• Climate Adaptation from the Gardeners Perspective: A Comparative Study between Sweden and the United Kingdom 

  Grönlund, Emma (2024-09-17)

  This thesis presents a comparative study into the practices and perspectives of 19 heritage gardeners across nine gardens in the United Kingdom and Sweden, focusing on their responses to climate change. The study encompasses ...

• Kvinnorna & trädgården på Södertuna slott: en fallstudie om Södertunas trädgårdshistoria mellan 1805–1839 och 1891–1960 

  Karlsson, Fanny (2024-09-10)

  This essay is a case study that examines the garden history of Södertuna Castle trough the perspective of women’s-history. It does so by examining the two time periods 1805-1839 and 1891-1960 when the two women, first ...

• Shifting water-land relations: Understanding heritage through a landscape approach in the proposed biosphere reserve at Lake Hjälmaren 

  Nuding, Elise Mae (2024-09-10)

  The Lake Hjälmaren landscape is defined by changing relationships between water and land over time and has been formatively shaped by human activity in the modern era. The last 150 years have seen a succession of wide-scale ...

• Exploring the Efficacy of Adhesives in Plastic Bonding: A Comprehensive Experimental Analysis with Emphasis on PVC-P Conservation 

  Leotta, Thea (2024-09-10)

  This research project conducted a comprehensive investigation into the long-term compatibility of six distinct adhesives with PVC-P plastic, a plastic material with a high degree of problematic characteristics in museum ...

• Restoration Techniques for a Vandalized Aluminum Artwork: A Case Study of Lucio Fontana’s Teatrino from Les Quattro Oggetti e Due Poesie collection 

  Ljungquist, Olivia (2024-08-22)

  This thesis investigates and evaluates various shaping methods for restoring a vandalized aluminum artwork. The methods examined include mechanical cold-working, hot-working – a soft annealing technique, and a combination ...

• LASCAUX® MEDIUM FOR CONSOLIDATION Material Properties Before & After Artificial Aging 

  Wilson, Louise (2024-08-22)

  Lascaux® Medium for Consolidation (MfC) is an aqueous dispersion of acrylic copolymers that was developed for consolidation of polychrome wooden objects. While there have been studies investigating the properties of MfC, ...

• Fläckreducering – Blå Vinranka En jämförande studie av två efterbehandlingsmetoder vid rengöring av glaserad keramik 

  Johansson, Linnéa (2024-08-22)

  This study explores the effects of two different post-treatment methods on stain reduction in glazed creamware from the late 20th century. The objects stains have been characterized by type one and type two stains which ...

• Konsolidering av vävspända papperstapeter: analys och metodutveckling 

  Nordfeldt, Anna (2024-08-22)

  Printed and painted wallpaper on a weaved fabric backing was a common way to decorate homes in Sweden during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Not much is written about the craftsmanship in relation to the hanging ...

• Omkonservering av Vattendränkt Läder Analys och Metodutveckling för Vasaskeppets Läderartefakter 

  Jonsson, Klara (2024-08-22)

  In the collections of the Vasa Museum, 100 leather objects have exhibited salt precipitations. The objects, that have previously been impregnated with PEG, have become deteriorated and fragmented due to the precipitations. ...

• VÄRMEAKTIVERADE TISSUES PÅ TRANSPARENT PAPPER En jämförande studie vid revlagning 

  Cedvall, Julia (2024-08-22)

  Works on transparent paper, also commonly known as tracing paper, have been described as ephemeral or temporary working documents and they usually number large quantities in archival and museum collections. They have ...

• CÉRONIS BIVAXFERNISSA En undersökning av innehåll, löslighet och åldringsegenskaper 

  Löf, Stina (2024-08-22)

  The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview of Céronis beeswax varnish by Lefranc & Bourgeois; its contents, aging properties, solubility, and possible removal methods, with Göteborgs Konstmuseum􀍛s ...

• Stabilising heritage Iron gall ink corrosion on paper and the eternal search for an ideal treatment 

  Lagerqvist Alidoost, Anna (2024-07-01)

  This study has been conducted to investigate the complexities of iron gall ink, its degradation mechanisms and possible stabilisation methods. Iron gall ink represents a writing medium that was commonly used from the ...

• Neural Radiance Fields for the Digitization of Ethnographic Collections: A Comparative Analysis of State-of-the-Art and Established Methods for the 3D Documentation of Cultural Heritage Objects 

  Callahan, Claire Maeve (2024-07-01)

  Conventional 3D documentation utilizing Structure-from-Motion (SfM) techniques has been established as an accurate and comprehensible method of cultural heritage digitization. The recent development of Neural Radiance ...

• Maximerande av ekosystemtjänster i urbana kulturmiljöer: En fallstudie om trädval i Pommerska tomten i Mariestad 

  Noro Svärd, Astrid (2024-06-25)

  The purpose of this work has been to explore what ecosystem services a small green area in an urban environment can offer and whether specific trees can be used to maximize regulatory ecosystem services in a ...

• Sortval för Äpplehagen: Odlade och rekommenderade äpplesorter i Skaraborgs län 1880–1930 

  Carlsson, Fanny (2024-06-25)

  This thesis investigates the former apple orchard Äpplehagen with a focus on its origin, history, and remaining fruit trees. Historical aerial photographs, historical maps, an interview with a former owner, together ...

• Äppelträdets beskurna form: Trädets utseende utifrån den tryckta handboken 1852–2021 

  Ågaurdh, Sofia (2024-06-25)

  This bachelor's thesis is a study of the variation of basic forms given the Swedish appeltrees. As a cultural custodian in gardening, my task is to see values in the green environment and manage them for the future. ...

• Traditionella och samtida bottenbjälklag: med fokus på isoleringsmaterialen 

  Sjögren, Matilda (2024-05-30)

  The survey aims to shed light on traditional and contemporary bottom floor frames, their construction and different insulating materials; mineral wool, wood shavings and charcoal. The purpose is to analyze and discuss ...

• En rörspis: och hur den är uppbyggd 

  Losciale, Frida (2024-05-22)

  This thesis researches the construction of the Swedish masonry heater called rörspis. A rörspis has an inner smoke channel system that stores heat and it was developed in the early 19th century alongside the Swedish ...

• Påmärkning vid virkesberedning - Bastning. Ett hantverksförsök 

  Karlsson, David (2024-05-15)

  This essay aims to investigate a rare method of marking up timber before hewing it. The method for marking up timber is by eyesight, where visual judgment and the use of a broad axe are the tools employed. The broad ...

• Läggning av ett kilsågat brädgolv 

  Ivåker, Felix (2024-05-15)

  This bachelor thesis contains the findings of an investigation into the laying of wedge sawn wood flooring. The advantage of wedge sawn wood flooring is the usage of more material from each board reducing waste. The ...

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