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Upholstered covers can sustain a lot of damage, particularly at the edges
The edges were rebuilt so the covers could be re-upholstered
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A small section of this tapestry had completely come away
A patch from contemporary tapestry was inserted to rebuild the edges
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The canvas beneath this needlepoint had worn away, leaving a hole where the embroidery used to be
The canvas structure was re-threaded and the embroidery replaced
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The corner of this cushion had been chewed by a mischievous puppy
The corner was rebuilt before re-making the needlepoint into a cushion
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This tapestry fragment depicting a Roman figurehead had been badly repaired in the past.
The old repairs were removed, allowing the warp threads to resume their natural line. Wools and Silks were then stiched in place to restore the design.