anyone got clues how we can try to clean up a vintage sampler? We think it was stitched sometime in the mid 1800s but its pretty soiled and does have some condition issues
(((Lab))))) what a nice find Did you do any research on the internet about cleaning it I think that Luvs is right...be very careful... and try to preserve it from now on!
it was stiched by Elizabeth Perkins born Aug 11 1824
the lady we bought it from said she was from Succasunna NJ (which is part of our township) and had found info at the local library (we were unsuccessful)
its partially stitched a number of missing letters in the alphabet but pretty darn cool and for 28 bucks couldnt pass it up
i wouldn't clean it it could destroy the fabric or threads i would just put it in a frame with glass all acid free to keep any more damage from happening to it and of course keep it from sunlight
