What level of conservation treatment is ethically justifiable when the materials pertain to the relics of a Saint (Catholic). There are Codes from Canon Law from the Vatican to guide what permissions should be obtained but nothing specifically about the repair or 'restoration itself". What have conservators done when faced with degrading wood from coffins, textiles from clothing (second class relics). Does introducing foreign substances affect the authenticity or sacredness of the material?
Carmela Lonetti, Objects Conservator, University of Melbourne. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
