Lohm, Karin (ed.): The Forgotten History. Upholstery Conservation. [Proceedings from the first international conference in Europe focused on the upholstery history; held in Vadstena, Sweden.]
 
Linköping, Linköping University, 2011. 4to. 25 x 21 cms. 288 pp. Richly illustrated. Text in English.
 
Publisher’s pictorial boards. Very fine.
 
Contents: ”Impressions of the Conference” by Adrian Smith, ”Asking Good Questions” by Elizabeth Lahikainen, ”Things to Consider: Ten Research Topics or Categories Used for Thorough Upholstery Treatment Decisions” by Elizabeth Lahikainen, ”The Evolution of American Upholstery Techniques: 1650-1900” by Nancy Britton with Mark Anderson, ”The History of Cushions and the Use of Feathers in Upholstery: 1580-1800” by Heather Porter, ”The Historic Use of Slipcovers” by Anne Battram, ”Upholstery Springs: Their Introduction and Early Development in Britain and America” by Nancy Britton and Heather Porter, ”The Forgotten History of Upholstery in Sweden: with a Focus on 17th Century and Early 18th Century Furniture” by Mats Grennfalk, ”Documentation: an Important Step Before Conservation” by Xavier Bonnet, ”A Review of Carriage Trimming in 19 Century England” by Nicola Gentle, ”The Reconstruction of a Mid-19th Century Brussels Carpet” by Martin Ciszuk, ”Documenting the Globe: Recording and Conserving Modern Upholstery Techniques and Materials Before They Disappear” by Joelle DJ Wickens, ”The Study and Conservation Treatment of an 18th Century Wheelchair” by Agathe Strouk, ”Upholstery Conservation - Foam Rubber and its Effect on the Textile Parts of the Chair” by Kirsi Rumbin, ”Extraordinary Findings: The Conservation and Investigation of an Italian Renaissance Dantesca Chair” by Gwen Spicer, ”The Camelback Sofa - an Example of Late 18th Century American Upholstery Techniques” by David Bayne, Nancy Britton, Deborah Lee Trupin, ”An Evaluation of A Portable X-radiographic Unit for the Examination of Fragile Upholstered Furniture Inside Historic Houses” by Kathryn Gill, and ”The Authors”.