This is however not often easy to discern when working on objects which had entered the museum collection many years ago.
Recently, 15 Southeast Asian barkcloth vests from NHB's ethnographic collection from the 1920s were selected to undergo conservation treatment.
In this project report, Object Conservator, Angie Liow shares with us the intricate process involved in preserving this barkcloth collection.
Download Conservation Treatment for the Barkcloth Collection