Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. stabilizing
6. strengthening

Narrower term/s

• strip-lining
• back lining (bookbinding process) [NP]
• silking
• relining

Anotations

Scope note:

The process of stregthening or stabilizing by use of an inner layer, usually using paper or fabric. In conservation and other contexts, the process of reinforcing a work by applying a paper or fabric lining with an adhesive, sewing, or another method; examples include lining applied to the support of a paper or canvas support of a work of art, or the lining applied to a garment as an inner layer of cloth.