Cuff

Description

Start Date:

1880

End Date:

1880

Date Range:

[ca. 1880]

Physical Description:

0.2 cm of object. - 1 cuff : col. ; 32.5 x 17.8 x 0.2 cm

Physical Location

Repository:

Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre

Shelf Location:

2011-4-007

Container Number:

007

Conservation

Date Reported:

Thu, 04/07/2011 (All day)

Custodial History:

Previously known as 2011-4_001_014; 2011.01.28.03

Style or Pattern:

trim, flowers, leaves, stems

Process:

handstitched, handbeaded

Conservation Notes:

Fig.1 - Frayed Edge - Front lower center - due to handling and manipulation when attaching string; Fig.2 - Hole - Front left side center - due to string attached for closure; Fig.3 - Wear - Front top right center - due to handling, manipulation and breakdown of an unstable textile; Fig.4 - Loose Threads - Front lower center - due to handling and unsecured thread ties; Fig.5 - Discoloration - Front top left edge - due to handling and use; Fig.6 - Hole - Back lower center - due to handling and manipulation when attaching string; Fig.7 - Tension - Back left edge center - due to string attached for closure; Fig.8 - Discoloration - Back top right center - due to handling, use and environmental conditions of previous storage

Conservation-Treatment

Options:

assess the item; document the item; photograph the item; wrap in acid-free tissue; store in archival box

Materials required:

acid-free tissue; archival box

Conclusions:

Option completed

Storage Method:

18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage

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