Workshop on conservation of historical paper bindings

Conservation of historical paper bindings
centro del bel libro ascona
Switzerland
18-22 June, 2007

Teacher: Henrik Rorig

The biggest challenge in conservation of historical paper bindings
is to keep their unique character. The course will give an
introduction on the history of historical paper bindings as well as
the various binding techniques. Emphasis will be on stabilising the
soft boards and filling losses on the decorated paper used as cover
material.

Language: German, English
Fee: Fr. 800
Euro 518.
Material costs: included
Participants: conservators, bookbinders, participants with
equivalent knowledge

For further information please see
<URL:http://www.cbl-ascona.ch> or contact info [at] cbl-ascona__ch

Henrik Roerig
Fachbereichsleiter Buch- und Papierrestaurierung
Head of department book and paper conservation
centro del bel libro ascona
Via Collegio
6612 Ascona
Switzerland
+41 91 791 8156
Fax: +41 91 791 7254


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