Notice catalographique « Ancient Egyptian linen - the role of Natron and other salts in the preservation and conservation of archaeological textiles : a pilot study »
- Titre
- Ancient Egyptian linen - the role of Natron and other salts in the preservation and conservation of archaeological textiles : a pilot study
- Auteur ou éditeur
- Marsh-Letts, Glennda Susan
- Lieu de publication
- Sydney, NSW
- Maison d'édition
- University of Western Sydney
- Date de publication
- 2002
- Collation
- [2 v.]
- Résumé
- Ancient Egyptian linen textiles were examined through a combination of optical microscopy, environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM), ion chromatography (IC), and energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDXA). These analytical techniques were used to distinguish between flax fibres, foreign matter present on and within flax fibres, and natron or other salts absorbed into the linen fibres in a form of partial mineralization. The use of ESEM enabled the observation and recording of the movement of salts, in real time, during cycles of hydration and dehydration.
- A conservation treatment for ancient Egyptian linen was developed, incorporating a long water washing to remove salts, soils and organic deposits, followed immediately by carefully controlled freeze drying. This was effective in preserving the integrity of the ancient linen.
- Notes
- [v. 1]. Ancient Egyptian linen ... - [v.2]. Ancient Egyptian linen ... : Appendix A
- Apendix A, as vol.2.; Appendix B on CD (not available).
- Thesis - [Ph.D.] - University of Western Sydney, 2002
- Langue
- English = Anglais
- Sujet
- Archaeology - Egypt
- Textile fabrics - Egypt
- Textile fabrics, Ancient
- Textile fabrics - Conservation and restoration
- Linen - Egypt
- Textiles et tissus - Conservation et restauration
- Textiles et tissus - Égypte
- Pays
- Australia
- Type de document
- Monograph = Monographie
- Localisation
- CC 137 T4 M36
- Clé
- 14590
- Collection
- Catalogue