Hello everyone, I would like to extend an invitation for participation in a research survey on stitching methods used in tapestry conservation.
Study Title: MPhil. Textile Conservation Dissertation – ‘*A Research Project to Measure the Effectiveness of Stitching Methods When Stabilizing Weak Areas in Tapestries*’ Researcher: Eva Catic – [email protected]/ [email protected] Supervisor: Professor Frances Lennard – [email protected] *Invitation * You are invited to take part in a research questionnaire in conjunction with a Master’s dissertation from the Centre for Textile Conservation and Technical Art History, University of Glasgow. Please take time to read the following information and consider whether or not you would like to take part. If you have any questions about this research study or if you are interested in the results, please do not hesitate to contact me. You can contact me via mail at [email protected]. You may also contact my research supervisor, Frances Lennard via email at [email protected]. *What is the purpose of the study?* Securing weak areas are one of the main considerations for tapestry conservation. Several methods were developed during the 20th century but rarely are they compared with each other to better understand their results and consequences when applied on a tapestry. My dissertation at the Centre for Textile Conservation, University of Glasgow concentrates on analysing various stitching methods used to secure weak areas on tapestries, in order to find a minimal interventive method that helps to stabilize and visually infill a weak or loss area within a tapestry. With your help, I will be able to identify the most common stitching methods in tapestry conservation which I will use for an experimental strain monitoring testing. *Who should participate?* Professionals with first-hand experience in tapestry conservation. The questions should reflect your practice when treating tapestries. You are not obliged to take part, but your participation would be greatly appreciated and your time valued. Questionnaire participants will remain anonymous in both printed and online versions of the final research document. Your answers will be discussed and compared to answers by other participants without prejudice. *Survey format and logistics* If needed the questionnaire is also available in French, German and Italian. The questionnaire is composed of multiple choice and free text, and the answers are automatically saved. Any further comments you wish to share would be gratefully received. It should take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete. The survey will close on the 30th of May, 2019. To complete the survey, please follow the link below. https://survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/3vBBzb *Thank you for your time and consideration!* ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
