John wiley & sons inc Handbook of museum textiles, volume 1 - conservation and cultural research (John Wiley & Sons Inc)

The book addresses the proper display, storage, upkeep, handling, and conservation technology of textile artefacts to ensure their presence for coming generations. Spread over 19 chapters, this book is a unique body of knowledge of theoretical and practical details of museum practices. Chapters on textile museums, importance of cultural heritage, conservation, and documentation of textiles are covered in depth. Conservation case studies and examples are highlighted in many chapters. Management practices and guidelines to pursue a career in the museum textile field have been given due attention. The respective authors of the chapters are of international repute and are researchers, academicians, conservators, and curators in this field.