BANNER OF THE UKRAINIAN ZAPOROZHIAN REGIMENT OF 1917 FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF UKRAINIAN HISTORY: HISTORY AND RESTORATION

Abstract

The article is devoted to the complex study and restoration of the Banner of the Ukrainian Zaporizhian Regiment 1917 from the collection of the National Museum of Ukrainian History. The study of literary sources made it possible to trace the battle route and the museum history of the Banner, the stylistic analysis of the images of Kozak and Archangel Michael on the flag showed their ancient and deep meaning in the Ukrainian emblematic symbolism. In order to develop optimal conservation and restoration measures, a technical and technological study of the flag was conducted, which allowed to identify the main materials used during its creation and previous restorations in the 20th century. According to the results of the research, a plan was developed and restoration was carried out, which included the complete dismantling of the flag, the cleaning of silk fabric from the dust and mud layers, providing it with lasticity, integrity and durability, the restoration of painting and metal fringes with subsequent general installation. The joint efforts of researchers, historians, museum workers and restorers contributed to the restoration of the Sign of the Ukrainian Zaporizhian Regiment and its introduction into scientific circulation and better understanding of our history and national traditions.

Key words: Banner, images of Kozak and Archangel Michael, restoration, silk fabric, oil painting, technical and technological expertise, X-ray fluorescence analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy