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X-Radiography of Textiles, Dress and Related Objects

Sonia O'Connor Mary Brooks

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English
Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
02 April 2007
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 and interpretation as well as guiding conservation approaches by enhancing understanding.

This book explores techniques for X-raying textiles. It describes approaches to image interpretation and explains how, through digitisation and digital image manipulation, maximum information can be realised. Case studies include archaeological, ecclesiastical and ethnographic textiles, items of dress and accessories, upholstery, quilts, embroideries, dolls and toys. Museum professionals will find this stimulating book an essential guide for developing their own practice or commissioning textile X-radiographs.

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Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 246mm,  Width: 189mm,  Spine: 25mm
Weight:   1.156kg
ISBN:   9780750666329
ISBN 10:   0750666323
Pages:   360
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Sonia O'Connor. Mary Brooks

Reviews for X-Radiography of Textiles, Dress and Related Objects

... there is a general balance throughout this excellent book. There is humour too, and awareness of our need for a degree of necessary humility in viewing our human condition. <br>- Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy <br> In reading this book slowly and with pleasure I have had the experience of learning, which, to paraphrase the author, is the experience of having emotional experiences which were meaningful and can then become the basis for further thoughts. <br>- Journal of Analytical Psychology <br> Overall, the book is wonderfully written and abounds with rich clinical examples. Above all, by locating Kleinian theory in a context of normal development, it adds an interpersonal dimension to that theory that is indeed welcome. <br>- Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association <br> I found this book immensely stimulatng, challenging me to examine my own biases and assumed truths, and always a pleasure to read. I recommend it to all who have aninterest in understanding the processes of human development from the inside. <br>- The International Journal of Infant Observation <br>


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