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Sponges 'lift off' Chesham town tapestry's 50 years of grime

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A composite image of a tapestry, on one side, and a large number of make-up sponges that are blackened. The tapestry shows a winter, snowy, church scene, saying it was made in May 1973, and donated by Chesham Arts Society to Chesham Urban District Council.

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Chesham town tapestry cleaned of 50 years of grime using make-up sponges

Overview

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.

Key points

  • 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.
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