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Whenever possible, corsets and shaping structures are stored in the position in which they would have been used. Because the accessories are more…
Tortoiseshell Combs A tortoiseshell comb rests on a mount of 4-ply rag board that has been arched to match the shape of the comb. The arched top board…
This "envelope" bag lies on a padded corrugated board, covered with cotton knit. The cotton knit provides enough friction to hold the bag in place. To…
A design sketch to illustrate the storage of gloves. These printed leather gloves are stored in a custom-fit tray made of 4-ply mat board. The tray is…
This hand muff made of silk and metallic thread is suspended on an oval-shaped support that is padded and covered with Tyvek. The support holds the…
Leather sandals are paired to fit on a single handling tray made of acid-free board. Pillows of polyester batting covered in Tyvek are fitted inside…
This very long parasol with black tulle and white beading is stored in a vertical mount. A foam support steadies the parasol, and the runner and…
A corset held on an upright vertical mount. An acid-free paper tube is surrounded by polyester batting to form an interior shape that supports and…
Nagoya/Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Founded by its parent organization, The Foundation for the Arts, Nagoya (FAN), the Nagoya/Boston Museum of Fine Arts (N/BMFA) was established as the…
In January 2011, conservators raised the curtain on their work as they cleaned and conserved the enormous The Triumph of the Winter Queen: Allegory of…