How museums preserve and display ancient tapestries

Slant Boards for Display · 24:19 · Video: The Met · Watch at the source

In short: This video explores the complex technical challenges involved in the conservation and exhibition of historic tapestries, featuring insights from international scholars and specialist technicians at The Met.

The symposium brings together leading international scholars to address the preservation of major European tapestry collections. Experts discuss the specialized techniques required to clean, support, handle, and display these historic textiles.

Discussions focus on the intersection of science and technology in modern conservation treatments. The event also covers the preparation of tapestries for exhibition, featuring contributions from curators and specialist technicians.

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