28682

Accession Number

28662

Author

White, S.J.;Sully, D.M.

Editor

Hallebeek, Pieter;Kite, Marion;Calnan, Christopher

Author Affiliation

Victoria & Albert Museum. Conservation Department. Textiles Section; British Museum. Conservation Department. Organics Section

Title Of Article Chaper

The conservation of a Siberian parka: a joint approach

Title Of Journal Book

Conservation of leathercraft and related objects: interim symposium at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, 24-25 June 1992

Pages

54-57

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

The conservation of an insect damaged Siberian parka is described. The treatment is the result of a combined approach of an ethnographic and a textile conservator. The benefits of the association made possible by staff exchange are considered.

Keywords

conservation;Siberia;parka;leather -- CAL

pub_id

28682

Meeting Date

19920624-19920625