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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

 

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