At 15:22 03/10/2006, you wrote:
Hi,
As i promissed yesterday, i wanted to let you se the wonderfull 18th
century pillow case i got as a gift:
http://www.my-drewscostumes.dk/pillowcase.htm
It needs washing, but ill waite a little with this. Thoaght about
using destilled water, and soap flakes. How about ironing after the
wash, shouldnt i use a thick towel on the front of the embroidery
and iron on the back? As it is the finest linnen you can imagine, i
suppose i should be carefull with the ironing...........
I think i want to frame the pillow case, and hang it where no sun
will harm it.
Bjarne
The Museum of London washes early 19thc white embroidered fabric,
which this strongly reminds me of, in plain water to start with,
leaving it to soak. I don't believe they heat the water but use it
cold. I am sure if you asked the conservators at Rosenborg or the
other museum in Copenhagen whose name I cannot remember, they would
be happy to advise you.
Suzi
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