Mary Brooks

X-Radiography of Textiles, Dress and Related Objects by Mary Brooks and Sonia O'Connor explores the innovative use of X-radiography on textile objects, revealing hidden features, unexpected components and materials. This non-destructive technique illuminates aspects of construction, manufacturing techniques, use, wear, repair, patterns of decay, and dating. X-radiography enhances artefact documentation and interpretation, while also guiding conservation approaches by improving understanding....