Discussion of how to care for the various types of textiles found in family collections including clothing, flags and furniture coverings and framed textiles. The session will cover how to safely store and display textiles and how to determine when the services of a professional conservator are needed. This session commemorates Preservation Week 2012.
Originally presented on Tuesday, April 24, 2012.
Learning Outcomes
Proper handling and storage of heirloom textiles. How to prevent damage and minimize deterioration. Resources for storage materials. Additional resources for further information.
Who Should Attend
Anyone with family collections of textiles or anyone who would like information on caring for textiles.
Presenter
Bronwyn Eves, Objects Conservator from Springfield, Illinois. Bronwyn has worked as a conservator in the past at the Field Museum of Natural History, and interned at the Museum of New Mexico, the Peabody Museum at Harvard and the Art Institute of Chicago. Bronwyn has been a conservator in private practice since 1999 and has served museums and private collectors throughout Illinois. Currently Bronwyn is the project manager of the Illinois Collections Preservation Network, an IMLS funded grant aimed at developing a network of professionals who care for collections.
Registration
Cost
Free
How to Register
Recording (YouTube)
Recording (.wmv)
Slides (.pdf)
Tech Requirements
Computer with Internet access (high-speed connection is best) and media player software. Headphones recommended.
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Credits
None
Contact
For questions or comments related to the webinars, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or jreese@ala.org.
Sponsor
Sponsored by Gaylord.