Mrs. Louis-Antoine Dessaulles
Amélia Desjardins, conservation technician specialized in costume mounting, reveals the many facets of the work involved in preparing this 1850 dress.
October 31, 2024
Meet the team | Amélia Desjardins
Amélia Desjardins is Conservation Technician, specialized in costume mounting. Her work affords Amelia the unique opportunity to combine her passion for fashion history with practical experience in costume making. Drawn to object biographies, she delights in becoming part of their journey by safely presenting them in their best light through the creation of custom mannequins and mounts. Amelia holds a MLitt in Art History: Dress and Textile Histories from the University of Glasgow, UK.
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