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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Thin strips of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=linen linen] fabric with an adhesive coating on one side. The adhesive is usually a water activated compound, such as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dextrin dextrin] or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=animal | + | Thin strips of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=linen linen] fabric with an adhesive coating on one side. The adhesive is usually a water activated compound, such as [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dextrin dextrin] or [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=animal%20glue animal glue]. Linen tapes have been used for hinges on containers and boxes. They are not used on valuable objects, books, or papers because the adhesive is generally too strong, inflexible and difficult to remove. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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| − | * | + | * Book and Paper Group, ''Paper Conservation Catalog'', AIC, 1984, 1989 |
* ''A Glossary of Paper Conservation Terms'', Margaret Ellis (ed.), Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York City, 1998 | * ''A Glossary of Paper Conservation Terms'', Margaret Ellis (ed.), Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York City, 1998 | ||
Revision as of 06:26, 24 July 2013
Description
Thin strips of linen fabric with an adhesive coating on one side. The adhesive is usually a water activated compound, such as dextrin or animal glue. Linen tapes have been used for hinges on containers and boxes. They are not used on valuable objects, books, or papers because the adhesive is generally too strong, inflexible and difficult to remove.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Holland tape; cloth tape
Additional Information
Paper catalog, Book and Paper Specialty Group, AIC
Additional Images
Linen tape
Gummed linen tape, reflected light
Gummed linen tape; transmitted light
Gummed linen tape
Gummed linen tape
Authority
- Book and Paper Group, Paper Conservation Catalog, AIC, 1984, 1989
- A Glossary of Paper Conservation Terms, Margaret Ellis (ed.), Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York City, 1998