15th century Letters of Pliny the Elder owned by Robert Fleming
Before treatment
Treatment:
- Barbour linen thread used to re-inforce first and fourth supports.
- Transverse Friebe cotton spine linings attached with wheat starch paste. Acrylic-toned Japanese Kozo paper shaped then adhered over fabric along exposed right joint and leather of previous repair re-attached to stabilise board attachment.
During treatment
After treatment
