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Treatment; 09 Aug 1991; Clean.. Realign fibres.. Back as necessary and mount for support on a padded board.. Remove old labels..; Organics

Reason: Permanent Exhibition
Description: Dust removed with soft brush and vacuum cleaner. Fibres relaxed with water vapour from ultrasonic spot humidifier. Weave and fringe gently realigned using fingers and wooden cocktail stick. Pinned to Melinex (polyethylene terephthalate film)-covered board, allowed to dry. Stitched to calico (pre-dyed with Solophenyl cellulose dyes), securing damaged areas, using silk monofilament thread (pre-dyed with Lanacron protein dyes). Backing fabric attached to fabric-covered, padded mount board by stitching down edges with silk thread.
Details: Treatment