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Author: Whitmore, M. G.
Title: Researching and Conserving a Unique World War One German Tank
In: Fifth National Conference on Engineering Heritage 1990: Interpreting Engineering Heritage; Preprints of Papers
Imprint: Institution of Engineers, Australia. Western Australian Division, Perth, Western Australia, 1990, pp. 133-139
ISBN/ISSN: 0909421234
Url: https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.624837465385644
Abstract: 'Mephisto' is the sole surviving example of a First World War German Tank. Its historical, technological and social background has been interpreted as a basis for determining what makes it culturally significant. This, in turn, provides a basis for preparing a conservation policy and display concepts. Machines such as tanks are frequently 'restored' by attempting to return them to an 'as built' condition. It is concluded that such an approach would destroy much of the cultural significance of 'Mephisto'. A more conservative policy for this tank is outlined.

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