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Re: Sampler Storage
Title: Sampler Storage
Any idea how long it has
been framed? Unless it was done recently as a conservation method, you're
probably right that it ought to be removed, not so much because of the glass
over it as because of the paper or wood on the back. HOWEVER, I wouldn't
remove it if I were you. If it is from 1822 and is silk, it may shred if
you try to remove it. It may already be very deteriorated and is being
held together by virtue of being sandwiched in the frame. Take it to a
professional textile conservator before you do
anything.
Catherine Bruck
University Archivist
Illinois
Institute of Technology
Paul V. Galvin
Library
35 W. 33rd St.
Chicago, IL 60616
312/567-6840
FAX 312/567-5318
bruck@iit.edu
Hello List,
I have a framed Sampler of embroidery stitches (silk,
I think?) 1822. The sampler is framed in a glass picture frame. I
fear that for proper care, the sampler should be taken out of the picture
frame. Could anyone provide some advice on this? If the sampler
should come out of the frame how then should I store it?
Thanks in advance!
Nancy Iannucci
EWS
Archives
niannucc@emmawillard.org