Conservation of funerary material
In September 2025, funerary artifacts began to be used in conservation classes led by Dr. Cara Tremain, namely ARCH 349 (Management of archaeological collections) and ARCH 348 (Archaeological conservation). In addition to conducting a comprehensive inventory, students are developing appropriate storage cases for distinct objects such as coffin plaques and shrouds.
Some of the work conducted by students
Students analysing one of the shrouds accompanying the Portuguese remains.
Students analysing one of the coffins accompanying the Portuguese remains.
Student planning a storage case for a coffin plaque accompanying the Portuguese remains.
Students developing a storage case for a coffin plaque accompanying the Portuguese remains.
This page will continue to be updated with more information about the conservation of funerary material as it develops. Stay tuned!