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A Deck of Cards

Conservator Sonia Kata reveals the work involved in restoring the fan from the costume "A Deck of Cards" worn by Alice Scott.

October 31, 2024

Meet the team | Sonia Kata

Sonia Kata is a conservator at the McCord Stewart Museum. With a Master’s in Art Conservation, Sonia appreciates the opportunity to work with cultural heritage in a tangible way. Although she treats a variety of historic objects at the Museum, as an avid sewer, she has a particular interest in costumes and textiles.

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Creating the exhibition Costume Balls: Dressing Up History, 1870-1927 is the result of a monumental effort. Meet the Museum’s teams of experts and learn more about their work and their discoveries through blog articles, video interviews, behind-the-scenes photos, and much more!

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