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Conservation of Palm Leaf Manuscripts
By: Erika IchiharaLIS 620
Overview Background Information Factors and Consequences of Deterioration Procedures for Conservation
Removing Insects Removing Surface Soil Repairing Mechanical Damage Oiling
Review of Palm Leaf Manuscripts Produced from dried palm leaves South Asia and Southeast Asia
Preparing palm-leaves in southwest China
Factors of Deterioration Physical Factors/Climate Biological Factors Chemical Factors Human Factors
Consequences of Deterioration
Discoloration Damage by insects Fungal effect Splitting of the
surface layer Fading of writing Brittleness and weakening of the leaves
Insect Damage
Procedures for Conservation Clean soiled surfaces Strengthen image Support damaged areas Impart flexibility Reduce further insect damage
Removing Insects Kill all insects infesting manuscripts Freeze, mothballs containing para-
dichlorobenzene or naphthalene Placed in airtight container Gently brush with soft brush to remove
dust and insect parts
Removing Surface Soil Dry Cleaning (soft brush and erasers) Cleaning and Hydrating Old, Dried Oil
Soak in non-bleach detergent and warm water
Ethyl alcohol
Repairing Mechanical Damage Use Japanese-type tissue with PVA and
methyl cellulose Similar to mending
Paper should be thinner than the palm leaf
Oiling Neem (maragosa) Oil
Insect repellent too! Lightly apply with soft brush Air-dry to avoid molding May use lampblack to improve clarity of
writing
After finishing with these repairs… Polish with soft dry cloth, restring with
cord, case, and box, together with a small amount of insect repellant
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