Characteristic damage and restoration of translucent paper demonstrated on case studies

Abstract

This article focuses on the long-term experience and restoration of translucent archival supports and tracing cloth. The Studio of Restoration and Conservation of Artworks on Paper, belonging to the Faculty of Restoration, at the University of Pardubice, has cooperated with The State Regional Archives of Litomerice, the State District Archives in the town of Most for many years. Over 15 years ago, we started working on the restoration of translucent supports from the archives collection. In the course of that time, we have developed our restoration methods to treat those unique materials. The information and experience collected throughout the years should help increase the awareness of the issues in the restoration of translucent supports.