Conservation Portfolio
Created a condition report & treatment proposal for a newly acquired Dorothy Liebes apron, performed material identification (fiber identification with polarized light microscopy and FTIR-ATR for synthetic identification), entered the apron into The Museum System (TMS) database, & created a custom storage solution.
Created a muslin reconstruction of a 1943 Molyneux women’s suit for an upcoming exhibition (spring 2025). Drafted a pattern from the original garment, under the supervision of the head conservator, and created a muslin toile as an interactive component of the exhibition. The toile will become a part of the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Graduate Study toile collection after the exhibition closes.
Conservation Dyeing
Did conservation dyeing to produce overlay and support fabric for a 19th century Japanese Noh robe, including color matching through adjusting dye recipes.
Costume Mounting
Created two custom invisible Fosshape mounts for Lanape turkey feather capes in an upcoming exhibition.
Wet Cleaning
Conservation wet cleaning of cotton textile with buttonhole lace insert.
Conservation Stitching
Examples of conservation stitching.
