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4/8/2021

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Precision dyeing and color-matching is an important part of textile conservation and this week, we have a dyed-to-match success to report for this silk Argentine flag from the Elizabeth Hawes Flag Dress.

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3/11/2021

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Conservation of the 24 “Dollyver” family member is finally complete!

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2/11/2021

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22 pairs of women’s shoes from the 1950s are being prepared for an appearance in the galleries.

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12/3/2020

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This bedspread is getting "ready for her close-up."