Problem Solving Through Stitch Choice As conservators, we are confronted daily with a variety of damage, wear, and degradation to cherished textiles, all affecting the structure in unique ways. It’s our job, following the wisdom of our predecessors and the conservators’ code of ethics, to discern a solution that is the least invasive, and most stabilizing, […]
Barbourville Home Guard Flag
The Stewardship of a Cherished Civil War Artifact Barbourville, KY What began as a general textile conservation inquiry, evolved into a moving and collaborative community project. Some of the descendants of the original women stitchers donated their time and talents to the conservation of 2026. Imagine! Caring for Textiles staff learned about southeast KY Knox […]
Jean Pierre Le Mayeur Buckskin Hunting Jacket
By Kaitlyn Munro Last spring we conserved a stunning buckskin hunting jacket for The Valentine Museum, Richmond, Virginia. Go check it out in their current fashion exhibit The Virginia Man: Respect, Responsibility, Rebellion until January 29, 2017. But first, a little history about the gentleman (a fascinating man we might add!) who wore this jacket long […]