IDENTIFICATION:
Catalog number: CACH 18161
Object: Belt
Material: Cotton
Accession number: CACH-00068
Treatment performed by: Ali Wysopal, conservation technician, under the supervision of Dana Senge, conservator
Exam Date: 06/06/2019
Treatment Report: 07/12/2019
Measurements: L 6.7, W 5.5, D 0.01 cm
DESCRIPTION:
This is a fragment of twill weave plaiting textile constructed of 2-s plied yarn. There are three braided tassels on one side.
CONDITION:
Woven elements are loose along two edges. Portions of the frayed yarn are matted and misaligned. Loose dirt and dust can be seen across the surface. Several lice egg casings have been removed and placed in a small plastic box. There appears to be additional lice egg casings remaining on the textile.
Treatment Procedure:
1. Reduced loose dirt and dust from textile by vacuuming with a variable suction vacuum through a nylon screen. Larger debris was mechanically removed with tweezers.
2. Further reduced remaining soiling by tamping with a vulcanized soot sponge, followed by vacuuming.
3. Humidified textiles in packages between Reemay, Gore-tex, dampened blotters, and Mylar, then untangled and properly aligned loose woven elements. Textile was weighted between dry blotters during drying to hold loose fibers in place and improve the alignment.
4. Created a new window mat storage mount with muslin lined backing board.
5. Attached a photo of the fragment to the back of the muslin mount.
Date of completion of treatment: 07/12/2019