Internship at Museum Textile Services

Internship
Museum Textile Services

Museum Textile Services, a private conservation studio, seeks two
full-time interns to assist with the conservation of grass wall
coverings. The internship will take place at Gillette Castle State
Park from September 10 through December 14, 2001. Work will involve
cleaning, stabilization, reconstruction, and repainting of woven and
nonwoven grass wall panels dating from 1919. Applicants should
possess excellent handling skills, be well organized, and work well
in a team. Ideal for textile, object, or painting conservation
students. Knowledge of basketry or weaving a plus. Gillette Castle
is located in East Haddam, Connecticut, ten miles from the
Connecticut shore. Pay is commensurate with experience and includes
housing. Interested applicants should send a resume, letter of
interest, and contact information for three references to:

    Camille Myers Breeze
    Principal, Museum Textile Services
    715 Shawsheen Street
    Tewksbury MA 01876
    mts [at] clearsailing__net

For more information E-mail or call 978-851-0110.


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