"The suitability of the DMA method for the characterization of recent and historical parchments and leathers" by Cucos and Budrugeac (2010)

Cucos, A.; Budrugeac, P.; "The suitability of the DMA method for the characterization of recent and historical parchments and leathers", The International Journal of Conservation Science 1(1) (2010) 13-18

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Abstract:  

The dynamical mechanical analysis (DMA) technique was used for the characterization of some recently manufactured and historical parchments and leathers. The obtained results were correlated with the DSC measurements performed for these biomaterials. We point out the suitability of the DMA method for distinguishing qualitatively between a recently manufactured leather and a patrimonial one, as well as for assessing the deterioration of the parchments and leathers as a result of natural ageing.

Saddlery by Hasluck (1904)

Hasluck, Paul N.; Saddlery, D. McKay, Philadelphia (1904)

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Table of contents:

I. Gentleman's Riding Saddle

II. Panel for Gentleman's Saddle

III. Ladies' Side Saddles
IV. Children's Saddles or Pilches

V. Saddle Cruppers, Breastplates, and other Accessories

VI. Riding Bridles

VII. Breaking-down Tackle

VIII. Head Collars

IX. Horse Clothing

X. Knee-caps and Miscellaneous Articles

XI. Repairing Harness and Saddlery

Saddle, 15th century, The Met Museum of Art

"Saddle [Tibetan] (2002.225)". In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000–. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/tbar/ho_2002.225.htm (August 2007)