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.
