H2020Индивидуална стипендия2017–2019

LightFasTR · Understanding the light-fastness of heritage Turkey Red textiles through modern dye chemistry and historical dyeing technology to inform sustainable display and access

„Хоризонт 2020“ — Действия „Мария Склодовска-Кюри“

Период: 2017-03-20 → 2019-03-19
Финансиране от ЕС: 183 455 €
Участници: 1
Схема: MSCA-IF-EF-ST

Линиите свързват координатора с партньорите.

Накратко на български

Историческите тъкани в цвят „турско червено“ от Шотландия се анализират, за да се разбере как материалите и методите на боядисване влияят върху устойчивостта им на светлина. Това помага на музеите да определят подходящото осветление, за да запазят цветовете на текстилното наследство.

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Резултати накратко

Understanding the light-fastness of heritage Turkey Red textiles through modern dye chemistry and historical dyeing technology to inform sustainable display and access

Problem/issue addressed LightFasTR is a novel interdisciplinary project combining historical and scientific research to investigate the impact of materials and methods on color quality and light-stability of historical Turkey red (TR) textiles for sustainable heritage management. The focuses is TR cotton made in Scotland and techniques of production between 1840 and 1910. LightFasTR drew upon the Fellow’s expertise in dye chemistry and extensive research knowledge of industrial dyeing combined with the host’s expertise in textile conservation and historical dye analysis. The project took an innovative approach to heritage TR preservation by combining historical research of different 19th c. materials and methods with state-of-the-art chemical studies of the colorants in historical and reconstructed textiles. LightFasTR sought to answer: to what extent do differences in materials and methods impact on TR color quality and light-stability? Why were certain materials and process steps important? What are characteristic markers and degradation products in naturally or synthetically dyed TR? Should current light-levels in museums and archives be modified for TR? Importance for society Understanding the historical sources and uses of dyes is essential to value and preserve the world’s rich textile heritage. Turkey red, Europe’s most profitable globalized textile of the 19th c. Industrial Revolution, was famed for colorful bold patterns on a characteristic bright red background. Many 19th c. TR printed cottons survive inside pattern books as well-preserved, vibrant and creative storyboards of forgotten global trade and cultural connections. Museums and archives want to exhibit these collections and increase access, but need to preserve the colors. The 19th c. TR makers’ claim of excellent light-fastness is unproven, raising uncertainty about suitable light levels and exposure times for historical TR textile collections. LightFasTR unites the materials and processes of making 19th c. TR with modern dye chemistry and heritage textile conservation science to give museums and archives insight into the true light stability of TR textiles. Overall objectives • Recreate Turkey red cotton based on historical production techniques to analyse the impact of material and methods on color quality. • Investigate the light-fastness of historical Turkey red cotton through systematic photochemical and analytical studies of the recreated samples using accelerated aging for predictive modeling of color changes and identifying light-aging chemical markers. • Analyze selected historical Turkey red textiles to identify chemical markers for dyeing material used and photodegradation products.

Текст от CORDIS, на английски · Данни: CORDIS, © Европейски съюз

Цел на проекта

LightFasTR seeks to increase physical and creative access to Europe’s most profitable globalised textile of the 19th c. Industrial Revolution - Turkey red (TR) printed cotton. TR was famed for colourful bold patterns on a characteristic bright red background. Many 19th c. TR printed cottons survive within the pages of pattern books as well-preserved, vibrant and creative storyboards of forgotten global trade and cultural connections. Museums and archives want to exhibit these collections and increase access, but need to preserve the colours, especially the characteristic red. The 19th c. TR makers’ claim of excellent light-fastness for the red dye is unproven, raising uncertainty about suitable light levels and exposure times for historical TR textile collections. LightFasTR unites the materials and processes of making 19th c. TR with modern dye chemistry and heritage textile conservation science to provide essential guidance for museums and archives. LightFasTR draws upon the Fellow’s expertise in dye chemistry and reaction mechanisms, and extensive research knowledge of industrial dyeing, notably madder, the traditional natural dye for TR. The Fellow takes an innovative approach to heritage TR preservation by combining historical research of different 19th c. materials and methods with state-of–the art chemical studies of the colorants in historical and reconstructed textiles. LightFasTR seeks to answer: to what extent do differences in materials, methods, makers and period impact on TR colour light-fastness? How much light exposure is safe for historical TR, particularly the red dyes? Should recommended current light-levels in museums and archives be increased or decreased for TR? The Fellow brings the host organisation a unique skill-set of natural dye chemistry for industrialised dyeing to create a world-class knowledge base in the lost tacit and technical skills needed to needed to understand and preserve Europe’s surviving TR heritage.

Оригинален текст от CORDIS (на английски).

Участници

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW · GlasgowКоординаторОбединеното кралство