We are delighted to announce that the latest issue of Studies in Conservation features research from conservators at the Oxford Conservation Consortium – now out in print! The article presents findings on the strength and durability of cotton and linen woven fabrics typically used in conservation. It derives from a collaborative project, discussed in an... Continue Reading →
Being locked down presents the chance to get round to some interesting items on your "to do" list - in the Chantry Library that means cataloguing some of the more obscure titles that have come the Library's way over the years. This short blog post is about one such volume, originating in Zagreb. One reason... Continue Reading →
The Chantry Library was recently very grateful to receive a generous donation from Nicola Gentle. This comprised conference proceedings and other matter, mainly on the conservation of textiles. As well as filling some gaps in our collection of conference proceedings (always fun for librarians to catalogue!) they also add depth to our coverage of this... Continue Reading →
