Re: Textile Conservation Position at Shelburne Museum

[Textile Care <tcconspm@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Richard Kerschner

I read with interest your position for a Textile Conservator at Shelburn.
Are you considering applications from overseas?

Patricia Moncrieff
Conservation Consultant
Specialising in Textiles
TEXTILE CARE, PO BOX 615, FREMANTLE   AUSTRALIA 6959

Rick Kerschner wrote:

> The Shelburne Museum is seeking a textile conservator to work full-time for 7 months to conduct a detailed condition survey of the Museum's collection of 200 embroidered samplers and pictures and perform remedial conservation treatments. This project is partially funded by an IMLS Conservation Project Support Grant. Candidates must have a graduate degree in conservation specializing in textile conservation or equivalent training. The project can begin any time after July 1, 2000 and must be started before October 1, 2000. Salary is $2500 per month plus benefits. Candidates should submit a C.V., three references, and a short statement of interest to: Richard Kerschner, Director of Preservation and Conservation, Shelburne Museum, PO Box 10, Shelburne, VT, 05482. Phone: (802) 985-3348 ext. 3361, e-mail: rkerschner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Interviews can be conducted at the AIC conference in Philadelphia.
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> Richard L. Kerschner
> Director of Preservation and Conservation
> Shelburne Museum
> PO Box 10, Route 7
> Shelburne, VT  05482
> (802) 985-3348 Ext 3361