A Stitch in Time
Textile Conservation
In a regional conservation workshop, the projects come from both private collectors and institutions. This provides opportunities to work on a wide range of objects of interest and expand your skillset.​
Submarine Force Museum, Groton, CT:
A hat band from a uniform of a USS Holland crewmember after cleaning, wrinkle removal, and mounting
A flight jacked from a crewmember of the USS Barb before removing wrinkles and mounting for display
The conserved Medal of Honor of Commander Samuel David Dealey
The conserved Medals and Pins of Commander Samuel David Dealey in process of mounting
Rescue Pennant of the USS Barb, before treatment
USS Holland Ensign, Before Treatment
Rescue Pennant of the USS Barb, after treatment and mounting
USS Holland Ensign, After Treatment and Mounting
Objects from Private Collections:
34 Star American Flag, Before Treatment
34 Star American Flag, After Treatment
34 Star American Flag, During Treatment
Victorian Era "Crazy Quilt"
Reweaving Repair, Before Treatment
Double Wedding Ring Quilt
Reweaving Repair, After Treatment
Wedding Veil of Empress Eugenie of France, After Stitch Support
Kimono After Cleaning and Mounting for Exhibition
Japanese Battleflag c.1750, Before Treatment
Baskets Quilt, Before Treatment
Japanese Battleflag c.1750, After Treatment and Mounting
Baskets Quilt, After Treatment