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Conservation in the City | Episode 2

Now the condition assessment is done, in episode 2 Textile Conservator Emily Austin shows us the first stages of restoring the dress.

Enjoyed this? Keep a look out for more episodes in the Conservation in the City series - with 1 released monthly - and check out London's Fashion Alphabet, our video series going through the A-Z of items in our Fashion and Textiles Stores.

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