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Tapestry |
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woven objects, not to be confused with needlepoint worked
on canvas.
Tapestries are often found in stately homes where they
are almost part of the wallpaper
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Tapestry - Work in progress |
and frequently hang for decades
with only minimal attention. Continued exposure to light
and other pollutants combined with bad methods of hanging
result in a weakening of the fibres and a fading of
the colours.
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Tapestry before
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Tapestry after
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The Consultancy offers a total conservation treatment involving washing
and the provision of a stitched support along with a means
of safe re-hanging. A specific technique has been developed
using a polypropolene fabric to provide a full structural
support. This method also allows the Consultancy to offer
a basic, essential conservation treatment if there is a limited
budget. |
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