Forensic Testing of Paint and Wood

Photo Credit: Lance McCord

Photo Credit: Lance McCord

Hi,

I am a dealer of antique wooden decoys. Does the technology exist to test the age of paint? Does the technology exist to test the age of the wood of a decoy? Can this be done with samples from the decoy?

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