The textile conservator's manual / Sheila Landi.

Contents;

Part One: The manual
1. The profession
1.1 The making of a conservator
1.2 Ethics and aesthetics
1.3 Science and conservation

2. Technology
2.1 Fibres
2.2 Textiles
2.3 Dyes
2.4 Degradation
2.5 The chief fibres

3. Examination, options and choice
3.1 Examination
3.2 Options and choice
3.3 Cleaning
3.4 Support
3.5 Preparation
etc.

4. Recording, handling and preparation
4.1 Recording
4.2 Handling
4.3 Pinning and tacking
4.4 Personal tools
4.5 Fibre identification
etc.

5. Chemicals and their uses
5.1 Definitions of terms
5.2 Water and its additives
5.3 Enzymes
5.4 Solvents

6. Cleaning
6.1 Surface cleaning
6.2 Wet cleaning
6.3 Practical advice for wet cleaning
6.4 Auxiliary cleaning agents
6.5 Drying
etc.

7. Support and consolidation
7.1 The materials of conservation
7.2 Testing materials
7.3 Dyeing for conservation
7.4 Introduction to the techniques of support and consolidation
7.5 Consolidation
etc.

8. Reassembly and finishing
8.1 Linings
8.2 Reassembly
8.3 Finishing
8.4 Category recommendations

9. Display, storage and transportation
9.1 Display
9.2 General display
9.3 Storage
9.4 Category recommendations
9.5 Transportation

10. Equipment and the workroom
10.1 Décor and lighting
10.2 Basic furniture
10.3 Power
10.4 Extraction and ventilation
10.5 Tools and equipment
etc.

References : p. 330-331 . _ Index : p. 335-340