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Silver Studio collection recieves designation.
Great news: the Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture (MoDA) has been granted 'Designated Collection' status from the Museum, Library and Archives Council (MLA) for its Silver Studio collection. The collection of 5,000 textile samples, 5,000 wallpaper samples and over 40,000 original designs on paper forms an archive of one of Britain's leading commercial design studios active between 1880 and 1963.
William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow
Unfortunately I have to report the change in circumstances of The William Morris Gallery, at Walthamstow. This is now only open to the public on limited days and by prior appointment and the loss of the curatorial staff. I have been assured that the collection is safe and that at present there are is no intention to de-accession it. Again I will keep you all informed as to the pending and changing situation.
The Textile Society did write in May 2007 to register distress about the closure of the Gallery.
It is with great regret that I have to report the forthcoming closure of The Textile Conservation Unit (T.C.C.) which is run as part of Southampton University. I have written on behalf of The Textile Society to Neil Foskett, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences, it has been made clear to me that the T.C.C. will no longer be part of the university and will be closed completely by September 2009. »