商品簡介
A text written for both those who are in the profession of restoring and caring for historic textile artifacts and scientists interested in further research. The underlying chemical processes of textile handling and care are explained, with chapters on: binding media on printed and painted textiles; cleaning with water, solvents, and chemical reactions; humidification; air drying and freeze drying; disinfection and disinfestation; the care of metal threads; and storage and display materials. A number of case studies appear in the book, demonstrating the application of basic principles. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.