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Routledge A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting - Book

Name: Routledge A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting - Book
Brand: Routledge
Price: 98.9 GBP
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Textiles, Costumes & Rugs

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Description

Effective preparation of garments for display is vital for exhibitions of both contemporary and historical dress. This guide from the Routledge Series in Conservation and Museology provides comprehensive methods for mounting costumes from the eighteenth century to the present day. It covers essential techniques for creating historically accurate silhouettes by adapting and shaping figures. Readers will learn how to construct underpinnings and create replicas or toiles using simple and inexpensive methods. This text serves as a practical resource for those needing to ensure garments are visually appealing while remaining fully supported. It is an essential reference for conservators and museum professionals working with textiles and historical attire.

Key Features

This Routledge publication covers costume mounting techniques from the eighteenth century through to the present day.

Learn methods for adapting and shaping figures to recreate specific historical silhouettes for garment displays.

The book provides instructions for constructing underpinnings and making replicas or toiles using simple techniques.

This used book is in good condition and serves as a resource for museum and conservation professionals.

The guide focuses on making costumes visually appealing while ensuring they are fully supported for exhibition.

Product Specifications

Brand: Routledge
Format: paperback
ASIN: 0415657911
Category: Books > Subjects > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectables > Antiques & Collectables by Subject > Textiles, Costumes & Rugs
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 September 2012
Listed Since: 15 June 2012

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