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Rescuing Vintage Textiles

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This is a book with basic information for people who really never had any prior experience with textiles. If you are a collector, you probably already know all of the suggestions that are in this book. I didn't learn anything new, and I am not a conservator.
Just getting into collecting textiles? Then this book would be for you, it offers helpful cleaning, preservation and storage tips. It's a quick read. Those looking for new ideas for removing specific stains, this isn't the book you need.

For the beginner this book will be helpful, but if you have been removing stains from textiles with at least some success, and you know how to store them, this book is not for you.

This is a great book for anyone who wants to care for their fragile textiles at home. The author writes in an easy-to-read style and gives sensible advice on fabrics, cleaning solutions and storage, which is easy to read and doesn't take a professional textile conservator to understand. There are a lot of textile collectors who have learned the hard way what NOT to do with their cherished linens, but don't necessarily know what TO do. This is a book that should be on every textile collector's bookshelf.