KAYLEIGH SPRING

objects conservator

JAPANESE SLIPPER

BEFORE TREATMENT

Japanese Slipper Before Treatment Japanese Slipper Before Treatment Japanese Slipper Before Treatment

DUe to pest infestation the slipper was placed in a deep freeze.

After freezing the slipper was cleaned using a soft brush and museum vacuum.


DURING TREATMENT

Japanese Slipper During Treatment

The holes from pest damage were then filled with a paste made from japanese tissue and Klucel G.


AFTER TREATMENT

Japanese Slipper After Treatment