Investigation and Treatment of a 17th Century English Binding: an assemblage of two different texts creating a unique binding

Department Chair

Patrick Ravines

Author

Lyudmyla Y. Bua

Date of Award

8-2017

Access Control

Open Access

Degree Name

Art Conservation, M.A., C.A.S.

Department

Art Conservation Department

Advisor

Gary Frost

Advisor

Judith C. Walsh

Department Home page

https://artconservation.buffalostate.edu

First Reader

Dr. Aaron Shugar

Second Reader

Dr. Rebecca Ploeger

Third Reader

Jonathan Thornton

Fourth Reader

Jiuan-Jiuan Chen

Abstract

The investigation and treatment of the seventeenth century volume will address the common problems that arise when two texts are bound as one. It will include an overview of seventeenth century blind-stamped bindings prevalent at that time, and how the binding structure and decoration interventions reveal the owner’s intentions. The BECPL imprint will also be compared to other imprints from various nearby libraries. Additionally, the significance of the BECPL imprint as a composite volume representing a Sammelbände binding will be explored. Material analysis will be completed with microscopy, XRF, and Raman, as well as photographic techniques, such as UVA-vis and transmitted light photography. The treatment will enable nondamaging display, as well as safe handling by patrons.

Recommended Citation

Bua, Lyudmyla Y., "Investigation and Treatment of a 17th Century English Binding: an assemblage of two different texts creating a unique binding" (2017). Art Conservation Master's Projects. 72.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/art_con_projects/72