Handbook of Museum Textiles, Volume 2 1st Edition

Capture the attention of curators, conservators, and textile lovers with a definitive resource: Handbook of Museum Textiles, Volume 2, 1st Edition by Seiko Jose. This authoritative guide combines rigorous scholarship with practical guidance tailored to the real-world demands of museums and cultural institutions.

Inside, you’ll find clear, actionable strategies for identification, condition assessment, environmental control, mounting, storage, and display of historic and contemporary textiles. Jose blends case studies from leading institutions with step-by-step protocols, making complex techniques accessible whether you work in a local community museum or a national gallery in London, New York, or Tokyo. Topics include fiber and weave analysis, staining and soiling treatment, pest management, and preventive conservation tailored to both fragile costumes and large-scale textiles.

Designed for conservators, curators, collections managers, students, and private collectors, this volume translates specialist knowledge into everyday practice. It emphasizes risk reduction and sustainable care, helping institutions protect cultural heritage while planning exhibitions and long-term storage. Practical checklists, conservation priorities, and troubleshooting tips make it easy to implement best practices immediately.

Make Handbook of Museum Textiles, Volume 2 a cornerstone of your professional library — an essential reference for anyone responsible for textile collections across museums and heritage sites worldwide. Order your copy today to strengthen your conservation program, improve collection care, and ensure textiles are preserved for future generations.

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