10464
Accession Number
8560
Title Of Article Chaper
Electrostatic stablilizing plate (E.S.P.): An alternative method for stabilizing the flaking tendencies of works of art in pastel
Title Of Journal Book
Preprints of papers presented at the sixth annual meeting of the American Institute for Conservation, Fort Worth, Texas, 1 - 4 June 1978
Pages
21-30
Publisher
Am. Institute for Cons. of Historic and Artistic Works
Publisher City
Washington
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting
Annual meeting of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works. 6.
Meeting City
Fort worth, Texas
Abstract
The fragility of works of art in pastel represents a continuing problem for conservators. Several traditional methods of fixing were tested and all were found to alter the original appearance of sample pastels. By creating an electrostatic attraction between the pastel particles and their support through the use of an Electrostatic Stabilizing Plate, the samples were maintained in their original condition without subjecting them to any irreversible processes. In addition the E.S.P. may have other practical applicalions
Keywords
Drawing, pastel; Drawing, fixative; Drawing, conservation; Drawing, restoration -- ICCROM
pub_id
10464
Meeting Date
19780601-19780604