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Title Of Article Chaper
The conservation of George Washington's revolutionary war campaign marquees
Title Of Journal Book
Journal of the American Institute for Conservation
Volume
17
Issue
2
Pages
44205
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The paper describes the treatment and preparation for exhibit of two large pieces of tenting used by General George Washington during the Revolutionary War Campaign. The techniques employed are fairly standard. The tremendous size and value of the objects involved required some practical and innovative application of these techniques.
Keywords
Textile, linen flax; Textile, conservation; Textile, cleaning; Textile, cleaning detergent; Textile, mounting; Textile, mounting sewing; Textile, display ICCROM
pub_id
41056