Suffrage Banner, 1908

Newnham College, Cambridge University

Suffrage Banner, 1908

A banner made from olive green velvet, embroidered turquoise Indian silk, silk embroidery and silver paint.

Treatment Received

• •Surface cleaned using a variable powered vacuum to remove surface particulates.
• •Ingrained dirt and stains were lifted with vulcanised rubber sponge.
• •An ultrasonic humidifier was used to lessen the hard creases.
• •The leather strap was consolidated using a leather consolidant and supported with custom coloured Japanese tissue.
• •The fraying cord was secured using a conservation grade adhesive.
• •The loose threads in the flower embroidery were secured.
• •A new Velcro header tape was created and secured to the reverse top edge.
• •A wood batten was cut to size and sealed using an acrylic glaze.