Asbestos

The recent bombing of the government quarter in Oslo caused asbestos
contamination in some of the buildings. Artifacts had to be removed
as fast as possible; specialists were called in together with
conservators to evacuate the art works on loan from various museums
and organisations. After initial decontamination in an appropriate
room, we received a tapestry by Hannah Ryggen--made in the 1960s,
400cm long, 45 cm wide, now sealed in plastic--back from the site.

Has anyone experience with asbestos contamination in textiles, the
measuring of possible residue adherent to wool fibres, and
subsequent treatment? In other words, how can we make sure that all
the asbestos is removed so that we can safely handle and display
this art work by one of Norway's most treasured weavers?

Angela Musil-Jantjes
Konservator / Conservator
+47 2198 2283
Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og design
The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
PO Box 7014
St. Olavs plass
NO-0130 Oslo


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