Comments on: Conserving the Collection http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1265_frost/?p=34 Fri, 24 May 2013 05:36:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Frost Stuart http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1265_frost/?p=34#comment-12862 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:55:22 +0000 http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1265_frost/?p=34#comment-12862 To see a film about the conservation of the tunic follow the link given below: www.vimeo.com/6175424 To see a film about the conservation of the tunic follow the link given below:

www.vimeo.com/6175424

]]> by: Eric Vought http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1265_frost/?p=34#comment-8204 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:42:07 +0000 http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1265_frost/?p=34#comment-8204 I am working with someone on a reproduction spinning and weaving project with a historical group. We are very interested in intimate details of the fiber, fabric and construction of this piece. Some things we would like to know: * Have you determined the composition of the wool? Species and breed, origin, micron count, fiber length, grease content, etc. * Do you know what was used to dye the wool? * What was the yarn like? weight and thickness, worsted or woolen, etc. Was a different fiber used for the sewing or embroidery, warp or weft? * How was it assembled? e.g.: What was the weaving width. It looks like it is a rectangle with sleeves tacked on, were there gores or gussets? * In addition, anything you find interesting that I may not know to ask. :-) We are interested in any sources like this we can find out about. Thank you for putting this online! I am working with someone on a reproduction spinning and weaving project with a historical group. We are very interested in intimate details of the fiber, fabric and construction of this piece. Some things we would like to know:

* Have you determined the composition of the wool? Species and breed, origin, micron count, fiber length, grease content, etc.

* Do you know what was used to dye the wool?

* What was the yarn like? weight and thickness, worsted or woolen, etc. Was a different fiber used for the sewing or embroidery, warp or weft?

* How was it assembled? e.g.: What was the weaving width. It looks like it is a rectangle with sleeves tacked on, were there gores or gussets?

* In addition, anything you find interesting that I may not know to ask. :-) We are interested in any sources like this we can find out about. Thank you for putting this online!

]]> by: webmaster http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1265_frost/?p=34#comment-4405 Fri, 06 Jul 2007 14:22:11 +0000 http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1265_frost/?p=34#comment-4405 Dear Jill, The intention is to keep the tunic on display as long as possible - it will certainly be out in the case for a signficant period of time. I hestitate to use the word permanent but essentially in museum terms I think its reasonable to consider it a permanent display. The case has been carefully designed / positioned to minimise the impact of daylight. The case will also have lighting that will be activated by a motion sensor - the lights in the case will only emit light when someone is looking at the objects. There are other textiles going into the case, including a sock! Dear Jill,

The intention is to keep the tunic on display as long as possible - it will certainly be out in the case for a signficant period of time. I hestitate to use the word permanent but essentially in museum terms I think its reasonable to consider it a permanent display.

The case has been carefully designed / positioned to minimise the impact of daylight. The case will also have lighting that will be activated by a motion sensor - the lights in the case will only emit light when someone is looking at the objects.

There are other textiles going into the case, including a sock!

]]> by: Jill http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1265_frost/?p=34#comment-4381 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:31:18 +0000 http://www.vam.ac.uk/vastatic/microsites/1265_frost/?p=34#comment-4381 This is a fascinating post. Thanks for a look into such a rare object. Is the tunic to be on permenant display? I'm always curious about how museums figure out the balance between accessibility (showing their collections, and providing enough light to see the textile's details) and preservation (limited light to help reduce the strain on fragile textiles). This is a fascinating post. Thanks for a look into such a rare object. Is the tunic to be on permenant display? I’m always curious about how museums figure out the balance between accessibility (showing their collections, and providing enough light to see the textile’s details) and preservation (limited light to help reduce the strain on fragile textiles).

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