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Behind the Scenes in Conservation: A “Conversation” with Coco Chanel

by Obie Linn, Associate Conservator of Textiles

6/21/2023

CAMConservation, vintage chanel, vintage, textile conservation

What is one of the best things about being a textile conservator? To me, it’s that I sometimes have the chance to “converse” with my fashion design heroes through their work.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Preparing a Vintage Child’s Dress for Display

by Obie Linn, Associate Conservator of Textiles

2/2/2023

conservation, CAMConservation, behind the scenes, objects conservation, Kehinde Wiley, vintage dress

Getting beautiful objects on display is a multi-stage process that often includes a stop (or several!) in Conservation. This week we installed some new objects in the Forecourt Gallery of the museum, including this child’s dress.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: 1920s Chanel Sequined Dress

by Obie Linn, Associate Conservator of Textiles

1/5/2023

CAMConservation, vintage, Chanel, textile conservation, sequins

Heat and moisture melted the missing sequins on this 1925–1926 party dress at the wearer’s armpit.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: Groovy Pucci

by Conservation

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!

Now on Display in the Library: Antique Holiday Cards

by Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives

12/16/2015

library, holidays, winter, archives, antique, vintage

Posted By: Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives

It’s a mod, mod world!

by Amy Dehan

3/4/2014

curatorial, Amy Dehan, vintage, Decorative Arts, modernism, Art Smith

Posted By: Amy Dehan