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By
Sonia O'Connor, Department of Archaeological Sciences, University of Bradford,UK
Mary Brooks, Textile Conservation Centre, University of Southampton, UK
Description
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 by enhancing understanding.
This book explores techniques
for X-raying textiles. It describes approaches to image interpretation and explains how, through digitisation and digital image manipulation,
maximum information can be realised. Case studies include archaeological, ecclesiastical and ethnographic textiles, items of dress and
accessories, upholstery, quilts, embroideries, dolls and toys. Museum professionals will find this stimulating book an essential guide
for developing their own practice or commissioning textile X-radiographs.
Audience
Student and professional conservators working with textiles, or dealing with x-radiography of objects. Textile historians and those involved
with analysis and digitization of objects
This title will also be of interest to the broader spectrum of conservators, curators,
historians
Contents
Introduction
Principles of X-radiographic imaging
Technology and techniques
X-radiographs, digitisation and digital image processing
Image interpretation:ways and means
What not to X-ray
Case studies: furnishings and upholstery, musical instruments, dolls & toys,
costume and accessories, flat textiles, materials identification, archaeological textiles, textile technology, patterns of decay, surface
decoration
Health and safety
Apparatus
Index
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Hardbound, 360 pages, publication date: APR-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-6632-9
ISBN-10: 0-7506-6632-3
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
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