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Sports Memorabilia

Uniforms, equipment, and other sports memorabilia present a special challenge to conservators because their damage and stains are a key component in the stories they tell. 
Lake Placid Olympic Opening Ceremony
Coat worn in the 1932 Lake Placid Olympic opening ceremony. Courtesy of Middlesex School.
1932 Olympic Games
Coat after fumigation, cleaning, restoration, and mounting on a custom-built archival form. Courtesy of Middlesex School.
Whether you require fumigation, cleaning, repairs, or display solutions, we will work with you to customize a conservation treatment that meets your specific needs and goals.
William
William "Cannonball" Jackman being honored by the city of Boston in 1971.
William
Uniform after fumigation, cleaning, stabilization, and mounting on a custom manikin. Courtesy of the Museum of African American History, Boston and Nantucket, MA, USA.
Museum Textile Services has a genuine appreciation for sports history and we take a special interest in preserving items for museums and private collectors alike. Contact us for advice on how investing in the care of your items can protect your long-term investment.
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Baseball hat before restoration. Courtesy of the Museum of African American History, Boston and Nantucket, MA, USA.
Vintage Baseball Hat
Baseball hat after restoration. Courtesy of the Museum of African American History, Boston and Nantucket, MA, USA.
1940s Softball Uniform
Circa 1940 softball uniform worn by Virginia MacCarthy.





Would you like to learn more about our Sports Memorabilia projects? The following blogs are on sports topics:

Will "Cannonball" Jackman Comes to Life  

Faster, Higher, Stronger: Olympic History comes to MTS

Boston Garden Celtics, Bruins, & Olympets?