Department Chair
Patrick Ravines
Date of Award
8-2020
Access Control
Open Access
Degree Name
Art Conservation, M.A., C.A.S.
Department
Art Conservation Department
Advisor
Theresa J. Smith
Advisor
Anne Hillam
Department Home page
https://artconservation.buffalostate.edu
Abstract
The production and treatment of wooden and paper book boards was explored through research and treatment of two bindings: the Strasbourg Bible from 1734, a binding with wooden boards with a split front board; and Peter B. Porter’s letterbook from 1814, a binding with paper boards with losses and weakening of the board. Primary sources such as bookbinding and boardmaking manuals were reviewed to understand the production of the two types of boards. To guide treatment, a literature review of historic and recent relevant conservation treatments was conducted. The board treatments performed were guided by this research, and focused of stabilizing the boards while considering and maintaining the unique attributes of the boards and bindings.
Recommended Citation
Sjoblom, Oa. 2019. A Comparative Study of the Production and Treatment of Wooden and Paper Bookboards to Inform the Treatment of Two Books. M.A. Thesis Project, State University of New York College at Buffalo - Buffalo State College.
