From The Art Institute of Chicago: "On the occasion of the exhibition On Loss and Absence: Textiles of Mourning and Survival, this video shares how conservators care for textiles in the museum's collection—from using magnification tools to detect material deterioration on a microscopic level to expertly making repairs so that works can be appreciated for generations to come."
From the Victoria and Albert Museum: "Textile Conservator Elizabeth-Anne Haldane describes the conservation work undertaken on an 8th-century Egyptian tunic – one of the exhibits to be displayed in the Medieval and Renaissance Galleries."
From the Victoria and Albert Museum: "Join Senior Paper Conservator Susan Catcher as she conserves a fragile 200-year-old fan from the era of Marie Antoinette. Using specialist conservation techniques (plus plenty of patience and a porcupine quill!) Susan addresses the structural integrity of the fan – reinforcing the back and creating a hinge to allow it to open and close once again. She also re-adheres fiddly loose sequins, stabilises areas of wear, and subtly retouches the design using watercolour paint."
Victoria and Albert Museum: Mounting An 18th-Century Silk Dress – Textile Conservation Step-by-Step
From the Victoria and Albert Museum: "In this video, we take you behind the scenes of the Textile Conservation Studio to see how museum mounting professionals Lauren and Hannah mount and display an original 18th-century robe à la française (also known as a sack-back dress). Experience each step of the textile mounting process — from preparing the mannequin with conservation-safe materials, to supporting delicate fabrics – all ensuring the long-term care of the garment."