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Overcleaning

Scope note

Cleaning to such an extent that the original finish, patina, or surface layers of an object have been damaged or removed.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000218585

Broader Terms used

cleaning

Equivalent Terms used

overcleaned

Created

13yrs ago

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