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6/9/2022

CAMConservation , oversized art , historic carpets , textile conservation , textiles

This carpet is a whopping 25’ by 18,’ easily one of the largest textiles in the collection.

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5/12/2022

CAMConservation , textile conservation , 1920s bags , behind the scenes

This beaded bag from the 1920s is in the textile conservation lab for some stabilization where some of the beading threads were broken, but it presented a special challenge...

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4/14/2022

CAMConservation , conservation , textiles , textile conservation , jeannehallee , behind the scenes

This silk chiffon scarf--part of a dress by designer Anna Jeanne Hallée designed in 1924—is undergoing conservation for significant loss and weakness where only shreds and threads remained around the central section.

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3/17/2022

CAMConservation , conservation , textile conservation , textiles , 1960s Fashion , poster dresses , paper dresses

The Fashion and Textile Collection has a new gift! And it’s part of a set!

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2/17/2022

CAMConservation , conservation , textile conservation , textiles , chenille , jeannehallee , beretfashion

It’s true that fashions come back around!

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1/20/2022

CAMConservation , conservation , textile conservation , behind the scenes , tiraz textiles , weaving , eccentric wefts

It’s getting weavy weird in the textile conservation lab this week!

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11/18/2021

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We’ve come a long way on the treatment of the Elizabeth Hawes flag dress! If

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10/21/2021

CAMConservation , textile conservation , textiles , Fashion Arts & Textiles , vintage , Pucci

Usually, clothing is tailored to fit the body. But in the museum, we tailor a body to fit the clothing!

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9/24/2021

CAMConservation , textile conservation , textiles , light sensitivity , fading

The Potluck is ready to serve!

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8/26/2021

CAMConservation , conservation , textile conservation , textiles , Elizabeth Hawes , behind the scenes

It’s time for a bath in textile conservation.

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7/29/2021

CAMConservation , textile conservation , textiles , behind the scenes , interns , kente , Jane Burch Cochran

This summer, Michelle Leung has the amazing opportunity to intern here in textile conservation, funded through the generosity of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

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7/1/2021

CAMConservation , textile conservation , textiles , hanbok , behind the scenes , magnets , museum mounts

Woman’s folk costume, 1900-1950, Korea, glazed linen; Gift of Mrs. Charles F. Mosher, 1966.1505ab

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6/3/2021

CAMConservation , textile conservation , textiles , light sensitivity , fading

The silk binding edge of this art quilt has been badly damaged by prolonged exposure to light which occurred before it came into the museum’s collection.

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5/6/2021

CAMConservation , textile conservation , textiles , Fashion Arts & Textiles , Sybil Connelly , dress

This dress is up for consideration to get into a different kind of exclusive party: the museum’s Fashion and Textiles Collection.

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6/4/2020

conservation , behind the scenes , evening dress , textile conservation , silk dress

It’s working! In the textile conservation lab this week, our textile conservator has been working on preparing this silk dress for an upcoming exhibition.

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5/7/2020

textile conservation , behind the scenes , uphostery conservation , headboard , furnture , Joseph Urban , Unlocking an Art Deco Bedroom

This padded headboard insert has a doppelganger. It is being prepared for an exhibition next year and came to the textile conservation lab for treatment.

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4/9/2020

textile conservation , behind , fiber art , textile art

What is a “textile” anyway? Take Color for a Spin is a fiber sculpture made of crocheted forms stiffened with a coating and strung together with wire.

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3/12/2020

in pretty finery , textile conservation , historic dress , dunlevy , behind the scenes

Check out this behind the scenes look from our conservators.

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1/16/2020

textile conservation , Comme des Garcons , behind the scenes , conservation , fashion , textiles , recent acquisitions , new at cam , jacket , dress , tank top , clothing

In a few weeks, we are installing some recent acquisitions from CAM’s fashion collection in Gallery 150.

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10/24/2019

conservation , textile conservation , behind the scenes , Joseph Urban , Unlocking an Art Deco Bedroom

A steady hand and a sharp eye are key for the repair currently underway of this painted silk taffeta bedspread in the textile conservation lab.

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8/1/2019

behind the scenes , conservation , asian art , haori , textile conservation , garment , Japanese Art

This Japanese garment, or haori, recently went on display in the Asian Gallery.

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4/11/2019

behind the scenes , conservation , Dollyver , textile conservation

What does the 1850 census have to do with textile conservation? And this rag doll?

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4/19/2018

behind the scenes , conservation , textile conservation , textiles , Japan

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11/23/2017

behind the scenes , conservation , fashion , Fashion Arts & Textiles , textile conservation , textiles

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8/3/2017

behind the scenes , conservation , textile conservation , Sowell Internship , Fashion Arts & Textiles

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6/29/2017

behind the scenes , conservation , textile conservation , fabric , dress

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5/11/2017

behind the scenes , conservation , textiles , Fashion Arts & Textiles , textile conservation

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4/13/2017

behind the scenes , conservation , textile conservation , Folk Art , Shared Legacy

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3/16/2017

behind the scenes , conservation , textile conservation , embroidery , Folk Art

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1/19/2017

behind the scenes , conservation , textile conservation , African Art Gallery , conservation lab

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