The tapa cloth before treatment shows crumpled edges and strong fold lines
A detail of previous tape repair used to secure partially attached edges
A detail of the curling edges is shown before treatment
A detail of the corner shows the extent of the crumpled edges and fold lines
A detail of the corner shows the extent of the crumpled edges and fold lines
The colorants are tested to see if they can withstand a moisture treatment
Conservator Simms places weights on top of folds after applying local moisture; this helps flatten fold lines
After treatment the tapa might not look different, but a take a closer look, especially at the edges
After treatment the edges are now flat as possible
After treatment the edges are now flat as possible
After treatment the edges are now flat as possible