Academic thesis
| Marlies Gailhofer: | TRADITIONAL BELTS FROM THE TYROLEAN FOLK ART MUSEUM. Investigation and Conservation of a Collection Made of Material Combinations with Leather | Back |
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| Abstract: | This diploma thesis deals with the conservation of folkloric belts in the collection of the Tyrolean folk art museum on the example of ten representative objects. The cultural and historical background and the development of types and decorative techniques are presented. Through scientific investigations the materials of the individual belts are clarified and characteristics of the object group are documented by highlighting common features. The description and interpretation of aging mechanisms and damage patterns allow the identification of essential damage factors and the classification of the individual objects in condition categories. Traces of use, as well as previous adaptations and repairs are considered. Based on the findings regarding the material characteristics of the objects and nature of damages, measures for conservation are discussed. A concept is formulated and carried out on the ten selected objects. In addition to coordinated cleaning measures and the removal of secondary covers and corrosion products, the degreasing, reshaping and consolidation of the leather belts is required. The different elements of the decoration are getting secured, open seams closed and holes backed with support-material. The concept of measures is completed by considerations on storage and presentation. |
| Keywords: | leather belts, folk costumes, material combination, patent leather, quill embroidery |
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