For those who care (I've heard a lot from those that do not!): The Summer 2008 issue of FiberArts magazine can be found on the magazine racks of major U.S. book stores, and it is possible to sit down in the store and read a 2-page article about caring for textiles *in the home*, from The Textile Museum, Washington, DC. Recently, I've received correspondence about university collections and also about a museum in the flooded area in the mid-West. There may be more cries for information, so am giving the web sites that appeared in the article. Even if you are not in the US, you can often learn a lot from these sites and then find experts and archival suppliers in your own country. For everyone, here are the web sites mentioned: 1. _www.textilemuseum.org_ (http://www.textilemuseum.org) Not too long ago, it was announced that this museum would lease a large building in downtown Washington, DC and expand its programs. Some of us have been very interested in this, for its possible implications as to lace exhibits. Here, you can read why the museum has decided to forego expansion. 2. _www.textilemuseum.org/care/care.htm_ (http://www.textilemuseum.org/care/care.htm) Here it is possible for everyone to read and print pamphlets that were prepared in 2001, upon which the FiberArts article was based. a. 9-pages - Guidelines for the Care of Textiles b. 6-pages - Storing Oriental Carpets (apply suggestions to all textiles when appropriate) c. 4-pages - Hanging System for Textiles in Sturdy Condition d. 3-pages - Pest Busters 3. (aic.stanford.edu) American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works, AIC This is where you find conservators to consult in your geographic area of U.S. 4. _www.gaylordmart.com/listing.asp?H=3_ (http://www.gaylordmart.com/listing.asp?H=3) Archival supplies (Syracuse, NY) 5. _www.genealogicalstorageproducts.com_ (http://www.genealogicalstorageproducts.com) Archival supplies (Fredericksburg, VA) 6. _www.lightimpressionsdirect.com_ (http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com) Archival supplies (Santa Fe Springs, CA) Used to be in Rochester, NY. This is where I get the pH pen that tests paper and boxes for acid content. 7. _www.talas-nyc.com_ (http://www.talas-nyc.com) Archival supplies (New York City) My first experience with buying archival boxes was here, 35 years ago. It was quite an adventure, and the beginning of a passion for saving our precious textile treasures! 8. _www.testfabrics.com_ (http://www.testfabrics.com) Archival supplies (West Pittston, PA) Very interesting. They test dyes and chemicals used in manufacturing, etc. Has international agents. 9. _www.archivalsuppliers.com_ (http://www.archivalsuppliers.com) Archival supplies (Holyoke, MA) Those who are interested in care of photographs and paper artifacts (books) in addition to lace, will find this list useful. Jeri Ames Lace and Embroidery Resource Center
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