51349
Accession Number
39160
Author
Webb, E. Keats; Summerourm, Rebecca; Giaccai, Jennifer
Editor
Shaeffer, Elizabeth; Getts, Anne; Kiefer, Kathleen; Morris, Bernice
Title Of Article Chaper
A case study using multiband and hyperspectral imaging for the identification and characterization of materials on archaeological Andean painted textiles
Title Of Journal Book
The Textile Specialty Group Postprints: Papers Delivered at the Textile Subgroup Session
Volume
26
Pages
23-33
Collation
11 p. : ills.
Reference Bibliography
Includes bibliographic references
Publisher
Textile Specialty Group of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
Publisher City
Washington, DC
ISSN
2169-1363
Language Of Text
English
Language Of Summary
English; Spanish
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting
American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works and The Canadian Association for Conservation Joint 44th Annual Meeting and 42nd Annual Conference
Meeting City
Montreal, Quebec
Meeting Country
Canada
Abstract
Spectral imaging techniques, including infrared reflectography and ultraviolet-induced visible fluorescence, have been used by conservators since the 1930s. The techniques are relatively accessible and have become routine in research and conservation. Institutions with imaging, color science staff, and high-end spectral imaging equipment can create and process large spectral data cubes that provide information for the identification of materials. Combining a low-resolution hyperspectral camera with a high-resolution digital camera modified for multiband imaging may present an alternative imaging option to aid identification and characterization of materials in cultural heritage objects. This paper presents a case study of the combined use of multiband and hyperspectral inaging to investigate the materials of four archaeological Andean painted textiles from the collection of the National Museum of the American Indian. The goals of this project are to explore various spectral imaging options, present a techniques that can be used on a variety of cultural heritage objects, and offer new insights that previous routine imaging could not provide.
Keywords
multiband;hyperspectral;imaging;image;identification;characterization;material;archaeology;andean;paint;textile
pub_id
51349
Meeting Date
20160500