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As we approach the end of the Cartwright & Sheldon project, one of the last tasks is paper conservation. Our goal is to align some of the point paper designs with the textile fabrics. Before doing so, we'll conduct surface cleaning using brushing, smoke sponges, and eraser crumbs, and we'll also remove any rusty pins or clips.

February continues with work in the Cartwright & Sheldon silk weaving & design archive fabrics. Over a 1000 objects have been cleaning & are ready to repack. Most of the exquisite designs are in silk although rayon & crimplene exist. Some of the silk designs from the Cartwright & Sheldon Archive.

As we kick off 2026, our focus is on advancing the Cartwright & Sheldon silk weaving archive. We've diligently sifted through over 100 boxes of predominantly silk textiles, each containing 100 to 200 items, making this a meticulous journey. We've pinpointed 50 boxes that require immediate cleaning and repacking, and we're excited to apply our new skills to ensure these treasures are preserved the future. So far, our exploration has revealed 19 distinct weaving styles in just

I rarely have so many lampshades available at once, but I've created extra for an upcoming pop-up exhibition. I love the cozy warm winter glow they give off when they're all lit up.