26767
Accession Number
13479
Title Of Article Chaper
Conservation: skin and native-tanned leather
Title Of Journal Book
American Indian Art Magazine
Volume
12
Issue
2
Pages
44-51
Collation
6 illustrations
Reference Bibliography
Bibliography: p. 51
Publisher City
Scottsdale, Ariz.
ISSN
0192-9968
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The manufacture and physical characteristics, use, deterioration, preservation and conservation of various kinds of semi-tanned leathers and rawhide are discussed, as are related proteins such as silk and porcupine quills.
Keywords
leather; rawhide; ethnography; porcupine quill; semi-tanned leather; conservation; deterioration; preservation; dressings; pesticides; storage; display; environment
pub_id
26767