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Textile Conservation: What is “Frame-Ready”?

We treat many textiles, from samplers to flags to historic apparel and more (for information see this page:  Textiles + Quilts + Beaded Objects).  Our clients want to frame some of these objects, and while we do not frame items, we … Continue reading

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Conservation of Margaret Rose’s Sampler Ca 1832

Above, the top of the sampler with Margaret Rose’s name and location at the time of the creation of the sampler.  On either end you can see that originally the piece was intended to be hung on a rod, loop … Continue reading

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