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Q<\/strong><\/em>: How do I find someone to help preserve or restore a textile for me?\n

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A<\/strong><\/em>: The American Institute for Conservation (AIC) offers a referral service for conservators in private practice and regional conservation centers. Phone (202) 452-9545 or (fax) 202-452-9328. AIC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also, check the website of the Canadian Conservation Institute and then search the Conservation Information Database.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for local assistance, you might contact museums in your immediate area and ask for a curator\u2019s, registrar\u2019s, or conservator\u2019s recommendations and suggestions.<\/p>\n

For southwestern textiles specifically, you can download the article, \u201cSome Comments on the Care of Navajo Textiles\u201d by Dr. Nancy Odegaard, Arizona State Museum, by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here is a list of regional conservation facilities listed by AIC. Although not all may address textile conservation specifically, many will be able to make further recommendations to assist in your search for advice on textile preservation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

REGIONAL FACILITIES<\/span><\/h3>\n