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Each page of this wonderful German swatchbook was carefully cleaned by hand with vulcanized rubber sponges to remove built up dirt and soot marks found throughout. Additionally, the book was given an updated archival grade storage box.

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Surface cleaning I performed for a using a HEPA and conservation grade vacuum with tube and brush attachment. All work is completed by section to ensure full treatment.

  • Project Type Dry Surface Cleaning
  • Date of Work Summer 2014
  • Object Details German Sample book of fabrics and trims, 1855
  • http://www.museumtextiles.com/blog/decoding-the-leipzig-swatch-book