| Abstrakt: |
The history, structure and manufacture of rubberised textiles, and the perception of rubber as a ‘modern’ material, are discussed, along with its main conservation problems. Two specific case histories are presented as examples of the variability of the condition problems associated with rubber, and possible treatment solutions. An 1890s rubberised wool raincoa t was received largely in good condition, and required rapid development of an oxygen‐free storage system to stabilise it before any interventive support treatment could be implemented. The system was assessed and redesigned five years on. In contrast, a 1968 rubberised viscose flight bag is discussed; this was already severely degraded and required mainly interventive treatment to reshape and support. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] |
