View examples of textiles cared for through our conservation practice, including historical garments, quilts, and heirloom fabrics; each treated with a focus on material integrity and preservation.
Before: 1950s beaded event jacket with loose beadwork and missing beads and sequins.
After: beadwork was stabilized and missing beads and sequins were reattached. Jacket was packed and stored with conservation safe materials to ensure proper support and longevity.
Before: feather caked with mud that will lead to long-term deterioration and poor aesthetics.
After: feather was meticulously cleaned with dry methods only to ensure the longevity of the piece.
Before: 1950s handkerchief yellowing from poor storage conditions, loose lace along the right and left edges, and a hole near the embroidery.
After: the object was wet cleaned to improve aesthetics while keeping the integrity of the object, the lace was stabilized, and an overlay was used to address the hole.
Before: stuffed animal with mouse damage to its hand revealing the stuffing with much of the fabric was chewed through.
After: the affected area was repaired using the scraps of fabric that were chewed through ensuring the stuffed animal is stabilized for future enjoyment.
"Before I learned about Heritage Textile Conservation, I would have chalked up a ripped coat of my grandmother's a total loss, assuming it had served its purpose and was done. But, Nickole was able to restore the coat so it can keep on adventuring for many years to come. Communication about methods, price, and timing were all crystal clear and I knew this well-loved jacket was in good hands. I'd trust Heritage Textile Conservation with any heirloom pieces needing a little love." - Alexson C.
