for the conservation of historic textiles...
	Emma Telford Textile Conservator Unit 401 Berrows Business Centre Bath Street Hereford HR1 2HE United Kingdom Tel/Fax : (01432) 354924 E-mail : emma@emmatelford.co.uk Clients include The National Trust, English Heritage, National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside, The National Museum of Wales, The Royal Armouries, Manchester Museum & Art Gallery, as well as individual collectors. Emma Telford is a Full Accredited Member of ICON the Institute of Conservation, and a member of the Museums Association. The Studio is included on the Conservation Register maintained by ICON the Institute of Conservation.	Range of services The conservation of most textile objects can be undertaken. These range from smaller scale projects such as embroideries and samplers, to larger objects including costume, flags, banners and tapestries. In addition, surveys of collections, condition reports and in- situ conservation to interior furnishings and less mobile items can be undertaken. Experience The practice was established in 1994, following employment firstly with a private studio in London and subsequently with the National Trust. Textile conservation training was undertaken at the Textile Conservation Centre (then part of the Courtauld Institute) on the three year post-graduate diploma course between 1987-90. During my time as a freelance textile conservator I have collaborated with other conservators on various projects and undertook a one year part-time secondment to the National Museums & Galleries on Merseyside. In 1999 I became a fully accredited member of the United Kingdom Institute for Conservation approved by the National Council for Conservation & Restoration. Further information is available from the Conservation Register held by UKIC: E-mail : ukic@ukic.org.uk Documentation Documentation, including photographs, is kept to record all stages of work. Advice will also be offered to clients about ways in which textiles can be protected in the environment to which they will return following treatment. Treatments A full conservation treatment will enable the textile, to be either displayed or stored safely. This normally involves: cleaning, often with water and conservation detergents, or mechanically with vacuum suction. Dry cleaning for some projects can be considered where appropriate. Support of the textile onto sympathetic materials, usually with a stitching technique but adhesives are also employed. Preparation for storage, hanging or display, e.g.re-mounting.