11793

Accession Number

8452

Author

Spivak, S.M.; Worth, J.; Wood, F.E.

Other Author

Williams, John C.; Comstock, Joan M.

Title Of Article Chaper

Assessing the effects of pesticidal chemicals on historic textiles

Title Of Journal Book

Preservation of Paper and Textiles of Historic and Artistic Value II

Pages

333-343

Publisher

American Chemical Society

Publisher City

Washington DC

Language Of Text

English

Literature Type

Serial

Literature Level

Analytic

Meeting

Symposium on preservation of paper and textiles of historic and artistic value. II

Meeting City

Washington DC

Abstract

Preliminary study to assess if pesticidal chemicals can cause damage to textile objects with regard to colour change and strength loss. Focus on cotton and wool textiles - no conclusive results. Further research is advocated, and pest-prevention through careful maintenance is emphasised. -- ICCROM

Keywords

Textile, insecticide; Textile, biodeterioration insect; Textile, conservation; Textile, wool; Textile, cotton ICCROM

pub_id

11793

Meeting Date

19790910-19790912