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| − | Thin strips of [ | + | 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. |
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Holland tape; cloth tape | Holland tape; cloth tape | ||
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* Book and Paper Group, ''Paper Conservation Catalog'', AIC, 1984, 1989 | * Book and Paper Group, ''Paper Conservation Catalog'', AIC, 1984, 1989 | ||
Latest revision as of 13:00, 8 September 2022
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 Images
Linen tape
Gummed linen tape, reflected light
Gummed linen tape; transmitted light
Gummed linen tape
Gummed linen tape
Resources and Citations
- 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