Needlework of Past and Present with the Textile Conservation Workshop

Textiles are a highly accessible and enjoyable form of art and craft present in institutions and private collections around the world. Samplers, in particular, tell stories of a girl’s education and creativity. The Textile Conservation Workshop has had the privilege to assist in the preservation of many of the samplers belonging to collector Alexandra Peters. This presentation introduces the field of textile conservation, featuring treated samplers in Ms. Peter’s collection.
Meredith Wilcox-Levine is a textile conservator at the Textile Conservation Workshop in South Salem, NY. She holds a Master of Science degree in Historic Costume and Textiles from the University of Rhode Island's Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design, with a focus in Textile Conservation. During her training she completed internships at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. Before entering the conservation field, Meredith received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatrical costume design and production from Syracuse University. She is a professional member of the American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works and the Costume Society of America.
This lecture was held virtually on Zoom on October 17, 2024.
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