Textile Conservation Lab - Our Process
Every object that comes to the Lab for treatment is carefully analyzed for its conservation needs. The goal of the Textile Conservation Lab is to preserve the integrity, provide stabilization and support, and minimize further deterioration of a piece.
Conservators testing dyes
Inspecting a tapestry with design students
Analyzing a textile
Yarns with scouring bath and scoured samples
Vacuuming a moroccan carpet
Wet cleaning
On site at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, NY
Detail work on a pink kimono
Examining a piece to determine the best course of action
Stitching a tapestry
Sewing a lining into a tapestry
Inspecting a tapestry upon de-installation
Preparing the workspace
Discrete restoration may be considered where appropriate
