Chemise, ca. 1923; magnification reveals that the thick yarn has been hammered flat and encased in looped thread, which was used to attach the yarn to the dress.
Two-piece dress, Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo, ca. 1926; magnified metallic yarn, with yellow-dyed fibers inside to complement the golden tone of the metal.
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All that Glitters

Recent Research into Golden Garments

For conservators, fabrics incorporating metallic components raise complex questions about construction, materials, and manufacturing techniques, all of which impact how an object will be stabilized and displayed.

Contributors

by Jessica Urick

Publisher & Date

RISD Museum, 2015
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