Call for papers--X-radiographic imaging of textiles

The Potential of X-radiographic Imaging in the Conservation and
Study of Textiles

The X-radiographic imaging of textiles is one of the research areas
being studied under the auspices of the AHRB Research Centre for
Textile Conservation and Textile Studies at the Textile Conservation
Centre, University of Southampton. This work is being led by Sonia
O'Connor, a Conservation Research Fellow of the AHRB Research Centre
for Textile Conservation and Textile Studies, who is based at the
University of Bradford, Department of Archaeological Sciences, with
Mary Brooks, Senior Lecturer, Textile Conservation Centre,
University of Southampton.

This project is exploring the potential of X-radiographic imaging
techniques in textile research and conservation. Aspects which are
being investigated include:

    Complex/layered structures
    Manufacturing and construction techniques
    Repairs and alterations
    Dating evidence
    Materials identification
    Condition assessment
    Patterns of degradation

One of the outcomes of this research will be an edited book which is
intended to be of benefit to conservators and curators as well as
communicating a greater understanding of textiles to the public.

We are inviting papers which explore both the technical aspects of
x-radiography itself as well as case studies where x-radiographs
have added either to the understanding of the textiles or aided in
the conservation decision-making process. Textiles are here being
interpreted broadly to include archaeological, historical and modern
material, costume, accessories, embroideries, upholstery, and three
dimensional objects such as mummies, dolls, toys and furnishings.

Please send initial indications of interest for papers, which may be
either short reviews or longer studies, to Sonia O'Connor by email
or post by May 10, 2004.

Sonia O'Connor
Research Fellow in Conservation
Department of Archaeological Sciences
University of Bradford
Bradford BD7 1DP
s.oconnor [at] bradford__ac__uk
+44 1274 236498 5210


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