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Contact the Great Lakes Quilt Museum at Michigan State University in East Lansing. The collection is more than 100 years old, and they are the contact point for the Michigan Quilt project. They are sure to know where to find the experts in dating fabrics.
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I agree with some of the other comments ... have it framed to preserve ... then enjoy!
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Originally Posted by Lynneander
I agree with some of the other comments ... have it framed to preserve ... then enjoy!
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Originally Posted by milp04
Hi AnnMarie,
I would have the whole cloth piece framed. I would not cut up the piece at all. I would not use it as a mat either. You want to be able to see all of the different pieces of fabric. There is uv protection glass and you can have a small shadow box frame and need to use acid-free paper and matting. Your local Hobby Lobby and frame stores can give you suggestions. I would check out several with their pricing. There are some that let you frame your own. What a wonderful heirloom that's probably from past family members. The wedding dress is an heirloom as well. There are places would love to have such as item if you really don't want to keep it in the family. Do you know any of the history of the dress? Handle it with care and don't do anything to it until you talk with an expert. Keeping it intact without cleaning keeps the value and integrity of the dress. Good luck with your treasures. Pam M Don't know anything about the dress except it was found in my great grandparent's attic along with other items from the Civil War time. I have had it at the end of my hallway on a manikin for years now and just love it! Of course, the manikin is too big for the dress but I was always going to make a chemise for it and then just drape the top on one shoulder. [ATTACH=CONFIG]176671[/ATTACH] |
WOW. That wedding dress is fabulous.
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I have a 3D valentine complete with shells and lace that I had framed between two pieces of glass. It is about 2 inches thick and can be rotated to show both sides. The valentine is hanging on fishing line between the glass.
It was not cheap to frame but well worth it. I suggest doing something comparable: mount it on some good acid free paper or cotton fabric (tack it yourself) and stretch the fabric over something rigid. Put glass a half inch or so away from the fabric. Attaching it will prevent it from sagging. Ask a good framer for some suggestions. |
kathee and I had the same thoughts. Put it in a shadow box above the settee. History, History, History!!!!! Love it!
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We have a frame shop and they can raise the glass /they use UV glass and if you have something in mind they can do it See if theres one near you Ours is called The Frame Up its a chain store
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Definitely shadow box it to preserve it. What a find, imagine, hiding all that time in a piece of furniture, unbeknownst to anyone. Wonder what tales it could tell you.
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Quite a find, IMHO. Maybe the black and white square was to patch a hole many, many years ago. I like the shadow box idea. Do you have any hankies or doilies from your ancestors? Or and old pair of reading glasses or maybe even needle packs or wooden spools? Any of those things would make a lovely display.
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