"DOLL RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW" > Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
Links to Suppliers of Conservation and Restoration Products; Links to sites About Conservation and Restoration
These links are in addition to the doll restoration, repair and conservation links already in the links library. These links focus on conservation, supplies for conservation and restoration, and on textile conservation and care. The link to the doll restoration sites in the links library is the last link presented here.
Restore
Products
Online store from England with products to assist in textile restoration.
Has silk crepeline and monofilament conservation net. Includes a product for
removing iron stains.
Gaylords
One of the best-known archival supply houses. You can obtain Renaissance
Wax, archival storage materials, knox pencils, and much more here.
Conservator's Emporium
Another source of conservation products, including British Museum
Leather Dressing, , Humidirty Indicator Cards, Renaissance Wax and Orvus.
Light Impressions
Archival Supply House; mostly for paper goods, but many useful items.
Darwi
Classics
The company that makes Darwi Modelling Compound, useful for many doll
repairs.
The Caning
Shop
Source of Darwi Modelling Compound.
Acadiana Textile Care
Lengthy article about the care and conservation of historic textiles--almost all
of it applicable to preserving vintage and antique doll costumes. Highly recommended.
The Preservation of
Leather Objects
Excellent article on preservation of leather objects; great help for
preservation of leather doll bodies.
The American Institute for Conservation of
Historic and Artistic Works
Extensive site; has fantastic articles on caring for special objects, caring for
textiles, and caring for paper, plus much more.
Self-Help Care for Sasha
Dolls
Excellent site for care of Sasha Dolls; includes excellent information applicable
for restoration and conservation for many other dolls as well.
Conservation Online
Absolute treasure trove of information on conservation. CoOL
is a project of the Preservation Department of Stanford University Libraries and it covers
a wide spectrum of topics of interest to those involved with the conservation of library,
archives and museum materials. Amazing, deep site.
"Bugs Are
Eating My Family Treasures!"
Article on insects and heirlooms. How to spot damage, prevention, and
solutions. From the Bishop Museum.
To Bleach or Not To
Bleach
Sometimes, bleaching MAY be appropriate. This article will help you decide
when to bleach, and when NOT to bleach. From the Bishop Museum
Technical Tips on
Conservation
Excellent tips and hints on object conservation from supply house Gaylords.
The Care
and Preservation of Antique Textiles and Costumes
Another good article, from the Henry Ford Museum.
Frequently
Asked Questions on Conservation
From the Library of Congress.
Tips for Preserving Your
Composition Doll
From the Minnesota Historical Society.
Restoring
Anker Nursing (Composition) Dolls
Interesting article on actual conservation of a set of composition dolls
originally purchased in 1924.
Facts
About Mold
From the New York City Department of Health. Mold often affects vintage hard
plastic and vinyl dolls.
AIC Code of Ethics
and Guidelines for Practice
Code of ethics for conservators; highly recommended before restoration attempts
are made to old dolls.
Doll
Restoration - Resources and Net Links
More sites about Doll Conservation, Restoration and Repair, from your Guide.
First Page > Doll Conservation and Restoration: What You Need To Know > Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Second Page > General Principles of Doll Conservation: How To Make Your Treasures Last! > Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Third Page > Tips For Successful Doll Restoration > Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Fourth Page > Tips on Doll Costume and Textile Restoration > 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Fifth Page > Special Tips for Restoration of Barbie and other Plastic Dolls >1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Seventh Page > Bibliography: Books on Doll Restoration and Conservation > Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Are you trying to restore a doll? Are you concerned with conservation of your collection? Don't miss our folder in the Dolls Forum devoted to doll restoration, repair and conservation! Exchange views, ask questions and LEARN! Join us HERE in the Doll Repair and Restoration Folder in the Dolls Forum!
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