Care & Restoration

Sustainability and Historic Preservation: Towards a Holistic View broadens the horizons of the mushrooming drive to correlate the objectives of these two spheres. To date, discussions of the relationship between historic preservation and sustainability...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780517882269Author Mary K. LevensteinFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Crown PublicationsPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 193gDimensions(mm)...

Science and art are increasingly interconnected in the activities of the study and conservation of works of art. Science plays a key role in cultural heritage, from developing new analytical techniques for studying the art, to investigating new ways of...

'The Organic Chemistry of Museum Objects' makes available in a single volume, a survey of the chemical composition, properties and analysis of the whole range of organic materials incorporated into objects and artworks found in museum collections. The...

This is the first book to specifically address the preservation of an increasingly important group of materials. Techniques for processing minerals and rocks in the field and laboratory are outlined as well as the effects of treatments on specimens...

Radiography can be an invaluable tool for the study of a diverse array of cultural materials including metals, ceramics, paper, paintings and human and animal remains. In this book, experts in the field bring to life their experiences with the different...

This is the first book to specifically address the preservation of an increasingly important group of materials. Techniques for processing minerals and rocks in the field and laboratory are outlined as well as the effects of treatments on specimens...

Tapestry Conservation: Principles and Practice explores current practice and recent research in tapestry conservation, promoting awareness of recent developments among conservators and custodians of tapestries. The book facilitates more informed...

This profusely illustrated volume forms a step-by-step instruction manual on the repair of mechanical clocks and watches. Donald de Carle was a Fellow of the British Horological Institute, and the author of many standard works on the subject of horology,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781602393578Author Donald de CarleFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Sterling JuvenilePublisher Sterling JuvenileWeight(grams) 411gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

This book is a comprehensive resource covering the principles and practice of the conservation and restoration of furniture. A review of the historical development of furniture introduces a wide range of structural types and materials that may be...

The Museum Environment is in two parts; Part I: intended for conservators and museum curators and describes the principles and techniques of controlling the environment so that the potentially damaging effects of light, humidity and air pollution on...

Materials in Conservation is the definitive introduction to the properties of materials used in conservation. The continual struggle of conservators to ameliorate the deterioration of objects has led to increasing use of synthetic polymers. These...

This second edition of 'Textile Conservator's Manual', now revised and available in paperback, provides an in-depth review of the current practice, ethics and materials used in textile conservation. Concentrating on decorative art objects from the major...

World Heritage Sites are some of the most recognised locations around the world. They include natural sites such as the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier and cultural ones such as the Pyramids at Giza, the Walled City of Baku in Azerbaijan and the...

Heritage Marketing is a new and clearly written textbook that systematically addresses the principles of marketing as applied to the heritage sector. The 'heritage industry' and its growing importance internationally is defined, as is how it links with...

This visually stunning and technically detailed book is an in-depth analysis of the materials and techniques used on thirty eight of the V&A's Renaissance frames. The book will teach the reader to recognise frame style, structure and surface decoration...

Explaining and critically reviewing management procedures such as performance indicators and strategic planning, this book shows how techniques from mainstream management can be used to facilitate a holistic and professional approach to the business of...

Science and art are increasingly interconnected in the activities of the study and conservation of works of art. Science plays a key role in cultural heritage, from developing new analytical techniques for studying the art, to investigating new ways of...

'Risk Assessment for Object Conservation' reflects Dr Jonathan Ashley-Smith's personal interests and views in areas including materials science, the ethics of restoration, the costs of conservation and the philosophy of museums. This valuable book...

Now in its revised sixth edition, this classic reference book is designed for the collector, with a historical survey, hundreds of color and black and white illustrations, a description of how mechanical wristwatches work, and a thorough glossary...

The Conservation and Restoration of Ceramics brings together the wide range of current information relevant to the practising conservator. The book opens with a discussion of the fundamental nature of the ceramic medium, information which is of primary...

A definitive reference on the ring bit, considered by some as one of the most humane and effective bits for a horse bridle. From as far back as the fourteenth century cavalry units of European, Middle Eastern, and Asian empires through the Spanish...

The Routledge Companion to Automobile Heritage, Culture, and Preservation explores automotive heritage, its place in society, and the ways we might preserve and conserve it. Drawing on contributions from academics and practitioners around the world and...

This well referenced book provides an amply illustrated publication on upholstery conservation which discusses and reviews the issues related to the care, interpretation and treatment of upholstered furniture.Through many well illustrated case studies...

Conservation and Restoration of Glass is an in-depth guide to the materials and practices required for the care and preservation of glass objects. It provides thorough coverage of both theoretical and practical aspects of glass conservation.This new...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578479729Author Jacob GadboisFormat PaperbackPage Count 130Imprint Freddymaze Publishing LLCPublisher Freddymaze Publishing LLCWeight(grams)...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798348417697Author Holden KenwoodFormat PaperbackPage Count 102Imprint Holden KenwoodPublisher Holden KenwoodWeight(grams) 145g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781873132432Author Isabelle BrajerPage Count 224Imprint Archetype Publications LtdPublisher Archetype Publications LtdWeight(grams) 640gDimensions(mm) 249mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789359258904Author R H RizviPage Count 64Imprint Writat PublisherPublisher VIJ Books (India) Pty Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781087920665Author Alex KuneviciusFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Indy PubPublisher Indy PubWeight(grams) 170g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798348355807Author Scarlett RhodesFormat PaperbackPage Count 114Imprint Scarlett RhodesPublisher Scarlett RhodesWeight(grams) 163g

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Most museums collections contain a wide variety of natural materials, and a diverse range of knowledge is necessary to keep so many types of objects at their best. This book studies the composition, structure and properties of natural materials such as...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780998102535Author Elizabeth StewartFormat PaperbackPage Count 98Imprint Flandricka House PressPublisher Flandricka House PressWeight(grams) 249g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781775063124Author Margot NoteFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint LucideapressPublisher LucideapressWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 9mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780997772708Author Dave BieleckiFormat PaperbackPage Count 236Imprint TLC Services, Inc.Publisher TLC Services, Inc.Weight(grams) 236g

Cherished objects and family heirlooms hold a special place in our lives. Whether they are personal letters, grandmother's silverware, or the favorite stuffed animal from your childhood, these items all have significance and are part of your cultural...