John Reid from OzFilm has written two excellent articles on linenbacking:
http://www.ozefilm.com/linen-backed-movie-posters/
http://www.ozefilm.com/linen-backing-movie-posters/
The first article questions the use of wheat paste as an adhesive in restoration. The second article suggests some separation between conservation and restoration.
First, I want to strongly state that wheat paste (conservation grade – highly refined) should be the preferred adhesive for any support work that is done with conservation as a priority.
Let me say it again in case you missed it:
Wheat paste should be the preferred adhesive for any support work that is done with conservation as a priority.
But for the focus of this post, I want to clarify two words that often get mixed together: conservation and restoration.