Chemical Principles of Textile Conservation

ISBN-13: 9780750626200 / Angielski / Twarda / 1998 / 464 str.

Agnes Timar-Balazsy; Dinah Eastop

Opis

Intended for conservators with or without a scientific background, this book covers the material science of textiles including their deterioration, condition and investigation. It will also facilitate understanding of the chemical processes during various cleaning treatments and their effects on textiles.

Spis treści

Preface; Introduction; Acknowledgements; Section 1 Fibres; Dyes; Finishes; Binding media; Metal threads; Case histories; Section 2 Soiling on historic textiles; Solvents and solubility; Solvent cleaning of historic textiles; Water; Wet cleaning; Cleaning by chemical reactions; Stain removal; Cleaning of metal threads; Case histories; Section 3 Humidification; Drying and freeze drying; Disinfestation and disinfection; Adhesives and consolidants; Storage and display materials; Case histories; Section 4 Methods of investigation used in textile conservation; Investigation of metal threads; Case histories

O autorze

Agnes Timar-Balazsy, Dinah Eastop