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Caring for Textiles Workshop with
Patricia Moncrieff
 Patricia Moncrieff showing us her file of photographs on a doll that she conserved for the Museum of Childhood After attending a workshop by specialist textiles conservator Patricia Moncrieff on textile conservation, the importance of conservators dawned on me and how they are really the unsung heroes of the museum industry! Quietly toiling away behind the scenes, Moncrieff has gained a reputation internationally and has worked on many projects including the development of the Asian Civilisations Museum. Expecting only to come away from the workshop with practical advice on how to care for textiles, I was surprised to learn a little bit about Patricia’s work ethic as well. Her dedication to quality is truly awe-inspiring, where even things that cannot be seen by the public, for example ‘soft sculptures’ to pad the insides of costumes, adhere to the highest standards. Absolutely no shortcuts! Moncrieff also makes it a point to research each object she works on resulting in a continuous learning process and an incredible knowledge about textiles. Not just their physical nature, but as her notes state ‘their historic, cultural, religious and spiritual significance’. What an inspiration! |
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