konservatorisch geprüft

English translation: conservation-quality (materials)

22:17 Jul 16, 2017
German to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
German term or phrase: konservatorisch geprüft
The Innenaustattung of a refurbished museum uses "konservatorisch geprüfte Materialien".

For some reason I can't think of a way to word this in English that doesn't sound like Denglish. Any ideas?
Emma Rault (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:10
English translation:conservation-quality (materials)
Explanation:
It is usually expressed in this way.

http://www.fineart.co.uk/buying/Conservation_Level_Framing.a...

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documents/caringforprints...

See section: Reduce the risks - https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/advice/collectio...


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Note added at 8 hrs (2017-07-17 07:03:57 GMT)
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An alternative is 'conservation-grade materials' as here: http://www.plowden-smith.com/services/conservation-restorati...
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Helen Shiner
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:10
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Thanks again!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3conservation-quality (materials)
Helen Shiner
3 +1materials successfully used on previous conservation projects
Lancashireman
3conservation tested
Vere Barzilai


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konservatorisch geprüfte Materialien
materials successfully used on previous conservation projects


Explanation:
It's longer, but at least it's real English.

If the 'konservatorisch' element can be omitted (i.e. because it is obvious from the context): tried-and-tested materials
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q="tried-and-tested material...

Lancashireman
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:10
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 88

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Björn Vrooman: Or as found on another UK page: "materials approved to ensure a high standard of conservation" // If not materials: "Each object was inspected by a conservator to ensure[...]" http://www.bradfordmuseums.org/blog/installing-splendours-of...
2 hrs
  -> Thanks, Björn. I agree with your comment in the DB expressing scepticism about the existence of an independent process, of an external body with the authority to confer approval.
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
conservation tested


Explanation:
Conservation treatment leads to conservation tested items and materials.

Example sentence(s):
  • Bespoke conservation treatments of painted surfaces in historic interiors. ... It may sometimes also include testing conservation methods and materials

    https://www.historybydesign.org/conservation/
Vere Barzilai
Israel
Local time: 00:10
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4
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8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
conservation-quality (materials)


Explanation:
It is usually expressed in this way.

http://www.fineart.co.uk/buying/Conservation_Level_Framing.a...

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documents/caringforprints...

See section: Reduce the risks - https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/advice/collectio...


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Note added at 8 hrs (2017-07-17 07:03:57 GMT)
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An alternative is 'conservation-grade materials' as here: http://www.plowden-smith.com/services/conservation-restorati...

Helen Shiner
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:10
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 275
Grading comment
Thanks again!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Steffen Walter
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Steffen

agree  Stephen Reader: Though strictly speaking, redundant, possibly: certified conservation-quality materials...
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Stephen

agree  oa_xxx (X)
9 hrs
  -> Thanks, orla
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