I just finished hanging a quilt show (exhibit's only up for 7 weeks) and
have a few dating from the 1800s . . . e-me off line and I'll give you some
hints, many coming from quilters (combined with my background in
collections care).  Hint . . . antique ladders are great for quilts that
are too fragile to hang  . . .)

Lee :)

Lee Langston-Harrison
Director of Curatorial Operations
Montpelier, Home of James & Dolley Madison
Montpelier Station, VA 22957
(540) 672-0007
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> From: Lisa Shockley <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: quilt display
> Date: Friday, April 23, 1999 11:31 AM
>
> I have been having e-mail trouble for the last couple of days. Another
> friend also on this list said someone was looking for help in displaying
> a quilt? I recently mounted and hung an 1840s quilt vertically in a
> display case. I would be happy to share the information on the steps I
> took. It took me approximately 2-3 days to do. You may have to contact
> me directly, however. It will be a day or two before everything is
> cleared on my computer.
>
> Lisa Shockley
> Collections Technician
> Kansas City Museum
> phone (816) 483-8300, ext. 206