28680
Accession Number
28660
Author
Kitchin, John;Kite, Marion
Editor
Hallebeek, Pieter;Kite, Marion;Calnan, Christopher
Author Affiliation
Victoria & Albert Museum. Conservation Department;Victoria & Albert Museum. Conservation Department
Title Of Article Chaper
The restoration of vellum and silk from a Bugatti chair
Title Of Journal Book
Conservation of leathercraft and related objects: interim symposium at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, 24-25 June 1992
Pages
48-50
Collation
ill.
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Publisher
ICOM Committee for Conservation
Publisher City
Paris
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting
ICOM Conservation of Leathercraft and Related Objects Interim Symposium
Meeting City
London
Abstract
Discusses the problems of handling the materials which include very fragile silk and damaged vellum. Typical of Bugatti furniture are fringes of macrame, punched brass paneling, and inlays of brass and zinc; these are briefly discussed.
Keywords
restoration;vellum;silk;chair;leather -- CAL
pub_id
28680
Meeting Date
19920624-19920625