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http://dx.doi.org/10.5850/JKSCT.2021.45.4.573

The Age Estimation and Conservation Treatment of Suit Worn by Yu Rim (1898-1961), National Registered Cultural Heritage Item No. 609  

Lee, Ryangmi (Seoul Museum of Craft Art)
An, Boyeon (Cultural Heritage Conservation Science Center, National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles / v.45, no.4, 2021 , pp. 573-585 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper describes the processes conducted in the analysis and conservation of suit worn by Yu Rim (1898-1961). The suit consists of a jacket and pants and is a typical Mao-style suit for independence activists; it is notable in that it was made of domestic wool. Inside the jacket, there is a machine embroidery of the name "Danju," a label of synthetic resin which reads "Daegu citizen's tailor's shop," and buttons engraved with "PUSAN SIN-HUNG." According to our textile analysis, the outer layer is composed of worsted wool while the lining is made from acetate. Damage to the garment from malodor and insects has been repaired, and the suit has been restored to its original shape by a conservation treatment that has reinforced the textiles. This conservation case can provide valuable research data on the preservation of modern and contemporary clothing. In addition, this study also attempts to estimate the date of suit worn by Yu Rim's production by comparing it with woolen suits produced around the same time and examining the clues associated with the relics. This is significant since it enhances the value of the cultural assets and provides detailed information on the historical transformation of domestic suits.
Keywords
Suit worn by Yu Rim; Mao-style suit; Textile conservation treatment; Oriental Tex;
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