tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post351434183415899441..comments2024-03-09T06:48:14.710-08:00Comments on A Genealogist In The Archives: Preserving Our Ancestor's Heirloom TextilesMelissa Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-1424462201524946482018-02-05T15:10:49.470-08:002018-02-05T15:10:49.470-08:00Melissa, Thank you for taking the time to answer m...Melissa, Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I'm planing a trip to the state archives soon, so this is perfect.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15095543129005816721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-47195478626879048262018-01-31T17:11:31.611-08:002018-01-31T17:11:31.611-08:00Marcy, what treasures you have! So glad to hear th...Marcy, what treasures you have! So glad to hear they are in good enough shape to be used. Thank You for reading my blog!Melissa Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-21943453730619321742018-01-31T17:10:41.463-08:002018-01-31T17:10:41.463-08:00Debbie, I would suggest that you contact the state...Debbie, I would suggest that you contact the state archives in your state. They might have a conservator on staff that could help you but if they don't they should have a name and contact information for someone who can. Thank You for reading my blog!Melissa Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04637869234542557494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-51520174745954926802018-01-31T12:40:47.384-08:002018-01-31T12:40:47.384-08:00Have my ggm's embroidery on linen towels. Have...Have my ggm's embroidery on linen towels. Have been kept in a cedar chest for probably 50 years. In fairly good shape. There are 3 pieces that look like table runners. My cousin has a 4th piece. They will be used (after tacking to a sturdier piece of fabric) as part of a wedding ceremony of a great-great-grandchild of the orignal embroiderer. A few rust type marks on them and some of the linen has ripped but in fairly good condition for being well over 100 years old.<br />Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497978074648787781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361263046826593234.post-798270358419099402018-01-31T11:47:19.244-08:002018-01-31T11:47:19.244-08:00This article is timely; last week my husband recei...This article is timely; last week my husband received the christening gown and jacket that his dad and all his dad’s siblings wore. It had been kept by a cousin for 29 years in a cardboard box in her basement. The 2 pieces are in rough shape. Who would I ask to find a conservator, somewhat local, that could clean these pieces?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15095543129005816721noreply@blogger.com