Re: Bridge to reach the centre of large textiles

["Sarah C. Stevens" <Sarah.Stevens@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At Peebles Island in upstate New York, we have bridge to span our large flags and reach the center. The bridge was made in-house and rests on two saw horses that can be adjusted for height. The bridge itself is made of four 10 foot lengths of 2x4s connected in pairs. The pairs have about a 6" space between them to see 'through' the bridge and then both ends of the pairs are secured with a small platform. With pads in the right spots, I am able to lie down on the bridge to work and can see directly below me and off to both sides. I have tried to attach some pictures, but please contact me if they don't come through and I can send them to you directly.

 

I would like to reiterate Paul's concerns about the length of time one can/should spend on a bridge. I have found that I can only work up to an hour at a time before my head becomes fuzzy in addition to the stiffness of being prone for that long. And getting on and off the bridge can also be a tricky maneuver, especially with a fragile object just below.

 

good luck,

Sarah C. Stevens
Associate Textile Conservator
NYS Bureau of Historic Sites
P.O. Box 219
Waterford, NY 12188
518-237-8643 x3277

Sarah.Stevens@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  

---

From: Textile Conservators [mailto:TEXCONS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Nicole Rode
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 8:58 AM
To: TEXCONS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Bridge to reach the centre of large textiles

 

Dear All,

 

We are looking to buy or commission a bridge in order to reach the centre of large, flat textiles more comfortably/safely during treatments. We are looking for a design quite flexible regarding length, as our space, like most studios, is constantly changing depending on what objects we have in. 

 

Before I decide on anything, I am interested to know what other studios have set up to deal with this problem. Even if its just a plank of wood with pillows  lying across two benches, does anyone have any tips or ingenious design solutions that make it more comfortable, flexible, pleasant to work from?

 

Any information you can offer regarding design and/or suppliers will be very much appreciated!

 

 

Thank you very much,

 

Nicole.

 

Nicole Rode

Organics Conservator

Dept. of Conservation, Documentation and Science

The British Museum

38-56 Orsman Rd.

London, N1 5QJ

 

0207 323 8087

nrode@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 

--

 

Middle East Now

Until 3 September

Experience the vibrancy, richness and complexity of the cultures of the modern Middle East through art, film, performance and debate:

http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/middleeastnow

 

Subscribe to the British Museum's online newsletter Mercury

and never miss out on any events, exhibitions, films or study opportunities:

http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/index.html

 

__________ NOD32 1.1718 (20060821) Information __________

This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system.
http://www.eset.com

Attachment: bridge detail.jpg
Description: bridge detail.jpg

Attachment: bridge 1.jpg
Description: bridge 1.jpg