Textile Conservator's Manual

Landi, Sheila

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“…The Textile Institute defines a fibre as a 'textile raw material, generally characterised by flexibility, fineness and high ratio of length to thickness' (Anonymous, 2002). A similar industry definition is a 'unit matter with a length at least 100 times its diameter, a structure of long chain molecules having a definite preferred orientation, a diameter of 10-200 microns (micrometres), and flexibility' (Landi, 1998). All fibres have a molecular structure that contributes to their specific attributes and properties.…”

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Understanding Textile Fibres and Their Properties

Sinclair

2015

Textiles and Fashion

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Understanding Textile Fibres and Their Properties

Sinclair

2015

Textiles and Fashion

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“…These products are still widely used as consolidating or pre-consolidating agents, adhesives, integrating and supporting materials, co-adjuvants for cleaning (ionic exchange resins, anti-redeposition agents on textiles), or as protective agents. [3][4][5][6] Performance of polymers has been studied with regard to different aspects such as the type of stone, natural and artificial environmental factors (e.g. water, solar light, and chemical and biological pollutants), and degradation mechanisms.…”

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Unilateral NMR investigation of multifunctional treatments on stones based on colloidal inorganic and organic nanoparticles

Tullio

Cocca

Avolio

et al. 2014

Magnetic Reson in Chemistry

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Consolidation and protection are among the most important treatments usually carried out in conservation of stone artifacts and monuments. In this paper, portable unilateral NMR and conventional techniques were used for investigating new multifunctional treatments based on tetraethoxysilane, silica, and polytetrafluoroethylene nanoparticles. The study was carried out on a very complex and heterogeneous porous stone such as tuff. NMR study allowed to obtain detailed information on the penetration depth of treatments, the hydrophobic effect, and changes in the open porosity caused by treatments. Physical and chemical inhomogeneities between the impregnated layers of tuff and the layers underneath were also detected. The average pores radius and pores interconnection obtained from NMR diffusion measurements were used for the first time to compare effects of different consolidating and/or protective treatments on stone. Because unilateral NMR technique is neither destructive nor invasive, investigation of treatments can be also carried out and optimized directly on buildings and monuments of interest for Cultural Heritage.

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“…Specifications include controlled temperature, ranging from 65°F to 70°F; minimal light, ranging from 25 to 1000 Ix depending on object type; a maximum level of ultraviolet of 75 uW/lumen; and relative humidity ranging from 45 to 55 percent (Blum, Date unknown;Campbell, Nickols, Raheel, Fisher, Sozen, & Funkhouser, 1988;Dirks, 1976;Glover, 1973;Kajitani & Phipps, 1986;Mailand, 1980;National Park Service, 1990; Rice, 1969;Shelley, 1987;Summerfield, 1980;Tucker, Hersch, Kerr, Berry, & McElwain, 1978). The most important objective is to provide stability to textiles by avoiding changes or fluctuations in either temperature or relative humidity (Basic principles, Date unknown; Dudley, Wilkinson & Others, 1979;Glover, 1984;Johnson & Horgan, 1979;King, 1985;Lambert, 1983;Landi, 1987;Mailand, 1980;National Park Service, 1990;Shelley, 1987;Stolow, 1987;Thomsom, 1972;Thurman, 1978).…”

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“…Specifications also include freedom from pests, including insects, rodents, spiders, and other creatures capable of directly or indirectly damaging textiles (Dudley et aI., 1979;Giffen, 1970;Glover, 1984;Harris, 1977;Lambert, 1983;Landi, 1987;Mailand, 1980;National Park Service, 1990;Perlingieri, 1981). Storage requires uncrowded conditions for units and objects.…”

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Museum storage practices: evidence in textile and costume collections

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Museums and collections store and interpret important objects that document human life, cultural values, production processes, technology, and artistic creations. Historic textiles and costume are irreplaceable records of our past requiring care, preservation and conservation in order for them to survive (Harris, 1977; Keck, 1974). Museums have many purposes; including, caring, preserving and maintaining objects in the safest and most accessible manner possible (Bandes, 1984; Warhurst, 1984). Additional functions are to research and interpret the objects and their use, function, style, aesthetics, and other aspects from the focus of the culture in which they originated in order to educate the public (Coleman, 1978b; Denford, Lewis & Viner, 1984; Warhurst, 1984). When the object IS not being used, it is stored. For most objects in museums and collections, the majority of time is spent in storage. Since this is the case, collection care and management should begin with facilities that house the objects In the safest and most secure way possible (Bandes, 1984; Burcaw, 1975; Hilberry & Weinberg, 1981). Appropriately designed, organized, and maintained storage facilities are necessary to stabilize the condition of objects (Bandes, 1984). Current storage practices vary according to existing conditions in museums and collections. Ideal conditions provide an

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Textile Conservator's Manual

Cited by 39 publications

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Understanding Textile Fibres and Their Properties

Understanding Textile Fibres and Their Properties

Unilateral NMR investigation of multifunctional treatments on stones based on colloidal inorganic and organic nanoparticles

Museum storage practices: evidence in textile and costume collections

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