Table 4 Results of visual macro and microscopic observed surface condition of leaves selected for micro sampling
From: Assessing the condition of the Domesday Books from the visual to the molecular
Volume | Visual observations |
|---|---|
LD 1v (Norfolk 1) | Recto: heavy gelatine formation at lower half page and in hair holes and repair parchment strip in back Verso: repairs on corner and outer edge. White surface layer flakes off |
GD 2v (volume 1) | Recto and verso: gelatine formation all over leave surface Verso: paint cracked and ink flaked off |
LD 109v (Norfolk 2) | Recto: gelatine formation |
LD 183v (Norfolk 2) | Recto: gelatine formation probably due to with repair |
GD 202v (volume 1) | Recto and verso: loss of ink and paint Recto: remains of dark and black hairs with roots Verso: gelatine formation and dark brown, red-brown and black hairs all over surface |
GD 203v (volume 2) | Recto: heavy gelatine formation, heavy loss of surface, ink and paint Verso: like recto |
GD 382v (volume 2) | Recto: gelatine formation all over, most at lower edge Verso like recto but heavier formation of gelatine, loss of surface |
LD 412v (Suffolk) | Recto: heavy gelatine formation on parchment strip in back, slight gelatine formation on surface, many remains of small dark hairs Verso: gelatine formation |
LD 449r (Suffolk) | Recto: heavily veined Verso: heavy gelatine formation, especially lower part with corner repair. The entire lower part of the surface is heavily cracked |