Dear Margo:  You must find a conservator for these antique pieces.  Try the
Textile Museum in DC for their opinion and for a referral to someone who has
worked with Asian silk and embroidery.  In New York, try Judith Eisenberg,
Professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology who has her own practice
and is experienced with this material.  Good luck!  Geri Thomas, President,
Thomas & Associates, Inc., www.artstaffing.com



----- Original Message -----
From: margo <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2001 9:53 AM
Subject: textile maintenance


> Greetings all you fine Museum employees:
>
> I have been a lurker on this discussion list for awhile. I worked at a
> museum for
> 3 years, LOVE museums,  spend 90% of my free time in them and enjoy your
> discussions.
>
> I have a question for you if you can help me.
> My boss has an emperors robe 200 years old and an embroidery 300 years
> old from Viet Nam. He wants to know how to clean, mount and preserve these
> pieces.
>
> Any help you can offer to us would be greatly appreciated.
> Cheers,
> Margo Arnold
> Snelling Personnel Services
> Washington, DC
>
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