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1800-talets avancerade tapetgrupper - en historisk undersökning om svenska tapetgrupper med en utgångspunkt i Disponentparken, Grängesberg
(2022-08-15)The theme of this historical study is based on an enquiry from the Disponentparken located in Grängesberg. They wish to know more about historic carpet beddings that existed in the park around the late 19th century and ... -
3D-skanning som teknik för digital hopsättning - Ett alternativ till fysisk hopsättning inom aktiv konservering
(2020-08-05)This thesis aims to test and assess 3D-scanning and digital reassembly of objects in conservation. To do this, two 3D-scanning techniques have been tested, first scanning with structured light and secondly photogrammetric ... -
A comparative study on surface treatments in conservation of dry leather, with focus on silicone oil.
(2013-03-05)In the museums, private collections and historical houses, there is a wealth of leather artifacts, in various need of conservation. The treatment options, however, are few, and all with their drawbacks. This thesis aims ... -
A näver ending story - En kvalitativ studie om näverslöjd
(2016-06-22)This paper examines the conditions for birch bark craftsmen to exercise their craft. Through qualitative interviews with craftsmen and literature studies some factors that affect the conditions have been identified and ... -
A Passion Flower in The Museum Building Considerations for the Conservation of a Performance Artwork with a Material Component
(2020-09-02)The thesis investigates and discusses performance art within a museum context and from a conservator’s perspective. It is done by the case study of a performance artwork entitled The Passion Flower, created by the Swedish ... -
Accepting Jeans A Search for the Understanding Of Jeans as Cultural Heritage
(2015-06-22)This essay will determine through a qualitative study if jeans are understood as cultural heritage. The study will include a search of a selection of web sites managed by denim companies in USA and Sweden in addition there ... -
Accessible preservation: An investigation of conditions for public access to museum collections in storage
(2022-07-05)The societal role of museums has changed through time. As of 2022, ICOM is in the process of developing an updated museum definition. The proposal for a new definition emphasizes that museums are institutions in service ... -
Adaptiv återanvändning av det byggda kulturarvet – En undersökning av återanvändning som kulturvårdsmetod för en hållbar framtid
(2022-07-05)The thesis reviews the prerequisites for an increased use of adaptive reuse as a conservation method for cultural heritage buildings. It argues that in order to reach Swedish and international climate goals, adaptive ... -
Adelsnäs trädgårdsskola - En kulturhistorisk undersökning och värdering
(2016-06-07)The aim of this thesis is to broaden the historical knowledge of the gardening school at Adelsnäs and also to identify the cultural values of the site. The historical survey concerns the facilities, education and assortment ... -
Alexander Roslin’s Self-portrait 1790 at Malmö Konstmuseum A study of Pigments and Painting Technological Construction
(2015-03-05)This Publication is an in-depth study of an oil painting by the Swedish artist Alexander Roslin (1718- 1793), the Selfportrait 1790, which belongs to the Malmö Konstmuseum in Sweden (inv. nr. MKM 891). Roslin was a very ... -
Aluminiumskulptur i utemiljö En skadeinventering av offentlig skulptur i aluminium
(2016-02-16)The number of publications concerning problems with aluminum sculptures is limited. As a metal it is known for its durability; there are few problems with sculptures indoor. However, when artistic works constructed of ... -
'Amerikafebern' och byggnadsskicket - En studie av emigrationens påverkan på landsbygdens bebyggelse i Västsverige
(2023-05-24)In the years 1850-1930, about 1.2 million Swedes emigrated, most of them to North America. In popular speech one could say there was an 'America fever' in Sweden. As a result a huge network developed that united people ... -
ANALYS OCH IDENTIFIERING AV BEKÄMPNINGSMEDEL I HISTORISKA TEXTILIER
(2023-06-15)This essay will investigate the risks associated with pesticide contamination in textile collections and how information about pesticide content can be found. Uniforms from the collection of the now closed Gothenburg ... -
ANANASODLING I SVERIGE PÅ 1700- OCH 1800-TALET En studie av odlingsmetoder
(2020-10-28)In the 18th century a pineapple craze was spreading through Europe pushing the boundaries of horticulture to its edge in hope to be the first to successfully grow this precious fruit. It was the Dutch who found success ... -
ANTIKVARIE ELLER BESTÄLLARE? Den kommunala antikvariens roll i upphandling av antikvarisk konsult
(2020-08-05)This thesis examines the municipal antiquarian’s role in the public procurement of antiquarian consultants. In the 1980’s the new Swedish Plan and Building Act emphasized the municipal responsibility over the management ... -
ANVÄNDANDET AV HISTORISKA FÖREBILDER FÖR GESTALTNING AV NY BEBYGGELSE En undersökning av olika perspektiv ur den samtida gestaltningsdebatten
(2023-11-08)In this study arguments for and against the usage of historical references in new built architecture within the contemporary Swedish architectural debate are analysed. Special attention is paid to arguments containing ... -
Användning av arbetshäst - hästen som redskap vid vård av kulturreservat
(2014-01-20)In this survey the studied object is the work horse as a tool when trying to reach the goals of maintenance, stated in an individual plan, of cultural reserves in Sweden. This with special focus on the aspects of economics, ... -
APPROACHES TO THE CONSERVATION OF DAGUERREOTYPES
(2020-08-05)Daguerreotypes as a material are unique, While the image is created on a silver plate they cannot be treated like normal silverware nor can they be treated like other photographic material. There have been a series of ... -
Aquazol - ett åldringsbeständigt ämne?
(2013-07-02)The aim of this study was to investigate the age properties of Aquazol. Approximately two decades ago a new consolidant entered the conservation market, Aquazol. Practically every paper written about this synthetic resin ... -
Arbetarkaféer i Göteborg
(2014-07-02)The following essay has studied worker cafées in Gothenburg. This has resulted in a mapping of all worker cafées in Gothenburg, past and present, mentioned as such in the source material and as found by the authors own ...