I sounds like it has faded, most likely there is nothing you can do. Something may have been spilled on it or it may have been exposed to something in those areas. If the fabric is cotton or linen you may be able to carefully spot clean. Otherwise it would get very tricky.

Elizabeth Walton
www.clotheslinejournal.com



-------Original Message-------
From: Lindsey Richardson <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: 06/05/03 04:21 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: discoloration of old fabric

>
> Hello - I'm wondering if anyone has some experience cleaning old discolored
fabric.  I need to help a doll in our collections - she is wearing a pale
pink ruffly flamenco dress that has turned yellowish-brown with age in
some
areas.  If there is any way to clean the fabric in-situ, to make it appear
less brown (without affecting the doll), I would be thrilled to know more.
The doll cannot be removed from the dress.

I can give more details about the type and condition of fabric, etc., if
necessary.

I appreciate your help,
thanks,
Lindsey Richardson
Collections Manager
The Children's Museum
300 Congress Street
Boston, MA  02210
Tel. 617 426 6500 x.366

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