Description

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A wide-ranging account of the world of displaying dress and costume told through the unique vantage of conservators.

About the Author

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Mary M. Brooks is a conservator, curator, and consultant. She is currently teaching conservation, museology, and cultural heritage studies at Durham University, England.
 
Dinah D. Eastop is a conservator, researcher, and educator. She works as a consultant in conservation and material culture studies for universities and heritage organizations worldwide, notably for ICCROM.
 
They are the editors of Changing Views of Textile Conservation (Getty Publications, 2011).
 

Praise For…

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“Helpful and inspiring. Well worth a look!”
— ICON News

"Recommended.”
— Choice

“This book is an excellent resource for established and emerging curators, conservators, and scholars who wish to better understand the complex teamwork required to create dynamic displays that preserve and respect the material and emotive qualities of the artefact while also inviting the meaningful engagement of viewers.”
 
— The Journal of Dress History