William Morris Carpets

St Andrew’s Church, Roker

Two William Morris Carpets, circa 1905

Treatment Received

• •The carpets were surface cleaned using variable control museum vacuums.
• •The tape formerly securing the carpets together was mechanically removed and adhesive residue removed using a solvent.
• •All dyes were tested for colour fastness and all proved stable.
• •Spray extraction was used to clean the carpets further using a conservation grade detergent in de-ionised water.
• •Areas of loss were infilled using mesh canvas and re-knotted using colour matched wool.
• •The edges were secured using wool with laid thread couching through a scoured linen support.
• •Velcro strips were machine stitched to heavy duty black cotton tape for securing the carpets together.
• •Polyester needle felt underlay was positioned under the two carpets.