Conservation Treatment
Costume and Conservation can accomplish a wide range of treamtent types
A list of some of the treatments we can accomplish:
-Stitched and adhesive consolidation and repair
-Wet and mechanical cleaning
-Custom dyed fabric supports
-Pest damage management and mitigation
-Replacing and reproducing lost or damaged elements
18th century Linen and Silk sampler with wet cleaning, stitched repairs, and custom dyed silk and cotton backing
1930s silk Couture Gown with gel cleaning treatment and adhesive and stitched underlays at the underarm
Edwardian c. 1905 Wool jacket with replaced silk lining
Overlay to consolidate the ribbons on a c. 1920 Native American Jiggle Dress
Wet cleaning an early 19th century mens shirt