HRP_Conservators

[HRP_Conservators @HRPConservation]

Delighted to have had the opportunity to talk at the #Technart2023 conference about @HRP_palaces recent research on #historictapestry #dye analysis with #hyperspectralimaging. Many thanks to the organisers for such a stimulating conference! @HertSci_UK @ahrcpress, @ICONSci

[HRP_Conservators @HRPConservation]

Delighted our paper Mapping Materials and Dyes on Historic Tapestries Using Hyperspectral Imaging is now available to access online https://t.co/2Nq5voiQaa #mdpiheritage via @Heritage_MDPI #DHA41, @HRP_palaces @ClydeHSI, #heritagescience, @ahrcpress, @HertSci_UK @ICONSci

[HRP_Conservators @HRPConservation]

It was a pleasure having the opportunity to meet you and your colleagues to discuss about how @AHRCpress funded scientific infrastructure upgrades enabling important research underpinning conservation work at @HRP_palaces #heritagescience, #conservation

[HRP_Conservators @HRPConservation]

Pleased to have presented our recent collaborative research with #ClydeHSI: Mapping materials and dyes on historic tapestries using hyperspectral imaging at the #DHA41 conference. https://t.co/bKKmw5uIzB #hyperspectralimaging #tapestries #dye #analysis #heritagescience

[HRP_Conservators @HRPConservation]

We are hiring a #heritagescientist! Join our team and be involved in delivering important research for the care of six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. You will be based in our state-of-the-art #lab at #HamptonCourtPalace #heritagescience https://t.co/tu3RcjfiMP

[HRP_Conservators @HRPConservation]

@UKregistrars

[HRP_Conservators @HRPConservation]

📣 #conservatorjobs
We are looking for 2x Textile #Conservator (full-time, perm. & part-time 12m.) to join the Textile Conversation Studios at #HamptonCourtPalace 🌺

To learn more, visit https://t.co/d0rX5r7Uij Closing date: 19 June
#textileconservation #costumeconservation

[HRP_Conservators @HRPConservation]

Join us! Tickets are still available for the Reigate Stone Symposium @TowerOfLondon & online March 29 organised by @HRPConservation & @OxRBL @oxfordgeography @ICONSci #buildingconservation #heritagescience @HertSci_UK
https://t.co/xFZxxmZxyk

[International Council of Museums (ICOM) @IcomOfficiel]

Bactrian statuettes made of chlorite and calcite
(usually with an exceedingly small head and elaborate dress). They are said to come from a very broad area covering northern Afghanistan, but also eastern Iran, and southern Turkmenistan.
Size: maximum 14 cm high.

[International Council of Museums (ICOM) @IcomOfficiel]

🔹PRE-ISLAMIC PERIOD🔹
Pottery goblets with pipal design, from Mundigak, 3rd millenium BC, 9–19 cm.

Early metal artefacts (flat blades, arrowheads, axe heads and blades) of varying shapes.

Cosmetic jars of metal, sometimes with three legs, and in the shape of an animal.

[International Council of Museums (ICOM) @IcomOfficiel]

‼️THREAD OF AFGHAN ANTIQUITIES AT RISK‼️
Afghan heritage is currently under threat of looting and illicit traffic. Help us protect the identity & history of Afghan people by sharing this thread.

Categories of Afghan objects at risk⬇️
–images depict examples, not stolen objects–

[HRP_Conservators @HRPConservation]

@HRP_palaces unveils state-of-the-art facility following almost £1M investment on #heritagescience research infrastructure through the #AHRC #CapabilityforCollectionsFund
#science #research #conservation #STEM @HertSci_UK
https://t.co/y6B1peSXw9

[Martin Michette @MartinMichette]

Our paper on past #ReigateStone #conservation is now #openaccess here: https://t.co/oc5WrhsfK4 It includes tests on a bespoke test wall built @TowerOfLondon 20 years ago. @Geodiverse @oxfordgeography @vlachou_mogire @HRPConservation

[Meagen S, ACR @amazingMeagen]

Kate Frame's poster highlights research-led, stakeholder decision making that moved from #preservation to #conservation for the Reubens ceiling @ Banqueting House @HRP_palaces, a location I walked along each day for 3 yrs. #IICCongress @IIC_

[HRP_Conservators @HRPConservation]

Pleased to be presenting @HRP_palaces scientific research and external collaborative projects at the #IICCongress. Topics range from #smart technologies for light protection to Banqueting House Whitehall #Rubens paintings, Reigate #stone and #vibrationmonitoring #HeritageScience

[HRP_Conservators @HRPConservation]

2 of 2 #objectofthemonth for March is related to #InternationalWomensDay, a focal point in the movement for women's rights. So, for March we have objects relating to 3 generations of women in the Royal Family. Vote below!

[HRP_Conservators @HRPConservation]

On Sunday 8 March it was International Women’s Day. So, for March we have objects relating to 3 generations of women in the Royal Family: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Anne. Vote in the next tweet...1 of 2

[HRP_Conservators @HRPConservation]

Are you wondering what a scientist might do in a Palace? If you want to find out read our Senior Conservation Scientist's blog contributing to HRP's #InternationalWomenDay2020 #heritage #scienceweek #STEM

[Historic Royal Palaces @HRP_palaces]

Constantina Vlachou is a conservation scientist who spends lots of her days in a lab, working out the best methods for protecting our buildings and collections 👩‍🔬 Happy #InternationalWomensDay Read on: https://t.co/xigcQvqUwb

[HRP_Conservators @HRPConservation]

Did you know that a bed could have arms? #InOurStudioToday we are adding protection to the fragile silk that covers the valance arms, which extend from the tester frame to support the edges of the valances. @RCT #MendingTheBed #royaldamask #textileconservation #textiletuesday

[HRP_Conservators @HRPConservation]

@piedwarbler1 @austinsmum2011 @TracyBorman You can make an appointment to view our collections in store if you are particularly interested as a researcher. For details see our website https://t.co/Ap5paukK2N