Textile Conservation : Advances in Practice

Textile Conservation demonstrates the development in the role and practice of the textile conservator and captures the current diversity of textile conservators' work.The book focuses on the four major factors which have influenced development in textile conservation practice: the changing context, an evolution in the way conservators think about objects, the greater involvement of stakeholders (both client and institutional), and technical developments. These are all integral to effective conservation decision-making.Includes case studies from the UK, US, Europe and the Middle EastAssesses the conservation of objects in some of the world's major cultural institutions (V&A Museum, National Museum of the American Indian, Stibbert Museum, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation)Highly illustrated in full colour in order to note the effect of conservation in practiceTextile Conservation is a reference manual for textile conservators, textile conservation students and museum and heritage professionals. * One of the few publications that critically assesses the role of the conservator in textile conservation practice * Offers practical advice illustrated with in depth case studies * Examines the latest technological developments and the role of stakeholders--the two biggest factors influencing textile conservation practice