Much obliged!

William

On 2/26/10, Whitney Alexandra Jones Robertson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi William,
> The best thing for textiles like this (I'm assuming these flags are flat and
> not folded) is for them to be taken to a conservator, who can sew them onto
> a textile-covered backing mount so that they are supported and do any other
> necessary stabilizations in preparation for framing. The conservator can
> also advise as to framing specifics, since textiles have different needs
> than prints or paintings in this regard.
> Good luck!
>
> -Whitney Robertson
>
>
> Whitney A. J. Robertson
> Fashion and Textile Specialist
> M.A. Fashion and Textile Studies, FIT '08
> B.A. with Distinction, Music, UVa '06
> http://fashion-museum.blogspot.com
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 10:44 AM, William Denius <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I friend of mine has two flags that have some dry rot and are tattered
>> from possible pest activity.  She would like to know how she should go
>> about having the preserved in order to display them in a frame. I've
>> told her about UV film for the glass, acid free backing for the frame,
>> but what kind of supports should be used? How else should they be
>> stabilized for display so the flags do not sag and fall in the frame?
>> Are there any restorative measures she can take to combat the dry rot
>> and pest activity?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> William Denius
>>
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