Preserving Heirloom textiles
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Lives of the people are enriched by textiles and enhanced on special occasions and in addition to their monetary value they are priceless pieces of family history such as depicting wedding dress, which needs to be preserved for years to come with a proper cleaning. Details of the different right method use for cleaning with right cleansers depending on the textiles are stated.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2004
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All original - bugs and all: a case for cleaning and preserving textiles
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Current environmental conditions brought about by modern technology can threaten the preservation of antique-doll clothes, apart from other antiques. Many of these old dolls and their clothes could be rags by the middle of the 21st century unless steps are taken to preserve them today.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1996
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When to consult a specialist for the restoration of doll clothes and accessories
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The factors of textile type, weave, finishing, construction, and stain need to be considered in cleaning doll clothes. A professional cleaner or doll restoration expert should be consulted before undertaking cleaning jobs on one's own.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1997
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