Chemical Principles of Textile Conservation (Hardcover)

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 The book provides the textile conservator with the necessary tools 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 author team gives textile conservators ready access to the necessary chemical knowledge and scientists an understanding of textile conservation necessary to direct their research The practical examples and case studies illustrates the utility of the relatively large chemical introduction and the essential chemical information which is included.

General

Imprint:	Butterworth-Heinemann
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Series in Conservation and Museology
Release date:	May 1998
First published:	1998
Authors:	Agnes Timar-Balazsy • Dinah Eastop
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 32mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	480
ISBN-13:	978-0-7506-2620-0
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > The arts: general issues > Conservation, restoration & care of artworks Books > Professional & Technical > Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies > Leather & fur technology Books > Professional & Technical > Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies > Textile & fibre technology Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Materials science > General
LSN:	0-7506-2620-8
Barcode:	9780750626200

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