X-Radiography of Textiles, Dress and Related Objects

ISBN-13: 9780367606329 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 360 str.

Sonia O'Connor; Mary Brooks

Opis

X-radiography of textile objects reveals hidden features as well as unexpected components and materials. This non-destructive technique throws light on construction, manufacturing techniques, use, wear, repair, patterns of decay and dating. X-radiography improves artefact documentation and interpretation as well as guiding conservation approaches b

Spis treści

Introduction
Principles of X-radiographic imaging
Technology and techniques
X-radiographs, digitisation and digital image processing
Image interpretation:ways and means
What not to X-ray
Case studies: furnishings and upholstery, musical instruments, dolls & toys, costume and accessories, flat textiles, materials identification, archaeological textiles, textile technology, patterns of decay, surface decoration
Health and safety
Apparatus
Index

O autorze

Sonia O'Connor. Mary Brooks