Martin Rattler, c. 1920s

Missing two bifolios, previous repairs starting to lift, repair sewing has caused frayed foredge

Before Treatment

  • Consolidation of previous repairs with paste

  • Guarding of sewing stations on chelated pages using repair tissue and paste

  • Rebinding of the pamphlet using linen thread in the staple holes

Treatment

  • Removal of sewing thread

  • Chelation of rust from staples

  • Insertion of toned paper for missing bifolios

After Treatment

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