[h-cost] question about antique academic regalia
I was just given a (for me) priceless gift -- a silk academic (doctoral) gown that's about 50 years old. I'm fairly certain that it needs to be dry-cleaned. Any comments/suggestions/caveats/etc? Thanks! Susan -- Susan B. Farmer sfar...@goldsword.com Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College College of Science and Math http://www.abac.edu/sfarmer http://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/Trillium ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] question about antique academic regalia
And not just any dry cleaner. See if there is a boutique cleaner in your area--one who will treat it carefully and not just throw it into a machine. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Susan B. Farmer sfar...@goldsword.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, Sep 11, 2012 3:33 pm Subject: [h-cost] question about antique academic regalia I was just given a (for me) priceless gift -- a silk academic (doctoral) own that's about 50 years old. I'm fairly certain that it needs to be ry-cleaned. Any comments/suggestions/caveats/etc? Thanks! Susan - usan B. Farmer far...@goldsword.com braham Baldwin Agricultural College ollege of Science and Math ttp://www.abac.edu/sfarmer ttp://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/Trillium __ -costume mailing list -cost...@mail.indra.com ttp://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] question about antique academic regalia
Call your local museum to see who they recommend for needlework and antique/bridal garments that don't need the full conservation treatment. They usually have a list of preferred local cleaners. Chain cleaners aren't a good place to go in my experience. annbw...@aol.com 9/11/12 12:43 PM And not just any dry cleaner. See if there is a boutique cleaner in your area--one who will treat it carefully and not just throw it into a machine. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Susan B. Farmer sfar...@goldsword.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, Sep 11, 2012 3:33 pm Subject: [h-cost] question about antique academic regalia I was just given a (for me) priceless gift -- a silk academic (doctoral) own that's about 50 years old. I'm fairly certain that it needs to be ry-cleaned. Any comments/suggestions/caveats/etc? Thanks! Susan - usan B. Farmer far...@goldsword.com braham Baldwin Agricultural College ollege of Science and Math ttp://www.abac.edu/sfarmer ttp://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/Trillium __ -costume mailing list -cost...@mail.indra.com ttp://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] question about antique academic regalia
On 9/11/2012 3:43 PM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: And not just any dry cleaner. See if there is a boutique cleaner in your area--one who will treat it carefully and not just throw it into a machine. I would probably have to drive to Atlanta of Tallahassee for that. Macon might have something -- but it would be worth it! Thanks! Susan -- Susan Farmer sfar...@goldsword.com Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Division of Science and Math http://www.abac.edu/sfarmer http://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/Trillium ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] question about antique academic regalia
On 9/11/2012 4:48 PM, Ginni Morgan wrote: Call your local museum to see who they recommend for needlework and antique/bridal garments that don't need the full conservation treatment. They usually have a list of preferred local cleaners. Chain cleaners aren't a good place to go in my experience. nods. Another good idea! annbw...@aol.com 9/11/12 12:43 PM And not just any dry cleaner. See if there is a boutique cleaner in your area--one who will treat it carefully and not just throw it into a machine. Thanks! Susan -- Susan Farmer sfar...@goldsword.com Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Division of Science and Math http://www.abac.edu/sfarmer http://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/Trillium ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] question about antique academic regalia
Also, try calling around to needlework and knitting shops. They keep lists of good cleaners capable of handling antique silk, as well. If you have an independent professional seamstress or tailor in the area, ask them, too. Same reasons, although not necessarily for the antique stuff, just for really good silk and wool. Ginni Susan Farmer sfar...@goldsword.com 9/11/12 2:29 PM On 9/11/2012 4:48 PM, Ginni Morgan wrote: Call your local museum to see who they recommend for needlework and antique/bridal garments that don't need the full conservation treatment. They usually have a list of preferred local cleaners. Chain cleaners aren't a good place to go in my experience. nods. Another good idea! annbw...@aol.com 9/11/12 12:43 PM And not just any dry cleaner. See if there is a boutique cleaner in your area--one who will treat it carefully and not just throw it into a machine. Thanks! Susan -- Susan Farmer sfar...@goldsword.com Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Division of Science and Math http://www.abac.edu/sfarmer http://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/Trillium ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] question about antique academic regalia
On 9/11/2012 5:54 PM, Ginni Morgan wrote: Also, try calling around to needlework and knitting shops. They keep lists of good cleaners capable of handling antique silk, as well. If you have an independent professional seamstress or tailor in the area, ask them, too. Same reasons, although not necessarily for the antique stuff, just for really good silk and wool. The big problem right now, is that I live in the middle of nowhere, south Georgia! *sigh* But that's a good tip, too. Thanks! Susan -- Susan Farmer sfar...@goldsword.com Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Division of Science and Math http://www.abac.edu/sfarmer http://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/Trillium ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] question about antique academic regalia
On 9/11/2012 9:28 PM, marlowp...@gmail.com wrote: You indicated you were near Tallahassee in an earlier post. FSU has a small historic costume collection in the school of Clothing and Textiles. I imagine you might be able to get some help there. good to know. Im about 2 hours NE of Tallahassee! I'll look them up. thanks! Susan (THL Jerusha Kilgore) -- Susan Farmer sfar...@goldsword.com Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Division of Science and Math http://www.abac.edu/sfarmer http://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/Trillium ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
