noun a material made of layers of paper or cardboard glued together, used for making boxes, cartons, and other packaging
Cartonnage is a key material in the study of ancient Egyptian culture and burial customs.
Cartonnage is analyzed using scientific techniques to determine its composition, age, and preservation needs.
Cartonnage is studied in museum settings to understand ancient Egyptian burial practices and the significance of mummy cases.
Cartonnage refers to a material made from layers of linen or papyrus coated with plaster, used in ancient Egypt for making mummy cases and masks.
Cartonnage is used in the conservation and restoration of ancient artifacts, particularly in repairing and stabilizing mummy cases.
Cartonnage is used in the field of archaeology to refer to the material used in creating Egyptian funerary masks and other decorative elements in ancient Egyptian tombs.
Conservators use cartonnage as a material in the restoration and preservation of artifacts, especially in the field of art conservation.
Museum curators may work with cartonnage artifacts in their collections, researching and displaying these objects to educate the public about ancient cultures.