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Chesham town tapestry cleaned of 50 years of grime using make-up sponges
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The historic Chesham Town Tapestry has undergone more than 30 hours of cleaning and restoration by Zenzie Tinker Conservation using make-up sponges to lift off over 50 years of ingrained dirt and nicotine stains. Originally embroidered by the Chesham Arts Society, the artwork has now been re-hung in the Chesham Town Council chambers inside a bespoke frame with acrylic glazing.
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- The Chesham Town Tapestry was cleaned using numerous make-up sponges to remove decades of ingrained dirt and nicotine stains.
- Zenzie Tinker Conservation carried out over 30 hours of cleaning and restoration work funded by a grant from the Pilgrim Trust.
- The tapestry was found to be soiled and grubby with some moth damage prior to its restoration.
- The artwork features scenes of Buckinghamshire, including the former Market Hall and The Bury.
- The restored tapestry has been re-hung in the Chesham Town Council chambers within a bespoke frame featuring acrylic glazing.