Textile Conservation

Paper Code: 
HCT 423
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

  1.    To provide theoretical knowledge and understanding of preservation of cultural   significant textile artifacts.
  2. To acquaint the learners with the concepts and principles of textile conservation in terms of handling, cleaning, display and storage.

Course

Learning Outcomes                      (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

HCT 423

 

 

 

 

Textile Conservation

(Theory)

 

The students will be able to –

 

COCT115: Explain the need and importance of textile conservation and textile artifacts

COCT116: Recognize agents of deterioration of textiles on analysis

COCT117: Analyze and suggest correct collection maintenance practices and undertake curative
conservation

COCT118: Describe the fabric characteristics such as construction, texture, hand, weight and width

Approach in Teaching :

Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations

 

Learning Activities for the Students:

 

Self Learning Assignments

Quiz, Power Point Presentations, Chart/Poster Presentation, Semester End Examination

 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Unit I: Introduction to Textile Collection Management
  • Textiles: Definition, Description and purpose
  • Terminology
  • Museums and Collection
  • Ethics in Conservation

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Unit II: Name of Materials and Agents of Deterioration
  • Nature of material and techniques
  • Agents of deterioration: Natural and Man-made
  • Preventive and Curative Conservation

 

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Unit III: Collection Maintenance
  • Workspace, Equipments and Safety
  • Materials and Supplies
  • Basic Handling
  • Cleaning
  • Dealing special problems

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV: Storage
  • General requirements for storage
  • Factors influencing storage facility
  • Storage Conditions
  • Types of Storage

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Unit V: Display
  • General requirements for display
  • Exhibition planning
  • Factors influencing object display
  • Display Methods

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • King, Rosalie, Textile Identification, Conservation and Preservation, New Jersey, Noye Publication.
  • Landi, Sheila, The Textile Conservator’s Manual, London, Butterworths and Co.
  • Science for Conservators, Crafts Counsil Conserva.

 

References: 
  • Schweppes Helmut, Practical information for identification of early synthetic dyes, Washington DC, Conservation Analytic Laboratory, Smithsonian Institute, 1987.

 

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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