Cleaning Waxwork Figures 12 Zemanek cleaning Hector hat

Image 4: Using a soft brush to dislodge debris, textile conservator Jennifer Zemanek removes surface particles and dust with a HEPA-filter vacuum from Hector’s plush hat. Zemanek observed the use of plain-weave linens, silk damasks, and at least eight different kinds of linen and metallic laces in the construction of Fraunces’ finely detailed costumes. Image courtesy Tudor Place Historic House & Garden, Washington D.C.

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