IDENTIFICATION:
Catalog number: CACH 2014
Object: Textile
Material: Cotton
Accession number: CACH-00068
Treatment performed by: Ali Wysopal, conservation technician, under the supervision of Dana Senge, conservator
Exam Date: 05/13/2019
Treatment Report: 07/12/2019
Measurements: (a) L 18.5, W 17, D 0.015 cm, (b) L 16.5, W 11, D 0.01 cm, (c) L 21.5, W 5, D 0.01 cm
DESCRIPTION:
This catalog number represents one reverse twill (A) and two plain weave (B and C) textile fragments. Fragment A is constructed of beige 2s-plied yarn. Some stitching can be seen along one edge using what appears to be the same yarn.
Fragments B and C are constructed using single ply, z-twist warp and weft cotton yarn, with the warp yarn appearing to be twisted tighter and thinner than the weft. Fragment B is dark brown in color with a selvage comprised of light beige 2s-plied yarn running along one side. Fragment C is light beige in color with two lines brown 2s-plied yarn stitched down the center. Small detached fibers and particles are bagged and stored with these fragments.
Previous repairs noted: Elements of stitching may be part of the original construction or possible previous repairs.
CONDITION:
The textile fragments are creased and misaligned with portions of the frayed yarn now matted. Losses to the warps and wefts can be seen throughout, and woven elements are loose along edges without selvages. Loose dirt and dust can be seen across the surfaces along with differing degrees of discoloration.
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