{"title":"Mary Brooks","description":"\u003cp\u003eMary Brooks offers insightful explorations into the intersection of art, history, and material culture. Her work often delves into the study of textiles and dress, illuminating the craftsmanship and cultural significance behind everyday and historical objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect detailed analysis enriched with technical expertise, particularly in fields like conservation and x-radiography, making her books essential for those passionate about the arts, heritage, and the nuanced stories told through fabric and fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"x-radiography-of-textiles-dress-and-related-objects-by-mary-brooks-9780367606329","title":"X-Radiography of Textiles, Dress and Related Objects","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eX-Radiography of Textiles, Dress and Related Objects\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into the specific techniques for X-raying textiles, and describes methodologies for image interpretation. It explains how digitisation and digital image manipulation can maximise the information obtained from these images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith case studies including archaeological, ecclesiastical and ethnographic textiles, items of dress and accessories, upholstery, quilts, embroideries, dolls, and toys, this book serves as a vital resource. Museum professionals will find this stimulating guide essential for developing their own practice or commissioning textile X-radiographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608402510060,"sku":"9780367606329","price":82.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367606329-x-radiography-of-textiles-dress-and-related-objects.jpg?v=1778198637"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mary-brooks.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}