Gilt Leather Artefacts: White Paper on Material Characterization and Improved Conservation Strategies within NICAS

Due to its sensitivity, the conservation and upkeep of gilt leather is<br/>often underestimated. It can sincerely be considered as endangered<br/>cultural heritage. This publication describes the current state of<br/>knowledge from the perspectives of Technical Art History, Material<br/>Dynamics, Conservation and Diagnostics, and sets out...