Academic thesis

Maren Lencer: A PAIR OF WRESTLER’S BREECHES FOR ZURKHANEH, WELTMUSEUM WIEN. Investigation, Conservation, and Mounting of a Tunbān Made of Leather and Textile Back
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Abstract: This thesis deals with a pair of wrestler’s breeches from the collection of the Weltmuseum
Wien. The so-called Tunbān is primarily made of leather and textile. It is originating from the
region of present-day Iraq and can be dated to the second half of the 19th century, based on
comparative examples. The art and cultural-historical classification sheds light on its function
and how it came to Vienna. As part of the technological and condition assessment, the
materials of its components and insights into its manufacture are explained. The main focus of
the work lays on the conservation of the leather and the previous biocide treatment of the
trousers. A presentation concept for an upcoming exhibition at the Weltmuseum Wien is
developed.

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Keywords: leather conservation, deposit of fatty acids, re-shaping, biocides, display construction
Details:
  • academic institution: Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien
  • kind of theses:  Diplomarbeit
  • main Tutor:  Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Gabriela Krist
  • assistant Tutor:  -
  • date:  2024
  • Language:  German
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