First Aid for the Excavation of Archaeological Textiles

This small volume can be seen as an accompaniment to Ancient Textiles (1-84217-202-6) or as an important conservation guide in its own right. It deals with the special care required in order to deal with these delicate fabrics during their excavation and recording. Contents: Introduction (Carole Gillis and Marie-Louise Nosch); Guidelines for the excavation of archaeological textiles (Jana Jones et al); The use of the digital camera for the documentation of textiles (Annemette Bruselius Scharff). Is included as an appendix in Ancient Textiles: Production, Crafts and Society.