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<div id="contentSub"><div id="mw-content-subtitle"></div></div> <div id="mw-content-text" class="mw-body-content"><div class="mw-content-ltr mw-parser-output" lang="en" dir="ltr"><p>The <b>conservation and restoration of leather objects</b> is the process of determining the causes of deterioration, followed by deciding the best course of action for preserving the leather objects for the future. </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Properties_of_leather">Properties of leather</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: Properties of leather"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><a href="/wiki/Leather" title="Leather">Leather</a> is a highly sought-after material due to its resistance to tearing, flexing, and puncture.<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> It is also an effective insulator of heat, as it prevents the passage of airflow. In order for skins to be turned into leather, they must go through a process known as <a href="/wiki/Tanning_(leather)" title="Tanning (leather)">tanning</a> to stabilize the collagen for the duration of the manufacture. When describing a material as leather, this includes the animal pelts, as well as all of the materials used in the manufacturing process. Knowledge of these materials is essential when deciding upon proper conservation and preservation techniques.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Manufacture_of_leather">Manufacture of leather</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Manufacture of leather"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>During the Prehistoric era, humans discovered that animals could be used for purposes besides food. Their skin could be adapted into clothing and shelter. The first use of animal skins is attributed to <i>Australopithecus habilis,</i> who is recorded to have roamed East Africa two million years ago and possessed a diet with significant meat consumption. Artifacts from this time indicate the use of a chipped stone for cutting through thick hides. The bones found at the sites of <i><a href="/wiki/Australopithecine" title="Australopithecine">Australopithecine</a></i> settlements suggest that the joints of larger animals were butchered with this tool and their pelts were brought to human dwelling places for multiple uses. Evidence from the hominid <i>Pithecanthropoid</i> shows the use of a <i>coup-de-point</i> tool for butchering and skinning animals. Their pelts were then used to create large tent shelters by spreading the pelts over wooden frameworks. For additional protection, skins were also believed to have been placed along the sides of shelters in rough bundles. The skins used in these structures were believed to have been warmed by a fire, which created a curing effect by drying the skins slowly. It is suggested that special skinning and scraping tools were created after witnessing this natural progression of the skins, which spread fats across the hide. This million-year-old process is considered by some to be the beginning of leather creation. </p><p>Evidence from around 120,000 years ago suggests that humans made leather clothing out of jackal, fox, and wildcat skins.<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> During the Neolithic era, humans began domesticating animals, such as goats and cattle. The skins of these animals became popular for use in leather production. </p><p>In the Medieval era, tanning was considered a skilled trade and leather was second to wool as a textile fabric. During this period, a tanner would wash hides free of blood, manure, and other curing materials before it was rehydrated. To accomplish this task, the tanner would submerge the hide in a nearby river or stream. Other methods involved trampling on the hides with feet or pounding the material with hammers. Upon completion, the hides were then placed with the hair side up, in order to remove the hair without damaging the surface. To loosen the hair, it was common to let the pelt become putrid or douse the pelt with liquors such as stale beer, fermented barley, fermented mulberry, dung, or bryony leaves. Soaking the skins in liquor prepared with wood ash or lime would produce a similar effect. When the skin was deemed adequately prepared, it would be stretched over a beam and scraped. The hair side would be scraped with a blunt, single-edged unhairing knife and the flesh with a sharper, two-edged fleshing knife. The next step would be an additional soak and scraping. The skin would then be washed again and alkaline bating would be applied to remove excess lime and create a softer, finer grain. After repeating this step, the skin would be laid over the beam once more to remove any of the waste products that were released in this process, often referred to as slime. After the skin was considered cleaned and prepared, it was ready for the tanning process. This was done by placing the skin in a pit on top of ground tanning material and covered by additional ground tanning material. This process would be repeated until the pit was nearly full. Tanning materials were dependent on the local landscape and were mostly composed of tree matter (oak, birch, willow, spruce, etc.). Upon filling the pit, it would then be filled with cold water and the skins were left to sit for close to a year. When the tanner judged that the leather was sufficiently tanned, the skins were removed, rinsed, and smoothed with a knife before being slowly dried in a dark space. At that point, the leather was dried and sold to a <a href="/wiki/Currier" title="Currier">currier</a> for additional processing.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Agents_of_deterioration">Agents of deterioration</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Agents of deterioration"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Water">Water</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: Water"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><a href="/wiki/Acid_hydrolysis" class="mw-redirect" title="Acid hydrolysis">Acid hydrolysis</a> is the breakage of bonds by <a href="/wiki/Hydronium" title="Hydronium">hydronium</a> ions. Hydronium ions are contained within the liquid form of water and cause the breakage of bonds within ionic structures. When an acid is dissolved in water it separates the hydrogen ion from the other ions of the acid and the hydrogen reacts with the water molecules to form the hydronium ions causing the aforementioned hydrolysis. With the presence of an acid in this reaction this process is known as acid hydrolysis. The most common agent of acid hydrolysis found in historical leathers is attributed to <a href="/wiki/Sulfuric_acid" title="Sulfuric acid">sulfuric acid</a>, which is absorbed from industrial pollution as <a href="/wiki/Sulfur_dioxide" title="Sulfur dioxide">sulfur dioxide</a>. In the presence of sunlight, the sulfur dioxide is converted into sulfur trioxide and then absorbed by the tannins in the leather. The trioxide is then hydrated into sulfuric acid, dissolving in the present moisture of the leather creating the hydronium ions. It is then from these hydronium ions that internal links are broken among the leather molecules. Breakdowns include a reduction in bonds between amino acids and collagen, and additional breakdown may occur from the tannins and acids inherently present in the leather which may increase the risks and severity of acid hydrolysis. Heat, moisture and a low pH are also contributing factors in this process. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Light">Light</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: Light"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><a href="/wiki/Oxidation" class="mw-redirect" title="Oxidation">Oxidation</a> is the loss of an electron among leather, most often attributed to oxygen as the oxidizing agent or molecule of electron loss. Oxidation may also occur due to the effects of light and heat. </p><p>Metals that act as catalysts of oxidation are the greatest concern in leather deterioration. Iron is the most common contaminant found in the manufacture of leather and can act as a catalyst for oxidation and eventually lead to the breakdown of molecules by hydrolysis. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Incorrect_temperature">Incorrect temperature</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: Incorrect temperature"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Heat is the transference of kinetic energy to the leather. When this occurs, the internal molecules of the leather increase in speed and begin colliding with one another at a rate so fast that the bonds of the leather molecules are no longer capable of remaining intact and thus break. The effect of heat is most often associated with long-term exposure and rapid fluctuations in temperature on the leather. When exposed to heat in either condition, the leather may lose the ability to absorb water from the air and the result is a hard or brittle state, this is referred to as hysteresis. This is due to the interconnected nature of external heat and moisture content in leather. Water: see the above relationship of heat and moisture content in leather </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Incorrect_relative_humidity">Incorrect relative humidity</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Incorrect relative humidity"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>When kept at a humidity level of about 70% combined with an excess of oil and lubricants, mold can form on the surface of the leather. If the humidity is at a level of about 40% with a fluctuation of temperature, cracks can occur along the surface. <sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Pollutants">Pollutants</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Pollutants"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><a href="/wiki/Red_rot" title="Red rot">Red rot</a> is the degradation of leather when it reacts with sulfur dioxide or other air pollutants. Objects affected by red rot go through several stages. In the early stages of red rot, leather will exhibit a pinkish color that becomes progressively darker as the decay progresses. The degradation and disintegration of red rot cannot be reversed.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In order to preserve the object in this altered state the two most significant steps for preservation are to store the object in a controlled air environment and to place where minimal handling will occur. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Principles_of_care,_storage,_and_display"><span id="Principles_of_care.2C_storage.2C_and_display"></span>Principles of care, storage, and display</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Principles of care, storage, and display"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>To ensure the longevity of leather objects, the following steps should be followed: </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Display_and_storage">Display and storage</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: Display and storage"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The main concern for the preservation of an object, outside of its physical composition, is storage. Storage space should be prepared to ensure the object is kept in a stable condition, with aesthetic concern at a lower priority. The handler of the object should be aware of the conditions for display and storage, as well as the object's physical state. The relative humidity of any storage location should be monitored and kept below 65% to prevent mold growth as well keeping good circulation and temperature.<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Conservators focus their efforts on identifying the proper methods for the storage and display of leather objects, to ensure that any changes are reversible and cause no direct physical harm to the object.<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Levels_of_treatment">Levels of treatment</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&action=edit&section=11" title="Edit section: Levels of treatment"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The first principle in determining treatment is to ensure that all conservation is reversible, appropriate, and the least invasive possible. It should be the intent of the conservation to place the object in a stable condition with the least amount of future deterioration. The simplest form of this process can be found in moving an object to a more stable environment. An example of a minor concern would stabilizing loose sections of leather or a flaking surface of the material. Several solutions could be utilized from the application of surface finishes or inpainting of damage. Careful consideration should be given to ensure the selected method is the best conservation practice. On the more severe side of the spectrum of conservation is full restoration. This would mean that most if not all of the leather covering of an object would need to be replaced. The context in which an object is to be displayed is an important factor in determining what degree of repairs should take place. A used workman's pouch or bag would not require a new condition look as it would alter the object's interpretation, dependent on location and history. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Handling">Handling</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&action=edit&section=12" title="Edit section: Handling"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The degree of handling and access will play a large role in the decisions of care and treatment, as well as display locations. If an object is in a position that is highly susceptible to touching or handling by the public, it should either be moved away to a newer location away from open display or staff should be prepared for the object's frequent repair or eventual replacement. In most cases, if an object's condition is to a point where it may be lost forever due to continued exposure, it should be properly stored away in the correct environment and have as minimal future handling as possible. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Finish">Finish</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&action=edit&section=13" title="Edit section: Finish"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>A finish or dressing is often applied for aesthetic reasons, rather than conservation. When a dressing is applied, it may brighten an object and give a new sheen to the leather without contributing to the preservation of the object. However, in some instances, this may lead to conservation problems. Therefore, any applied finishes should be carefully considered and studied before placing them on an object for conservation. Dressing or finishes may absorb dirt creating a tacky surface. Some contain inappropriate ingredients. Over application may lead to <i>spewing</i>, which is the rise of white deposits of free fatty acids on the leather surface, often mistaken for mold. Dressings should never be applied to painted leather of any kind. The oils and fats can permanently discolor and soften the varnishes. Application of this kind may not happen immediately and should not lead to a belief that it will be successful in the following months or years. Previous removals of over-varnish utilized the same materials as the original varnish, which led to the stripping of the entire varnish coat. In modern leather preservation, the original surface coating may be stripped completely off to provide a uniform replacement finish. This method is not advised for historical pieces, but is appropriate for reproductions and modern leather works, as they may prolong the life of the material without compromising the historical value or integrity.<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Conservation_and_restoration_treatments">Conservation and restoration treatments</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&action=edit&section=14" title="Edit section: Conservation and restoration treatments"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>There are a number of techniques used to conserve and restore leathers.<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <ul><li>Consolidation – Consolidation is an option for leather that has suffered extensive degradation and the leather surface needs to be reestablished to create a firm surface for repairs and/or cleaning. Common materials used include Paraloid B67 in <a href="/wiki/White_spirit" title="White spirit">white spirit</a>, Klucel G, Pliantex (no longer commercially produced, SC6000, Lascaux wax-resin, and <a href="/wiki/Gelatin" title="Gelatin">gelatin</a>.</li> <li>Dry cleaning – Removal of dust, which may cause tiny abrasions, should be done by using a brush vacuum. If more extensive dry cleaning is necessary brushes or sponges may be used. Brushes should be used with care as they may cause similar abrasive issues.<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Humidification" class="mw-redirect" title="Humidification">Humidification</a> – is the process of adding the appropriate level of humidity to the leather, without wetting, in an effort to reshape and/or restore the object to its desired condition. During humidification special care should be taken to ensure that the object never reaches a wet state. Temperature should be monitored closely to ensure there is not a rapid change in temperature, which can contribute to the shrinkage of leather and cause damage. Since damaged leather may be more sensitive to heat, objects should not place near windows that can expose them to heat. Due to its susceptibility to mold, leather should be regularly monitored during this process. Heat treatments should always be avoided while leather is in the humidification process.</li> <li>Molding – is the process of adding a fill to the spot in the leather to return it to its original state. A common fill known as Beva 371 can be painted on the leather to match the tone of the original.</li> <li>Proprietary leather cleaners – Commercially produced cleaners are commonplace with leather care, but can have negative effects if not closely researched or familiar with the ingredients.</li> <li>Wet cleaning and solvent cleaning – The primary purpose of any wet cleaning on leather is to remove surface soiling. Leather should not be soaked in water. Soaking the leather can cause additional issues to arise, such as distortion, discoloration, hardening, movement of salts and tannins, and tidemarks. Using cotton swabs with common solutions is a safe and regular practice in cleaning leather. Common solutions used are mixtures of water with ammonia, white spirit, alcohol, or detergents. White spirit or mineral spirits is also a suitable solution for wet cleaning. Dependent on the material and its construction, any mixture used should be prepared with caution and at the appropriate ratio.</li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Conservation_and_restoration_materials">Conservation and restoration materials</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&action=edit&section=15" title="Edit section: Conservation and restoration materials"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>There are a number of very specific materials that are used in the conservation and restoration of leather.<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <ul><li>Aluminum alkoxide – 1% in white spirit, used as a chemical restabilizing retanning agent for red rot leather.</li> <li>Bavon ASAK ABP – leather lubricating compound. An alkenyl succinic acid derivative that is soluble in white spirits and Genklene</li> <li>Bavon ASAK 520S</li> <li>Bedacryl 1225</li> <li>Beva 371</li> <li><a href="/wiki/British_Museum_leather_dressing" title="British Museum leather dressing">British Museum leather dressing</a> or Pliantine</li> <li>Sodium <a href="/wiki/Carboxymethyl_cellulose" title="Carboxymethyl cellulose">Carboxymethyl cellulose</a> or CMC</li> <li>Connolly's Leather Food – a dressing for hide upholstery, leather goods, and clothing</li> <li><a href="/wiki/DDT" title="DDT">DDT</a> – now banned</li> <li>p-dichlorobenzene – <a href="/wiki/Mothball" title="Mothball">mothball</a></li> <li>Disinfectant 1473 – used as a fungicide</li> <li>Dowicide A – water-soluble fungicide made of sodium salt of orth-phenyl phenol</li> <li>Draftclean</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Ethylene_glycol" title="Ethylene glycol">Ethylene glycol</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Ethylene-vinyl_acetate" title="Ethylene-vinyl acetate">Ethylene-vinyl acetate</a></li> <li>Facteka A – granular cleaner for suede or leather with abraded surfaces. Rubber-like and made from <a href="/wiki/Rapeseed" title="Rapeseed">rapeseed</a> oil.<sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>French chalk or <a href="/wiki/Talc" title="Talc">talc</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Fuller%27s_earth" title="Fuller's earth">Fuller's earth</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Gelatin" title="Gelatin">Gelatin</a></li> <li>Genklene – non-flammable (<a href="/wiki/1,1,1-trichloroethane" class="mw-redirect" title="1,1,1-trichloroethane">1,1,1-trichloroethane</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Glue" class="mw-redirect" title="Glue">Glue</a></li> <li>Invasol S – Synthetic anionic oil</li> <li>Isopropanol or <a href="/wiki/Isopropyl_alcohol" title="Isopropyl alcohol">Isopropyl alcohol</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Japanese_tissue" title="Japanese tissue">Japanese tissue</a> paper</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Lanolin" title="Lanolin">Lanolin</a> anhydrous</li> <li>Lipoderm Liquor SA</li> <li>Lipoderm Liquor LPK – synthetic anionic oil free of natural fat</li> <li>Lissapol N. – non-ionic detergent</li> <li>Magnesium carbonate</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Microcrystalline_wax" title="Microcrystalline wax">microcrystalline wax</a></li> <li>Neutralfat SSS – stabilized olein soap which on drying loses emulsifying property so that it no longer promotes the absorption of water</li> <li>New <a href="/wiki/Leather" title="Leather">leather</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Paraloid_B-72" title="Paraloid B-72">Paraloid B-72</a></li> <li>Plexisol – consolidant for leather affected by red rot. Polyacrylate resin preparation containing 25% solids. Must be diluted with Genklene.</li> <li>Pliancreme – a cream form of <a href="/wiki/British_Museum_leather_dressing" title="British Museum leather dressing">British Museum leather dressing</a>, emulsified with water, containing a fungicide.</li> <li>Pliantex – same as Plexisol (see above)</li> <li>Polyester <a href="/wiki/Sailcloth" title="Sailcloth">sailcloth</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Polyvinyl_acetate" title="Polyvinyl acetate">Polyvinyl acetate</a></li> <li>Preventol L – fungicide; sodium salt of chlorinated phenol</li> <li>Opodeldoc recipe,</li> <li><a href="/wiki/PEG_400" title="PEG 400">PEG 400</a> or <a href="/wiki/Polyethylene_glycol" title="Polyethylene glycol">polyethylene glycol</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Renaissance_Wax" title="Renaissance Wax">Renaissance Wax</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Rubber_cement" title="Rubber cement">Rubber cement</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Saddle_soap" title="Saddle soap">Saddle soap</a> -</li> <li>Santobrite -fungicide for leather, <a href="/wiki/Pentachlorophenol" title="Pentachlorophenol">Pentachlorophenol</a></li> <li>Silicon leather wax</li> <li>Soluble nylon</li> <li>Spun-bonded polyester fabrics</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Tannic_acid" title="Tannic acid">Tannic acid</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Thymol" title="Thymol">Thymol</a></li> <li>Vulpex – potassium oleate soap, soluble in water or white spirit</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Wheatpaste" title="Wheatpaste">Wheatpaste</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/White_spirit" title="White spirit">White spirit</a> BS245</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Woven_textile" class="mw-redirect" title="Woven textile">Woven textile</a></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="References">References</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&action=edit&section=16" title="Edit section: References"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <style 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restoration of archaeological sites">Archaeological sites</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_frescos" title="Conservation and restoration of frescos">Frescos</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Heritage_railway" title="Heritage railway">Heritage railways</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_historic_gardens" title="Conservation and restoration of historic gardens">Historic gardens</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_outdoor_artworks" title="Conservation and restoration of outdoor artworks">Outdoor artworks</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_outdoor_bronze_objects" title="Conservation and restoration of outdoor bronze objects">Outdoor bronze objects</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_outdoor_murals" title="Conservation and restoration of outdoor murals">Outdoor murals</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><a 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title="Conservation and restoration of books, manuscripts, documents and ephemera">Books, manuscripts, documents and ephemera</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_ceramic_objects" title="Conservation and restoration of ceramic objects">Ceramic objects</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_clocks" title="Conservation and restoration of clocks">Clocks</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_copper-based_objects" title="Conservation and restoration of copper-based objects">Copper-based objects</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_feathers" title="Conservation and restoration of feathers">Feathers</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_film" title="Conservation and restoration of film">Film</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_flags_and_banners" title="Conservation and restoration of flags and banners">Flags and banners</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_fur_objects" title="Conservation and restoration of fur objects">Fur objects</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_glass_objects" title="Conservation and restoration of glass objects">Glass objects</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_herbaria" title="Conservation and restoration of herbaria">Herbaria</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_human_remains" title="Conservation and restoration of human remains">Human remains</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_illuminated_manuscripts" title="Conservation and restoration of illuminated manuscripts">Illuminated manuscripts</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_insect_specimens" title="Conservation and restoration of insect specimens">Insect specimens</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_iron_and_steel_objects" title="Conservation and restoration of iron and steel 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title="Conservation and restoration of neon objects">Neon objects</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_new_media_art" title="Conservation and restoration of new media art">New media art</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_paintings" title="Conservation and restoration of paintings">Paintings</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_painting_frames" title="Conservation and restoration of painting frames">Painting frames</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_panel_paintings" title="Conservation and restoration of panel paintings">Panel paintings</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_papyrus" title="Conservation and restoration of papyrus">Papyrus</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_parchment" title="Conservation and restoration of parchment">Parchment</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_performance_art" title="Conservation and restoration of performance art">Performance art</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_photographs" title="Conservation and restoration of photographs">Photographs</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_photographic_plates" title="Conservation and restoration of photographic plates">Photographic plates</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_plastic_objects" title="Conservation and restoration of plastic objects">Plastic objects</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_rail_vehicles" title="Conservation and restoration of rail vehicles">Rail vehicles</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_road_vehicles" title="Conservation and restoration of road vehicles">Road vehicles</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_shipwreck_artifacts" title="Conservation and restoration of shipwreck artifacts">Shipwreck artifacts</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_silver_objects" title="Conservation and restoration of silver objects">Silver objects</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_of_South_Asian_household_shrines" title="Conservation of South Asian household shrines">South Asian household shrines</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_stained_glass" title="Conservation and restoration of stained glass">Stained glass</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_taxidermy" title="Conservation and restoration of taxidermy">Taxidermy</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_textiles" title="Conservation and restoration of textiles">Textiles</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_Tibetan_thangkas" title="Conservation and restoration of Tibetan thangkas">Tibetan thangkas</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_time-based_media_art" title="Conservation and restoration of time-based media art">Time-based media art</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_totem_poles" title="Conservation and restoration of totem poles">Totem poles</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_vinyl_discs" title="Conservation and restoration of vinyl discs">Vinyl discs</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_woodblock_prints" title="Conservation and restoration of woodblock prints">Woodblock prints</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_wooden_artifacts" title="Conservation and restoration of wooden artifacts">Wooden artifacts</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_wooden_furniture" title="Conservation and restoration of wooden furniture">Wooden furniture</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%"><a href="/wiki/Intangible_cultural_heritage" title="Intangible cultural heritage">Intangible<br /> cultural heritage</a><br /> preservation</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Ancient_music" title="Ancient music">Ancient music</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Applied_folklore" title="Applied folklore">Applied folklore</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Dance_notation" title="Dance notation">Dance notation</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Early_music" title="Early music">Early music</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Endangered_language" title="Endangered language">Endangered language</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Ethnochoreology" title="Ethnochoreology">Ethnochoreology</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Ethnomusicology" title="Ethnomusicology">Ethnomusicology</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Ethnopoetics" title="Ethnopoetics">Ethnopoetics</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Family_folklore" title="Family folklore">Family folklore</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Folklore" title="Folklore">Folklore</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Folk_art" title="Folk art">Folk art</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Folk_dance" title="Folk dance">Folk dance</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Folk_etymology" title="Folk etymology">Folk etymology</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Folk_instrument" title="Folk instrument">Folk instrument</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Folk_medicine" class="mw-redirect" title="Folk medicine">Folk medicine</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Folk_music" title="Folk music">Folk music</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Folk_process" title="Folk process">Folk process</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Folk_play" title="Folk play">Folk play</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Foodways" title="Foodways">Foodways</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Folklore_studies" title="Folklore studies">Folklore studies</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Heritage_language" title="Heritage language">Heritage language</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Heritage_language_learning" title="Heritage language learning">Heritage language learning</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Indigenous_intellectual_property" title="Indigenous intellectual property">Indigenous intellectual property</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Indigenous_culture" class="mw-redirect" title="Indigenous culture">Indigenous culture</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Indigenous_language" title="Indigenous language">Indigenous language</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Language_death" title="Language death">Language death</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Language_preservation" title="Language preservation">Language preservation</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Language_revitalization" title="Language revitalization">Language revitalization</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Living_history" title="Living history">Living history</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Oral_history_preservation" title="Oral history preservation">Oral history preservation</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Preservation_of_meaning" title="Preservation of meaning">Preservation of meaning</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Primitive_music" class="mw-redirect" title="Primitive music">Primitive music</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Tradition#Preservation" title="Tradition">Tradition preservation</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Traditional_knowledge" title="Traditional knowledge">Traditional knowledge</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="width:1%">Notable<br />projects</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_issues_of_Pompeii_and_Herculaneum" title="Conservation issues of Pompeii and Herculaneum">Conservation issues of Pompeii and Herculaneum</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Ecce_Homo_(Mart%C3%ADnez_and_Gim%C3%A9nez)" class="mw-redirect" title="Ecce Homo (Martínez and Giménez)">Conservation-restoration of <i>Ecce Homo</i> by Elías García Martínez</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation-restoration_of_Thomas_Eakins%27_The_Gross_Clinic" title="Conservation-restoration of Thomas Eakins' The Gross Clinic">Conservation-restoration of <i>The Gross Clinic</i> by Thomas Eakins</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation-restoration_of_Leonardo_da_Vinci%27s_The_Last_Supper" title="Conservation-restoration of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper">Conservation-restoration of Leonardo da Vinci's <i>The Last Supper</i></a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation_and_restoration_of_Pompeian_frescoes" title="Conservation and restoration of Pompeian frescoes">Pompeian frescoes</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation-restoration_of_the_Shroud_of_Turin" title="Conservation-restoration of the Shroud of Turin">Conservation-restoration of the Shroud of Turin</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Restoration_of_the_Sistine_Chapel_frescoes" title="Restoration of the Sistine Chapel frescoes">Conservation-restoration of the Sistine Chapel frescoes</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Conservation-restoration_of_the_Statue_of_Liberty" title="Conservation-restoration of the Statue of Liberty">Conservation-restoration of the Statue of Liberty</a></li> <li><a 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Hunley">Conservation-restoration of the <i>H.L. Hunley</i></a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/1966_flood_of_the_Arno" title="1966 flood of the Arno">Conservation response to flood of Arno, Florence</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Modern_and_Contemporary_Art_Research_Initiative" title="Modern and Contemporary Art Research Initiative">Modern and Contemporary Art Research Initiative</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Preservation_Metadata:_Implementation_Strategies" title="Preservation Metadata: Implementation Strategies">Preservation Metadata: Implementation Strategies</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/World_Heritage_Site" title="World Heritage Site">World Heritage Site</a></li></ul> </div></td></tr></tbody></table></div>    </div><noscript><img src="https://login.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:CentralAutoLogin/start?type=1x1&useformat=desktop" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="border: none; position: absolute;"></noscript> <div class="printfooter" data-nosnippet="">Retrieved from "<a dir="ltr" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&oldid=1239253178">https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conservation_and_restoration_of_leather_objects&oldid=1239253178</a>"</div></div> <div id="catlinks" class="catlinks" data-mw="interface"><div id="mw-normal-catlinks" class="mw-normal-catlinks"><a href="/wiki/Help:Category" title="Help:Category">Categories</a>: <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Category:Leather" title="Category:Leather">Leather</a></li><li><a href="/wiki/Category:Conservation_and_restoration_of_cultural_heritage" title="Category:Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage">Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage</a></li></ul></div></div> </div> </main> </div> <div class="mw-footer-container"> <footer id="footer" class="mw-footer" > <ul id="footer-info"> <li id="footer-info-lastmod"> This page was last edited on 8 August 2024, at 06:22<span class="anonymous-show"> (UTC)</span>.</li> <li id="footer-info-copyright">Text is available under the <a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Text_of_the_Creative_Commons_Attribution-ShareAlike_4.0_International_License" title="Wikipedia:Text of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License">Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License</a>; additional terms may apply. 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