X-Radiography of Textiles, Dress and Related Objects

Name: X-Radiography of Textiles, Dress and Related Objects
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780367606329
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By Mary Brooks and Sonia O'Connor

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X-Radiography of Textiles, Dress and Related Objects uncovers the unseen world within textile artefacts using non-destructive X-radiography. The book details how this technique reveals construction, manufacturing, wear, repair, and dating information obscured to the naked eye. It offers comprehensive guidance on image interpretation and digital enhancement to maximise insight. Diverse case studies span archaeological to ethnographic textiles and include clothing, upholstery, and embroidered items, illustrating the method's broad applications.
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This is an essential resource for museum professionals, conservators, and researchers specialising in textile heritage. It supports those involved in artefact documentation, conservation planning, and scholarly study, providing both practical techniques and interpretative frameworks for textile X-radiography.

X-radiography of textile objects reveals hidden features as well as unexpected components and materials. This non-destructive technique throws light on construction, manufacturing techniques, use, wear, repair, patterns of decay and dating. X-radiography improves artefact documentation and interpretation as well as guiding conservation approaches b

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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.

The 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.

With 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780367606329

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1120g

Pages: 360

Collections

Arts & Culture Education & Reference Mary Brooks Non-Fiction Science & Nature Sonia O'Connor

About the Author

Sonia O'Connor. Mary Brooks