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Trusted Local Antiques Buyers and Their Services in Bradenton

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Textiles: Our interest extends to textiles, including clothing and scrolls. We appreciate the cultural and historical significance of textiles and are always eager to explore unique pieces. Our brokering services incur a commission for the sale in addition to the analysis fee.

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WCG Annual 3-Ring Circus, Thursday, January 9th, 2025, 5:00–7:30 pm

WCG

As the projects Conservation Textile Specialists, one of our primary tasks is to create custom storage mounts and housing for every object in the BFM collection. But in the summer of 2024, I encountered a book with a silk covering that needed a textile conservators eye. Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube !

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RESCHEDULED: WCG Annual 3-Ring Circus, Wednesday, January 29, 2025

WCG

As the projects Conservation Textile Specialists, one of our primary tasks is to create custom storage mounts and housing for every object in the BFM collection. But in the summer of 2024, I encountered a book with a silk covering that needed a textile conservators eye. Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube !

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270,000 Crafted Beads Help Tell Story of High-Status Women 5,000 Years Ago

Jewelry Judge

An analysis of the material wedged in the hole of the beads revealed the presence of flax, a plant used to make linen textiles. The cache of Cheerio-like beads weighed a total of 33 pounds (15 kilograms) and had to be cleared of all dirt and debris — a process that took seven specialists 651 hours to complete.