Miss Abigail's Hope Chest

Jacob's apron is a simple butcher style - no pocket, no embellishment - except a button. I searched through my considerable button box ...

Physical stress.  As I mentioned before, physical folding is probably the greatest cause of distress for stored fabric over time. Fiber...

Climate.  Heat and humidity also cause deterioration to fabrics. We cannot adopt climate control as the museums do, but we can keep th...

Pests.  Pests are of obvious concern for our stored treasures because they cause significant damage if ignored. Good housekeeping help...

Cleanliness.  It goes without saying that any fabric item going into storage should be clean. Our hands contain oils and acids in the ...

The most important factor in the deterioration of fabric is always the surroundings or conditions in which they are stored. The physi...

These pretty pillowcases were embroidered by Miss Doris, one of Abigail's older friends. The embroidery is so carefully done, so beaut...