY, CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED
