An archaeological textile from the Monastery of Pombeiro: between conservation and perception

Marijke de Bruijne; Paula Monteiro

doi:10.14568/cp2018018

Authors

Marijke de Bruijne Independent textile conservator, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Paula Monteiro José Figueiredo Laboratory (LJF), Directorate General for Cultural Heritage (DGPC), Rua das Janelas Verdes 1249-018, Lisbon, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14568/cp2018018

Keywords:

Archaeological textile, Mounting, Exhibition, Storage, Pattern

Abstract

Fragments of an archaeological textile were found in 2005 during the excavations of St. Mary Monastery of Pombeiro, Portugal. Investigation and conservation treatment took place in the textile department at José Figueiredo Laboratory (LJF) belonging to the Directorate General for Cultural Heritage (DGPC), in Lisbon. The textile is composed of several fragments. Despite the poor condition, metal threads are discernible. The purpose of this article is to reveal the mount, which was developed with a dual function: display and storage. Conserving the fragments and improving its appearance was a double target previously defined. The methodology employed requirements for conservation treatment and careful selection of materials will be disclosed.

Received: 2018-6-12
Revised: 2018-11-27
Accepted: 2019-1-15
Online: 2019-3-1
Publication: 2019-4-30

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