Conservation and Restoration of Historical Textiles, International Seminary
Prague: UNESCO, 1987. Black and white figures, charts, graphs and tables. 19 articles with 4 in English. Other languages include Czech, German, French, and Hungarian. More
Prague: UNESCO, 1987. Black and white figures, charts, graphs and tables. 19 articles with 4 in English. Other languages include Czech, German, French, and Hungarian. More
New York: Van Nostrand, 1981. 23 color plates, 39 black and white, 68 figures. GWO 2703. A buying and care general guide. More
Beijing: Cultural Relics Press, 2009. 33 color plates, numerous black and white figures. 23 essays written for the exhibition at the China Silk Museum on ancient and contemporary conservation and restoration methods used on Chinese textiles. Chinese text with English preface and summaries. More
Boston: Chutjian Bros. [1925]. 6 black and white. Scarce. Oriental carpet repair and cleaning company booklet. Rug cleaning was 3 cents a square foot! More
London: Watson-Guptill, 1974. 69 black and white plates 160 black and white figures. This is the definitive work on sprang. Includes techniques, history, terminology and equipment. More
London: B. T. Batsford, 1985 (1991). 10 color plates 136 black and white. More
Urbana–Champaign: University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, 1988. 114 figures. Informative slide-script with thumbnail pictures of the slides. From the School of Human Resources and Family Studies. More
Washington, D.C. The Textile Museum, 1974. Numerous black and white examples. Papers on Coptic, Pre-Columbian, Oriental, and North American textiles including cleaning, handling, mounting and conservation of archaeological textiles. More
Leiden: Brill, 1956 (1964). 1 color plate, 36 black and white figures. Volume 4 is on textiles. Includes chapters on fiber, washing, felts, dyes, spinning, weaving, and looms. Second revised edition. More
London: Butterworths, 1985 (1987). 15 color plates 179 black and white. An in-depth review of contemporary practices, ethics and materials used in textile conservation. Author is formerly Chief of the Conservation Office at the Victoria Albert Museum. More
Atlanta: Christopher Publications, 1998. 490 black and white. Wonderfully clear analysis of an important area. "# Lucid descriptions of rug-weaving processes # Simple terminology that cuts through the jungle of technical jargon # Common-sense rug analyses # Selvages, finishes and other unique details that help to distinguish rug groups #..... More
Watford: Merrow Publishing Co Ltd, 1971. 27 black and white figures. Commercial and industrial mothproofing techniques are discussed as well as the science behind them. More
(Nashville): 1979. 4 Black and White 2 Diagrams. Dealer booklet. Signed. More
Cleveland: The Scott and Fetzer Co., 1923. Guide to cleaning carpets and sales brochure from the Scott and Fetzer Company, makers of the Vacuette vacuum cleaner. More
Chicago: Nahigian Brothers, 1941. 14 black and white. GWO 2812. A dealer's brochure on services offered with an introduction to rugs and their care and repair. 5th edition. More
Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007. Conservation and Museology series. Textiles illustrated in color with monochrome radiograph scans. "X-radiography of textile objects reveals hidden features as well as unexpected components and materials. This non-destructive technique throws light on construction, manufacturing techniques, use, wear, repair, patterns of decay and dating. X-radiography improves artefact documentation..... More
Hermosa Beach: The R and C Group, 1990. No illustrations. Pamphlet prepared by professional repairers and conservators about daily and long-term care of Oriental carpets. Sections on cleaning, padding, repair, pest control and damage from potted plants and sunlight. More
Singapore: Eastern Carpets, 1991. 63 color plates 49 black and white figures. Signed by the authors on the title page. Dealer's comprehensive guide to the care and feeding of your Oriental rugs. Uncommon. More
Buchanan: Thames and Hudson, 2010. 37 color plates 363 black and white. Comprehensive guide to all kinds of repair, cleaning and care of Oriental rugs. Revised and expanded edition of the 2000 publication. Includes a glossary and bibliography. "An indispensable owner's manual and an invaluable sourcebook for collectors and dealers..... More
Chicago: Greenleaf Co., 1981. 162 black and white. GWO 2854. First edition. The best guide to repair and cleaning of Oriental rugs. More
London: 1920. 12 black and white. GWO 2860. Victoria and Albert Museum publication. More
Philadelphia: North American Textile Conservation Conference, 2002. Several black and white figures, tables and charts. Seventeen scholarly articles combined for attendees of the North American Textile Conservation Conference in 2002 held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Winterthur Museum. Articles include: -Modern Materials in Costume collections: A Collaboration..... More
Washington: American Chemical Society, 1977, 1981. Papers from American Chemical Society symposiums. Few illustrations in color and black and white. Includes a paper on dye analysis in 11-12th century textiles in Ica, Peru as well as one on chemical analysis in Precolumbian textiles. More