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Treatment; 03 Nov 2006; Secure loose thread at bottom.; Organics

Reason: Permanent Exhibition
Description: The edges of the hole were drawn together using colour matched monofilament silk thread, stitched into the strong red threads at the edges of the hole. The threads hanging from the bottom of the hat were not secured as they appeared to be there as a result of the way in which the hat was constructed and were securely held in position. The hat was surface cleaned using a low suction vacuum cleaner. As the hat was tightly fitted onto the shaped support on which it was mounted, it was not removed from this to vacuum inside.
Details: Treatment