You may want to contact the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
museum in Washington, DC.  They are known for their quilt and clothing
collections and am sure one of their conservators could assist you.

Carrie Hoover


On 2/20/07 8:39 AM, "George Harris" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi,
> I am looking for information on the long term care/preservation of
> 1.taffeta and 2.quilts and 3.specifically quilts with taffeta in them.
> Any help is greatly appreciated
> Thanks.
> 
> Beau
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