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Your method of storage will depend on the condition and weight of the items. Some textiles are too heavy to be hung and hanging can do immense damage. Boxing is then the way to go with plenty of padding with acid free tissue at any folds. Yes boxes take up more space and are more costly but put a lot ...

Katherine, Be wary of blue tape. If it is left up too long even it will affect your surface. I am overly cautious and don't like anything sticky on our historic surfaces. The only exception has been command hooks on stone surfaces to hang Christmas garland. And even that makes me crazy, but it is ...

Look at flat file cabinets that come apart in sections. Hopefully you will be able to maneuver the pieces up the stairs. ------------------------------ Gretchen Frick Small Director of Programs and Collections Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House Moline IL (563) 743-2701 http://www.butt ...

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Years ago I worked with a woman in Kentucky who could repair lamp shades. She was able to take the original frame and replace the silk covering with material that matched the original shredded silk. Can't find her contact info. Does anyone have a suggestion for someone that does this work now? Thank ...