47223
Accession Number
10706
Title Of Article Chaper
Cleaning ancient textiles
Title Of Journal Book
Conservazione e restauro dei tessili. Convegno internazionale, Como, 1980. Conservation and restoration of textiles. International conference, Como 1980
Pages
62-65
Publisher
Centro ital. Studio storia del tessuto. Sezione lombardia
Publisher City
Milano
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting
Convegno internazionale sulla conservazione e restauro dei tessili
Meeting City
Como
Abstract
This is a discussion of cleaning natural fibers and the fundamental differences between wet and dry cleaning. In general dry-cleaning is more effective for wool and silk than for linen and cotton. Practical advice is given for museum washing procedures and the use of dry-cleaning facilities. See AATA 19-1527.
Keywords
Textile, cleaning; Textile, cleaning detergent; Textile, cleaning solvent; Textile, conservation -- ICCROM
pub_id
47223
Meeting Date
19800000