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Conservation of Leather and Related Materials

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Conservation of Leather and Related Materials is an extensive guide compiled by experts at the Leather Conservation Centre. It addresses the preservation of various forms of skin and leather, from historic cuir bouilli to delicate bookbindings. The book delves into the technical and chemical principles behind conservation practices, making it an essential resource for professionals. Topics include the conservation of fish and reptile skins, taxidermy, furs, and more, providing comprehensive coverage across a wide range of leather-related materials.
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This book is ideally suited for professional conservators, leather specialists, and those involved in the preservation of cultural heritage materials requiring detailed knowledge of skin and leather conservation techniques.

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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,

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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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Book Details

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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