The present contribution concerning the XVIth century “Sicilian drawn thread work” which is preserved in the Franciscan Museum housed in the Capuchin Historical Institute in Rome, aims to circumscribe both the possible dating and...
moreThe present contribution concerning the XVIth century “Sicilian drawn
thread work” which is preserved in the Franciscan Museum housed in the Capuchin Historical Institute in Rome, aims to circumscribe both the possible dating and geographical provenance of the artifact – through the historical-vestimentary and iconographic investigation of the artifact by specialist Elisabetta Gnignera enclosed in the first part – and to illustrate the results of its integrated restoration (in the second part). In fact, the recent restoration of
the artifact, benefited from the interdisciplinary collaboration between restorers: Nicoletta Vicenzi, Silvia Felli, Luisa Mocci and diagnostic expert in cultural heritage Andrea Macchia.
This multidisciplinary approach, adopted during the study activities, the restoration and conservation of the artifact, has made it possible to acquire new and significant elements of a historical-artistic and technical nature. These factors that are extensively illustrated in this
contribution, help to redefine the dating and provenance milieu of this precious artefact “a
tela sfilata” (drawn thread work).
