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One American Family

A custom made magnetic mounting system was constructed to hang a large hexagonal quilt.

Metal was wrapped in muslin and attached to the back of the exhibit case.

The fully backed quilt was folded carefully for transportation to and from the gallery.

Every magnet had to be carefully applied prior to letting the quilt hang.

The quilt was slowly unrolled to its hanging position.

The magnets in place on the quilt.

The magnets were easy to adjust and remove for deinstallation.

This sample book contained fabric swatches that were also contained in the quilt and dress displayed next to it. The book had to be supported with a special mount to be displayed open.

Creating a special book mount.

The finished mount with slanted sides and base support.

The sample book sitting on the mount.

Installing the mount in the display case.

The quilt and books installed.

This waistcoat needed to be surface cleaned and repaired before being mounted on a mannequin.

Vacuuming the coat.

A Dorfman form had to be modified to support the coat.

The form after modification.

The waistcoat on the form.

Installation of the waistcoat.

A custom made magnetic mounting system was constructed to hang a large hexagonal quilt.

Metal was wrapped in muslin and attached to the back of the exhibit case.

The fully backed quilt was folded carefully for transportation to and from the gallery.

Every magnet had to be carefully applied prior to letting the quilt hang.

The quilt was slowly unrolled to its hanging position.

The magnets in place on the quilt.

The magnets were easy to adjust and remove for deinstallation.

This sample book contained fabric swatches that were also contained in the quilt and dress displayed next to it. The book had to be supported with a special mount to be displayed open.

Creating a special book mount.

The finished mount with slanted sides and base support.

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