ABSTRACT

Many approaches have developed over time for the conservation of architectural, wood wall panels. Some proved effective at handling severe issues such as warpage, while others more cosmetic. At George Washington's Mount Vernon home, the wall panels of the Front Parlor have been the subject of many iterations of treatment, and exploration of previous interventions provides examples for conservators to analyse treatment efficacy, the causes of panel issues and the rationale behind implementing treatments. The results from the most recent panel intervention at Mount Vernon illustrates that wall panels can be treated with humidification and battens to be re-flattened to a certain degree. This article will explore previous wall panel treatments at Mount Vernon through visual assessment and archival research, and evaluate all past treatments to reflect a comprehension of the dynamic between wood, structure, and moisture. Also included are the procedures used to implement the latest round of treatment, which employed a protocol of controlled humidification and pressure developed by conservator F. Carey Howlett, and installation techniques using modified battens on the reverse of panels for in situ leveling and filling. Lastly, data is provided regarding the reactions of panels to humidification treatment.

摘要

随着时间的推移，已经开发出许多方法来保护建筑木墙板。有些被证明可以有效地处理诸如翘曲等严重问题，而另一些则更美观。在乔治华盛顿的弗农山家中，前厅的墙板一直是多次重复治疗的主题，对以前干预措施的探索为保护人员分析治疗效果、面板问题的原因和实施治疗的理由提供了例子。最近在弗农山进行的面板干预的结果表明，墙板可以通过加湿处理，并且板条可以在一定程度上重新压平。本文将通过视觉评估和档案研究探索弗农山以前的墙板处理，并评估所有过去的处理，以反映对木材、结构和水分之间动态的理解。还包括用于实施最新一轮处理的程序，该程序采用了由管理员 F. Carey Howlett 开发的受控加湿和压力协议，以及在面板背面使用改进的板条进行现场平整和填充的安装技术。最后，提供了有关面板对加湿处理的反应的数据。以及在面板背面使用改进的板条进行现场平整和填充的安装技术。最后，提供了有关面板对加湿处理的反应的数据。以及在面板背面使用改进的板条进行现场平整和填充的安装技术。最后，提供了有关面板对加湿处理的反应的数据。