Chemical Principles of Textile Conservation (Routledge Series in Conservation and Museology)

" 'Chemical Principles of Textile Conservation' provides must-have knowledge for conservators who do not always have a scientific background. This vital book brings together from many sources the material science necessary to understand the properties, deterioration and investigation of textile artefacts. It also aids understanding of the chemical processes during various treatments, such as: cleaning humidification drying disinfestation disinfection and the use of adhesives and consolidants in conservation of historical textiles. Textile conservators will now have ready access to the necessary knowledge to understand the chemistry of the objects they are asked to treat and to make informed decisions about how to preserve textiles. The combination of a chemist and a conservator provides the perfect authorial team. It ensures a unique dual function of the text which provides textile conservators with vital chemical knowledge and gives scientists an understanding of textile conservation necessary to direct their research. The many practical examples and case studies illustrate the utility of the relatively large chemical introduction and the essential chemical information which is included. The case studies, many illustrated in colour, range from the treatment of the Ghandis' clothes, high-altitude flying suits and a Mary Quant raincoat, to the Hungarian Coronation Mantle. Comprehensive coverage of the subject by a chemist and a conservator. Illustrated with many practical examples and case studies. Provides textile conservators with necessary chemical knowledge."--Publisher -- Comprehensive coverage of the subject by a chemist and a conservator-- Illustrated with many practical examples and case studies-- Provides textile conservators with necessary chemical knowledge-- Provides conservation scientists with a useful introduction to issues in textile conservation-- Combines theory with practice-- Fills the gap between traditional chemistry books and available books on textile conservation'Chemical Principles of Textile Conservation' provides must-have knowledge for conservators who do not always have a scientific background. This vital book brings together from many sources the material science necessary to understand the properties, deterioration and investigation of textile artifacts. It also aids understanding of the chemical processes during various treatments, such as: cleaning; humidification; drying; disinfestation; disinfection; and the use of adhesives and consolidants in conservation of historical textiles. Textile conservators will now have ready access to the necessary knowledge to understand the chemistry of the objects they are asked to treat and to make informed decisions about how to preserve textiles. Pt. 1. Materials. 1. Fibres. 2. Dyes. 3. Finishes. 4. Binding Media On Printed And Painted Textiles. 5. Metal Threads. 6. Case Histories -- Pt. 2. Cleaning. 7. Soiling On Historical Textiles. 8. Solvents And Solubility. 9. Solvent Cleaning Of Historical Textiles. 10. Water. 11. Wet Cleaning. 12. Cleaning By Chemical Reactions. 13. Stain Removal. 14. Cleaning Metal Threads. 15. Case Histories -- Pt. 3. Treatments Other Than Cleaning. 16. Humidification. 17. Air Drying And Freeze Drying. 18. Disinfestation And Disinfection. 19. Adhesives And Consolidants. 20. Storage And Display Materials. 21. Case Histories -- Pt. 4. Material Investigation. 22. Methods Of Investigation Used In Textile Conservation. Ágnes Tímar-balázsy And Dinah Eastop. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.