Conservation of Leather and Related Materials
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Conservation of Leather and Related Materials
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The conservation of skin, leather and related materials is an area that, until now, has had little representation by the written word in book form. Marion Kite and Roy Thomson, of the Leather Conservation Centre, have prepared a text which is both authoritative and comprehensive, including contributions from the leading specialists in their fields,
The editors, both from the Leather Conservation Centre, have prepared a comprehensive text which includes contributions from the leading specialists in their fields. The book covers all aspects of skin and leather preservation, from Cuir Bouillie to bookbindings.
There is discussion of the technical and chemical elements necessary in conservation, meaning that professional conservators should find the book a useful part of their collection.
A wide range of areas is covered, including fish and reptiles, taxidermy and furs, and the technical aspects of conservation are discussed in full.
Conservation of Leather and Related Materials is an essential resource for those involved in this specialised field.
Series: Routledge Series in Conservation and Museology
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780750648813
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 21 November 2005
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Contributors:
- Edited by Marion Kite
- Edited by Roy Thomson
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 189.0mm
Height: 246.0mm
Weight: 960g
Pages: 364
About the Author
Marion Kite, Roy Thompson
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