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Temporary Assistant Objects Conservator, The Baltimore Museum of Art

WCG

In consultation with the Senior Objects Conservator, the Assistant Objects Conservator will examine, document, rehouse, and treat as needed a variety of works, including furniture and textiles.

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How to become an Antiques Dealer

Old Crows Antiques

Finally, traditional furniture and accessories are topping design trends—and it's never been a better time to try your hand at dealing antique and vintage pieces. There is so much more to the industry than just furniture—think about textiles, lighting, porcelain, and other decorative arts—just soak up as much knowledge as you can.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. A consultation with a conservator, particularly for textile and woven works, can never hurt.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

From self-taught artists to delightful wood carvings and intricate quilting and textile makers, American folk art encapsulates the spirit of a nation and the legacies handed down across its history. A consultation with a conservator, particularly for textile and woven works, can never hurt.

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Preserving the Past

Art Peritus

Traditional antique furniture has declined in popularity, and yet, this doesnt mean they should be neglected. Weve seen this in countless areasfrom mid-century furniture to vintage vinyl records. Formal dining has become less common, leaving silverware and fine ceramics to gather dust. Cameos, once highly coveted, are rarely worn.

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Assets 2025: Interview with Tom Kline

International Society of Appraisers

TK : Washington is well known as a museum city with the Smithsonian’s 21 museums here, but there are also numerous private museums, most notably the Phillips Collection and the Corcoran and Textile Museum, which are now part of George Washington University. Register for this year’s ISA conference here.

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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 !