© Emma Telford
Detail from an embroidered and appliquéd hanging made in 1870 by Burmese prisoners of war on the Andaman Islands. It was offered as a gift in thanks to the Governor, a relation of the Palmer's of Dorney Court, Windsor, for the prisoners kind treatment.
Projects of all sizes are undertaken
Textiles have been used in the most diverse ways, and across a vast range of historical styles and design movements. Categories of objects commonly conserved in the Studio include upholstery, samplers, tapestries, costume, and embroideries.
Special strengths:
- the conservation of tapestries- cleaning, conserving and mounting of embroideries and samplers
- condition surveys for museums, historic houses, and collectors
- in situ work
- large three-dimensional objects. Carriages can be accommodated in the Studio
Andaman hangingThree legendary flagsLord Leverhulme's barkclothTibetan horse armour