Beva 371 and its Use as an Adhesive for Skin and Leather Repairs: Background and a Review of Treatments

Since its introduction in the 1970s, the use of BEVA 371 (solution and film) has expanded from the field of paintings conservation into textiles and objects conservation. During the development of BEVA 371 solution, initial testing was conducted to determine its strength, compatibility, effectivenes...

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Published in:Journal of the American Institute for Conservation 2003-01, Vol.42 (2), p.341-362
Main Authors: Kronthal, Lisa, Levinson, Judith, Dignard, Carole, Chao, Esther
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adhesive bonding
Adhesives
Leathers
Material films
Peels
Polyesters
Resins
Solvents
Textiles
Upholstery
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Summary:Since its introduction in the 1970s, the use of BEVA 371 (solution and film) has expanded from the field of paintings conservation into textiles and objects conservation. During the development of BEVA 371 solution, initial testing was conducted to determine its strength, compatibility, effectiveness, reversibility, and aging qualities in accordance with its intended use in paintings conservation. Its use beyond the treatment of paintings is widespread; however, no comprehensive testing has been accomplished for these specific uses. This article presents a summary of published analyses and testing of BEVA 371 and a review of skin and leather treatments using BEVA 371 solution and film, focusing on the versatility of the adhesive and the variables that affect bond strength. Also presented is a historic overview of the uses of BEVA 371 solution and film on skin and leather. The condition of a group of skin objects that were treated with these BEVA products at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) from the mid-1980s through the 1990s was assessed.
ISSN:0197-1360
1945-2330
DOI:10.1179/019713603806112796