Accelerated Ageing of Fabric Supports: Is it Possible?

Young, C. R.T. (2005) Accelerated Ageing of Fabric Supports: Is it Possible? In: AHRC Research Centre for Textile Conservation and Textile Studies: Informing Preservation, Display and Interpretation, Southhampton, UK, 13-15 July 2004, pp. 111-116. ISBN 9781873132791

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Abstract

To gain insight into the nature of the physical degradation of paintings on fabric supports and to provide samples to assess structural conservation treatments, it is essential to produce ‘model’ samples. These samples should exhibit the same physical characteristics as ‘real’ paintings. The results of experimental trials aimed at producing canvas which has the same physical properties as naturally aged canvas are presented. The samples were either acid-aged in an aqueous solution of sulphuric acid or in a sulphur dioxide vapour. These ‘model’ samples are compared to archival material using tensile testing. The validity of such approaches to produce samples for testing and the relevance to conservation are discussed.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Young, Professor Christina
Authors: Young, C. R.T.
College/School:College of Arts & Humanities > School of Culture and Creative Arts > History of Art
ISBN:9781873132791

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