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  3. Conservation and restoration of leather objects - Wikipedia

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    A finish or dressing is often applied for aesthetic reasons, rather than conservation. When a dressing is applied, it may brighten an object and give a new sheen to the leather without contributing to the preservation of the object. However, in some instances, this may lead to conservation problems.

  4. British Museum leather dressing - Wikipedia

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    The British Museum leather dressing was part of an elaborate leather conservation programme. Other steps entailed cleaning the leather, if necessary with soap and water, and applying an aqueous solution of 7% potassium lactate as a buffer. A warning was given about the dangers of using too much lactate, which made books sticky and could cause ...

  5. Zipper - Wikipedia

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    Zipper slider brings together the two sides of teeth. The popular North American term zipper (UK zip, or occasionally zip-fastener) came from the B. F. Goodrich Company in 1923. The company used Gideon Sundbäck's fastener on a new type of rubber boots (or galoshes) and referred to it as the zipper, and the name stuck. The two chief uses of the ...

  6. Handbag - Wikipedia

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    A distinction can also be made between soft-body handbags or frame handbags, where a metal frame supports the textile or leather of the bag. Frame bags often use a kissing lock closure, with two interlocking metal beads set on the top of the frame. Kissing locks were popular on handbags during the early- to mid-20th century, and remain popular ...

  7. Fashion accessory - Wikipedia

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    Burberry-brand handbag. In fashion, an accessory is an item used to contribute, in a secondary manner, to an individual's outfit.Accessories are often chosen to complete an outfit and complement the wearer's look. [1]

  8. Glossary of sewing terms - Wikipedia

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    2. Darning also refers to any of several needlework techniques that are worked using darning stitches, including pattern darning (a type of embroidery), net darning or filet lace, and needle weaving, a drawn thread work technique. [1] darning mushroom A darning mushroom is a tool used for darning clothes, particularly socks. The sock can be ...

  9. Leather production processes - Wikipedia

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    wetting back- semi-processed leather is rehydrated. sammying - 45-55%(m/m) water is squeezed out the leather. splitting - the leather is split into one or more horizontal layers. shaving - the leather is thinned using a machine which cuts leather fibres off. neutralisation - the pH of the leather is adjusted to a value between 4.5 and 6.5.