Furnishings; Household Accessory
Objects created to accommodate human activities, ensuring both convenience of use and comfort and protection necessary to meet people's physical needs.
Objects, small and/or portable, created to enhance and complement the exterior or the interior of a building or to protect furnishings.
Submitted by michelle on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 15:35
Description
Physical Description:
6.8 cm of object. - 1 cushion : col. ; 34.3 x 15.6 x 6.8 cm
Physical Location
Repository:
Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
Conservation
Date Reported:
Mon, 01/30/2012 (All day)
Custodial History:
Previously known as 2011-4_007_004
Style or Pattern:
loops, stems, leaves, flowers, butterflies
Conservation Notes:
Fig.1 - Loose Beads - Top left edge - 7.2x0.5cm - edging falling off - due to handling and use;
Fig.2 - Loose Beads - Top right edge - 7.9x0.5cm - edging falling off - due to handling and use;
Fig.3 - Dirt - Top front left corner and beads - light amount - residue on and between beads - due to handling, use, and previous storage conditions;
Fig.4 - Missing Beads - Top right edge - 5.9cm - all loops on left side missing - top left edge missing 7.7cm - right side missing 5.2cm - bottom missing 12.5cm - due to handling and use;
Fig.5 - Loose Threads - Front upper left - 0.6cm - due to handling and use;
Fig.6 - Ink Markings - Front center right side - 0.2cm - due to tracing to bead work;
Fig.7 - Hole - Lower back center - 0.3cm - due to handling and use;
Fig.8 - Holes - Bottom back left corner - 3 holes - 0.3cm - due to handling and use;
Fig.9 - Discolouration - Lower back left side - light yellow staining - around back edges - due to handling, use and previous storage;
Fig.10 - Discolouration - Lower back right side - light yellow staining - around back edges - due to handling, use and previous storage;
Fig.11 - Holes - Back center right side edge - 2 holes - 0.2cm - due to handling and use;
Fig.12 - Hole - Back bottom right corner - 0.4cm - due to handling and use
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
Storage Method:
18-23*C; 45-60%RH; 50 lux; flat storage
