... After Wilson retired, Rudolph Guertler, and later his son, took on restoration work of the wa... more ... After Wilson retired, Rudolph Guertler, and later his son, took on restoration work of the wallpapers. The procedure for all installers seems to have been similar. The historic wallpaper was lined with brown wove paper, with a layer of canvas against the plaster wall. ...
Independent submission. Paper not presented at 2008 AIC meeting. In 2005, when the Iron-Gall Ink ... more Independent submission. Paper not presented at 2008 AIC meeting. In 2005, when the Iron-Gall Ink Corrosion Group had completed its work, a second group was formed to develop a unified approach toward preserving Library collections incorporating iron-gall ink. The Protocols for Iron-Gall Ink Treatment (PIT) Group developed a set of written guidelines for the examination, documentation and treatment of iron-gall ink on paper. This was accomplished by integrating the Library of Congress study (Connelly-Ryan et al. 2007) and published research with findings documented in internal treatment records, anecdotal observations and experiences of staff conservators, and discussions with colleagues outside the Library. The guidelines were evaluated and refined through a series of practical demonstrations and in dialogue with conservation staff. The effort highlighted the need for further research to verify and build upon existing studies; in particular, to evaluate the long-term effects of etha...
Paper Conservators have long relied on a variety of bathing and bleaching methods to reduce disco... more Paper Conservators have long relied on a variety of bathing and bleaching methods to reduce discoloration and stains in works of art on paper. Justifications for aqueous treatment, however, are steeped in subjective interpretation, shaped by historic, cultural, and institutional contexts. In her opening presentation, “Paper is Part of the Picture,” Peggy Ellis examined the way in which our sensitivity to the subtle characteristics of historic papers is necessarily limited by our modern experience of what paper is. Cleaning treatments may significantly alter chromatic and tonal values or remove indicators of artistic practice or historical use, potentially changing the authentic presentation of the work to meet the expectations of the viewing audience. Marian Dirda explored the complex decision-making process behind deciding on a treatment designed to reduce paper staining, and the importance of openly engaging with curatorial colleagues to evaluate the impact of treatment in “Connoi...
... After Wilson retired, Rudolph Guertler, and later his son, took on restoration work of the wa... more ... After Wilson retired, Rudolph Guertler, and later his son, took on restoration work of the wallpapers. The procedure for all installers seems to have been similar. The historic wallpaper was lined with brown wove paper, with a layer of canvas against the plaster wall. ...
Close Document Image Close Document Printer Image Print This Document! Conservation Information N... more Close Document Image Close Document Printer Image Print This Document! Conservation Information Network (BCIN). Author: Albro, Sylvia; Biggs, Julie L.; Dekle, Claire; Haude, Mary Elizabeth; Karnes, Cyntia; Khan, Yasmeen ...
... After Wilson retired, Rudolph Guertler, and later his son, took on restoration work of the wa... more ... After Wilson retired, Rudolph Guertler, and later his son, took on restoration work of the wallpapers. The procedure for all installers seems to have been similar. The historic wallpaper was lined with brown wove paper, with a layer of canvas against the plaster wall. ...
Independent submission. Paper not presented at 2008 AIC meeting. In 2005, when the Iron-Gall Ink ... more Independent submission. Paper not presented at 2008 AIC meeting. In 2005, when the Iron-Gall Ink Corrosion Group had completed its work, a second group was formed to develop a unified approach toward preserving Library collections incorporating iron-gall ink. The Protocols for Iron-Gall Ink Treatment (PIT) Group developed a set of written guidelines for the examination, documentation and treatment of iron-gall ink on paper. This was accomplished by integrating the Library of Congress study (Connelly-Ryan et al. 2007) and published research with findings documented in internal treatment records, anecdotal observations and experiences of staff conservators, and discussions with colleagues outside the Library. The guidelines were evaluated and refined through a series of practical demonstrations and in dialogue with conservation staff. The effort highlighted the need for further research to verify and build upon existing studies; in particular, to evaluate the long-term effects of etha...
Paper Conservators have long relied on a variety of bathing and bleaching methods to reduce disco... more Paper Conservators have long relied on a variety of bathing and bleaching methods to reduce discoloration and stains in works of art on paper. Justifications for aqueous treatment, however, are steeped in subjective interpretation, shaped by historic, cultural, and institutional contexts. In her opening presentation, “Paper is Part of the Picture,” Peggy Ellis examined the way in which our sensitivity to the subtle characteristics of historic papers is necessarily limited by our modern experience of what paper is. Cleaning treatments may significantly alter chromatic and tonal values or remove indicators of artistic practice or historical use, potentially changing the authentic presentation of the work to meet the expectations of the viewing audience. Marian Dirda explored the complex decision-making process behind deciding on a treatment designed to reduce paper staining, and the importance of openly engaging with curatorial colleagues to evaluate the impact of treatment in “Connoi...
... After Wilson retired, Rudolph Guertler, and later his son, took on restoration work of the wa... more ... After Wilson retired, Rudolph Guertler, and later his son, took on restoration work of the wallpapers. The procedure for all installers seems to have been similar. The historic wallpaper was lined with brown wove paper, with a layer of canvas against the plaster wall. ...
Close Document Image Close Document Printer Image Print This Document! Conservation Information N... more Close Document Image Close Document Printer Image Print This Document! Conservation Information Network (BCIN). Author: Albro, Sylvia; Biggs, Julie L.; Dekle, Claire; Haude, Mary Elizabeth; Karnes, Cyntia; Khan, Yasmeen ...
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