University of Rochester (Memorial Art Gallery)

The Memorial Art Gallery, University of Rochester, will conduct a detailed conservation survey of the approximately 40 historic European embroidered textiles in its permanent collection. The combination of the materials used, production techniques, and geographic origins renders this group significant within the larger textile collection of the museum. The embroideries entered the museum's holdings over the course of the last 90 years; the majority of the collection is in fragile condition and cannot be exhibited. This survey will provide condition reports and treatment proposals for each object; in addition, all embroideries will be photographed and rehoused. The curator will then prioritize treatment based on condition issues and appropriate rehousing for the collection.