by Obie Linn, Associate Conservator of Textiles

6/21/2023

CAMConservation , vintage chanel , vintage , textile conservation

What is one of the best things about being a textile conservator? To me, it’s that I sometimes have the chance to “converse” with my fashion design heroes through their work.

by Obie Linn, Associate Conservator of Textiles

2/2/2023

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Getting beautiful objects on display is a multi-stage process that often includes a stop (or several!) in Conservation. This week we installed some new objects in the Forecourt Gallery of the museum, including this child’s dress.

by Obie Linn, Associate Conservator of Textiles

1/5/2023

CAMConservation , vintage , Chanel , textile conservation , sequins

Heat and moisture melted the missing sequins on this 1925–1926 party dress at the wearer’s armpit.

by Conservation

10/21/2021

CAMConservation , textile conservation , textiles , Fashion Arts & Textiles , vintage , Pucci

Usually, clothing is tailored to fit the body. But in the museum, we tailor a body to fit the clothing!

by Molly Donnermeyer

2/16/2016

Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives , library , archives , Molly Donnermeyer , vintage , works on paper

Posted By: Molly Donnermeyer

by Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives

12/16/2015

library , holidays , winter , archives , antique , vintage

Posted By: Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives

by Amy Dehan

3/4/2014

curatorial , Amy Dehan , vintage , Decorative Arts , modernism , Art Smith

Posted By: Amy Dehan