Kulturhistoriskt värdefulla textiler i bruk och på museer En jämförande studie av konserveringsåtgärder vid tre textilkonserveringsateljéer i Sverige

Abstract

This thesis aims to investigate wether or not there is a difference between how textiles with a high cultural significance are treated differently if the object is in an environment where it is ment to be used or if it the object is a museum object . This thesis aims to study if and how conservation treatments differ between historically valuable textile objects in use from those in museums. The study is based on four case studies where conservation reports are compiled and studied in order to gain an understanding of the possible differences. All the objects’ original role is strictly functional. Two of the objects are still in use and have a religious and ceremonial significance. One of these objects are owned by the Swedish Royal Court and the other one is owned by the Swedish Church. The other two objects are museum objects that were previously in use with a functional role similar to that of the previous two objects, but without the religious significance. All of the objects are costumes. The two later objects are owned by Livrustkammaren and Skokloster slott med stiftelsen Hallwylska museet. The textile conservators responsible for the various conservation treatments presented in this thesis have all been interviewed to provide a deeper understanding of the client and what underlines the decisions conserning methods and materials. Based on the results from the study material, there are differences in the extent of the measures carried out and the values that are rewarded for the respective objects. The aesthetic values are highlighted regarding the objects in use and requirements of use justify more extensive measures than regarding the museum objects. It is also possible to discern differences in decision-making and who are engaged in this based on the owner of the object. The object owned by the Swedish Church, which also is protected in Kulturmiljölag (1988:950), has other requirements regarding the decision procedures and documentation. In the other cases the conservators are more free regarding decision-making in conservation treatments.