Gilt Leather Artefacts

White Paper on Material Characterization and Improved Conservation Strategies within NICAS

Book (2016)

Authors

M. Posthuma de Boer Structural Integrity & Composites - Aerospace Engineering
R.M. Groves Structural Integrity & Composites - Aerospace Engineering
E. Koldeweij Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands
Research Group
Structural Integrity & Composites (Aerospace Engineering) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2016 M. Posthuma de Boer, R.M. Groves, E. Koldeweij
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Published Date

2016

Language

English

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Faculty

Aerospace Engineering

Department

Aerospace Structures & Materials

Research Group

Structural Integrity & Composites

Abstract

Due to its sensitivity, the conservation and upkeep of gilt leather is
often underestimated. It can sincerely be considered as endangered
cultural heritage. This publication describes the current state of
knowledge from the perspectives of Technical Art History, Material
Dynamics, Conservation and Diagnostics, and sets out research
directions for 2017-2025.