Unlocking The Secrets – The Science of Conservation at The Palace Museum Unlocking The Secrets – The Science of Conservation at The Palace Museum
 

Case Study

Pastel court robe with satin embroidery of floral sprays

Qing dynasty

Conservators made use of the moisturising microenvironment to moisturise the textile fibres and to help to remove the creases.

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The moisturising microenvironment

The setup of moisturising microenvironment from top to bottom: polyethylene film, Bondina (polyester), artefact, Bondina (polyester), SympaTex (hydrophilic polyether-ester block copolymer), wet absorbent paper, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film, table.

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Before moisturising

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After moisturising

 
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