CONSULTING STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECT DISSERTATIONS

A copy of each student’s research project dissertation is held in the Conservation Department of the V&A and can be made available to individuals for the purpose of research or private study on application to the Department Administrator under the following conditions:

• The work is copyright material. No quotation may be published without proper acknowledgement. No student work may be photocopied without the express permission of the author.
• The work is as submitted and uncorrected. No responsibility is taken for the accuracy of the information or opinions therein.
• The work may be consulted on the premises of the V&A. Copies or photocopies cannot be provided.
• All users must complete the record sheet at the front of each box/file.

Research Projects are listed below, most recent first:

2009

Barsby, Jennifer: No Sweat? Removing Perspiration Stains from Viscose Rayon Clothing

Chaviara, Artemi: Blued Steel. Which Blue? A Method of Documenting the Colour of Blued Steel Objects

Duffus, Philippa: An Investigation into the Suitability of Corrosion Intercept® Foam for Use in Museums

Kitano, Satomi: An Investigation into the Causes of Warping in Ivory Miniatures

McLean, Lucy: A Tale of Scale – Investigation into Methods of Removing Limescale from Bronze Fountain Statuary

Studer, Jenny: Investigations of the Application of Acoustic Emission Technique to Limoges Enamel for Damage Assessment

2008

Gatley, Sam: An Investigation into the Mounting Potential of the Nylon Yarn, Grilon

2007

Arnott, Hazel: Does Waxing Really Hurt? A Study into the Use of Beeswax as a Sewing Thread Conditioner, With Specific Reference to Metal-Thread Embroidery

Cole, Alice: Digital Printing for Textile Conservation

Lynch, Lirica: Does Plant Type Affect Susceptibility? A Study of Anecdotal Evidence, Pest Monitoring Data and Other Factors

Joly, Sandra: Formulating a Statement of Significance and Evaluating its Application to the Conservation of a Group of Chinese Deity Figures in the Horniman Museum

2006

Luxford, Naomi: Investigation into the Effective Lifetime of Cellulose Nitrate Lacquer to Prevent Silver Tarnish

Schertel, Barbara: Polyurethane-coated Textiles Found on Furniture from the 1960s and 1970s: Their Manufacture, Deterioration, and Consolidation

2005

Gassner, Heidrun: A Scientific and Ethical Assessment of the Suitability of Consolidants rarely used in Ethnographic Conservation for Flaking Paint on Chokwe Masks – With special Reference to Surface Change upon Consolidation

Gruber, Katja: The Development of Black Japanning In England 1620-1820

Kagiadaki, Anna: Preservation of Amber. Measuring Cracks on Flat Samples of Transparent Baltic Amber

Ntanos, Konstantinos: Investigation into Acceptable Rates of Change of Relative Humidity

2004

Eatman, Sherrie: Dalles de Verre: History, Materials, Techniques and Treatments

Jurkiewicz-Gotch, Iwona: Scale in Architectural Drawings – Does It Matter?

Schmuecker, Emma: Historic Iron: Surface Stabilisation and Appearance

2003

Schaper, Camilla: Green Light for Laser Cleaning of Plaster?

Schellmann, Nanke: Aqueous Cleaning of Photo-degraded Oriental Lacquer

2002

Hallett, Kathryn: "Illuminating World Cultures": UV-Filtered Lighting and the Evaluation of Cellulose Degradation

Kruse, Kirsten: Comparison of Aqueous Iron Stain Removal Techniques from Vitreous and Painted Enamel Signs

Wressell, Neil: An Investigation of Options for the Removal of Shellac Coatings added to a Complex Plaster Sculpture

2001

Hall, Annie: A Case Study of the Conservation of a 14th Century Tibetan Sculpture, with a focus on the Ethical Considerations of the Removal of the Sculpture's Contents for Study

Hentula, Hannele: Electric Guitar Finishes - Materials, Techniques, Deterioration and Conservation

Porter, Heather: Poles Apart - The Rise and Fall of the Sedan Chair in England

Sundström, Ricard: Perceptions of Restoration: A Comparative Study using Digital Media to Assess Acceptance Levels of Damaged Painted Museum Objects

2000

Carter, Rowan: Contact and Collaboration - Developments in East Asian Lacquer Conservation since 1978

Shiho, Sasaki: Colours in Japanese Prints – A Study of Safflower Red & Dayflower Blue

1999

Davies, Laura: Queer Boilings - The History of Techniques and Conservation of Cuir Bouilli

Haldane, Elizabeth-Anne: The Search for the Perfect Body- or How to Choose your Mannequin!

Hobbs, Victoria: A Study of Ethical and Cultural Issues Relating to Maori Cultural Property in Museum Collections

Ronnerstam, Cecilia: Retouching in Miniature - A Critical Assessment of Paraloid B72 in selected Solvents as a Non-aqueous Retouching Medium for European Portrait Miniatures

Ventikou, Metaxia: Investigations into the Geology and Weathering of Marl: Background Research for an Approach to the Conservation of a Marl Fireplace

1998

Hillcoat-Imanishi, Anna: Two Hamzanama Pages

Lang, Shanye: A Review of Literature Published in Response to Wolber's Resin Soaps and Solvent Gels

Steel, Sophia: "If gold ruste, what shall Iren do?" - Considerations Made When Investigating Discoloured, High-karat Gold Objects Prior to Conservation

1997

Eastwood, Hannah: Richard Redgrave - A Study of His Paintings and Work in the Context of the V&A Museum Including the Technical Examination of Four Paintings

Griffiths, Roger: Storage: Not so simple - Improved Storage Specification for Modern Furniture Collections

Lamb, Andrew: A Study of the Characteristics, Construction and Deterioration of Membranophones and the Effects of Relative Humidity on some Physical Properties on Early Medieval Stained Glass Panels

Makau, Ariana: Investigation of Corrosion and Cleaning Techniques on Early Medieval Stained Glass Panels

Oestreicher, Lisa: The Staircase, Armoury and Hall, Strawberry Hill - an Investigation of their Painted Surfaces

Rutherston, Jane: Laminates for Repairing Guards in Albums

1996

Muller, Sonja: An Investigation into Detergents Suitable for Cellulose Fibres in Textile Conservation

Oliver, Rachel: "Who is Potter, Pray, and Who the Pot?" an Investigation into the Authenticity of Four Pieces of Lajvardina

Winness, Merete: A Feasibility Study of the use of Video Microscopy for Wood Identification of Furniture in Situ

1995

Farmer, Vivienne: Work of Thorns - A Study of the Indian technique of Babul, Khardar or 'Work of Thorns'

Weech, Marie-Therese: Saint Anne and the Holy Kinship - Appendices

1994

Barnes, Laura: Iron Staining in Porous Ceramics - Methods of Removal

Potter, Jennifer: A New Method of Removing Rust Stains from Indian Chintz

1993

Anderson, Drew: An Evaluation of Treatments Suitable for Glass Paint Consolidation

Balfour, Derek: The Conservation of Upholstery Haircloth using an Adhesive Technique

Boulter, Sarah-Jane: A Technical & Historical Study of a 14th Cent. Polychromed Stone Effigy of a Knight with Comparisons

Gent, Megan: An Investigation of a Practical Treatment for Removing Iron Stains in Platinum Prints

Neher, Albert: Investigation into the Reversibility of Distinct Strengths of Animal Glues and Five Different Methods of Reversing

Newman, Stephen: A Comparison of Epoxy Resin Adhesives and Metal Alloy Solders for the Repair and Cons of Silver Artefacts

Mapes, Phillippa: English Flock Wallpapers in the Eighteenth Century

Sandiford, Mark: Embossed Wallpapers Infilling in Situ

Sheasby, Stephen: The Dimensional Response of Gilded Wood to Variations in Relative Humidity

1992