19329
Accession Number
1642
Title Of Article Chaper
Space and textiles
Title Of Journal Book
Museum news
Volume
42
Issue
3
Pages
28-33
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Included in an article describing the problems of study, display and storage in the Costume and Textile Study Center, University of Washington, Seattle, are detailed plans of the storage facilities developed for a collection of textiles representing many different cultures from the Egyptian period to the present day. For costumes requiring flat storage, metal map cases with one and two inch drawers are provided, while bulky objects such as hats and shoes are placed in drawers and in cabinets with adjustable shelves. Flat fabrics are rolled on cardboard tubes, diameter 1 C5 in. Covered with polyethylene film held in place with tapes, and hung on 3/4 inch hardwood dowels. The dowels are supported at each end of the cabinet, wooden pegs on the end supports allowing for adjustment of thick and thin rolls. Special roll-out units, suspended on nylon rollers and operated on tracks, make it possible to store more than a thousand textiles in a very compact space. Those desiring complete plans and specifications for cabinets, storage areas, etc. Described in the article may write directly to the author.
Keywords
Textile, storage; Textile, display ICCROM -- ICCROM
pub_id
19329