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case, relining, of Graeco-Roman encaustic paintings from the Petrie 

 Collection deposited on loan by the National Gallery, has been successfully 

 carried out. The spectrograph has made possible analytical investigations 

 of ancient alloys ; while an X-ray apparatus with darkroom has been 

 installed, and its value is ah-eady apparent. 



The pectoral cross of St. Cuthbert was deposited by the Dean and 

 Chapter of Durham Cathedral, and was cleaned and repaired. 



The Laboratory staff have devoted much time to training the staffs of 

 the British Museum's Departments and also to advising those of other 

 Museums as well as private individuals. 



JOHN FORSDYKE, 



British Museum, Director and Principal Librarian. 



April, 1937. 



