Making the invisible visible: the potential of X-radiography as an investigative technique for textile conservation decision making
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English Slovak |
| ISBN: | ISBN 1-84407-253-3 |
| Online Access: | http://www.viks.sk/chk/14tmh_58.doc |
| Abstract: | SUMMARIES. X-radiography is an established nondestructive analytical technique in many areas of conservation practice, which is rarely applied to the investigation of ancient and historic textiles. This paper presents research into the potential of X-radiography as a tool for the characterization, condition assessment, study and conservation decision making of such textiles, as well as enabling greater public understanding of textiles. Techniques appropriate for the X-radiography of textiles, including the use of digital image manipulation, are outlined. CONCLUSIONS. X-radiography, suitably adapted and combined with digital manipulation, adds value to textile conservation research and practice as a tool for understanding artifacts and developing appropriate conservation strategies. It should become a valuable tool in the analytical repertoire of the textile conservator. X-radiography can be used as a vivid means of demonstrating a greater understanding of textiles, whether as dress, upholstered furniture, toys, quilts or motor vehicles, to the public by making the invisible literally visible. |
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| ISBN: | ISBN 1-84407-253-3 |
