Quilt from Bill, Washington, DC, 2018
This past Friday morning, a dream more than 25 years in the making came true with the installation of my great-great-grandmother’s stunning work of art in my home. I can honestly say, it wouldn’t have happened without you. Thank you for your expert guidance and support, so generously provided to someone you’ve never even met. While I will certainly enjoy it for years to come, I am gratified to know that her brilliant handiwork will be preserved for subsequent descendants.
Thank you so very, very much,
Bill, Washington DC, 2018
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The two flags have arrived! They are both in excellent condition thanks to your conservation and care- and you certainly packaged them well. They look terrific! Although their value is minimal, my late father would be delighted to know his WWII flags have been cleaned and cared for – and I am grateful. Thank you for your fine work.
Beth, California, 2010
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I want to thank you wholeheartedly for all of the tremendous work that you’ve done for us over the past couple of years. We were extremely pleased with the treatments on all three of the most recent objects that we sent you. The tapestries hung very well and look wonderful on display and the quilt will be put into a rotation slot in the first gallery in the Bruce wing, above several beautiful chests of drawers also from Pennsylvania. And thanks so much for working within our time constraints. While we started well in advance, we are appreciative that you saw these projects through to the end when we needed them. As always, we are extremely pleased and won’t hesitate to contact you for our future textile conservation needs.
Michael Belman, Objects Conservator, Carnegie Museum of Art, Philadelphia, 2010
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The ladies whose hands made those tiny stitches (on an 1850 chintz applique quilt) are dancing a jig up in heaven now! Thank you so much for bringing to life their work!
Sallie, West Virginia, 2010
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The wonderful, PRECIOUS “Just Hello” WWI silk memento arrived today!! My eyes could not believe what I saw when we got it out of the packaging. You and yours have worked a small miracle. It doesn’t even look like the same, poor raggedy thing that we sent up to you. What patience this required!! I simply don’t have the words to express my gratitude to you and your staff for this priceless treasure. This has to be a labor of love. What patience… I could cry… My forever thanks and appreciation…
May Elizabeth, South Carolina, 2013
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I just saw the 19th c. rabbi’s hat. It looks AMAZING! Talk about a total transformation. (In fact, it reminded me of the old Prell shampoo commercial—it went from flat to fluffy!) I wanted to let you know that we greatly appreciate all of the hard work that you put into conserving the piece. Wonderful work.
Jobi Zink, Jewish Museum, Baltimore, 2013
