Wendy Toulson ACR
Projects
About Me
I have over 30 years' experience of textile conservation. Services I provide include consultative visits, estimates, full written and photographic documentation. I treat all types of textiles, whether full cleaning and conservation are required or simply advice on mounting, storage and display. A particular speciality is the treatment of ecclesiastical vestments and furnishings. I also provide collections surveys, condition reports and advice on funding of projects.
My clients include museums, heritage organizations, private owners and churches.
Publications include: The Ornaments: The Textiles, in Hereford Cathedral - a history, ed. G.E. Aylmer, J.E. Tiller, London, 2000; The care and repair of the St Mary's Hall tapestry, in The St Mary's Hall Coventry tapestry: weaving the threads together, ed. Mark S. Webb, Shaun Tyas London, 2024.
Client Testimonials
I came to you in total uncertainty that my most prized possession - my Welsh rugby cap - could be restored to its former glory. I trusted you and your skills, and was elated with the result. My Welsh rugby cap has been returned to its former glory .. thank you Wendy .
Mark Jones
Former Wales international rugby playerTraining
BA (Hons) Modern History, University of Oxford
Postgraduate diploma in Textile Conservation, Textile Conservation Centre, Hampton Court Palace (Courtauld Institute, University of London)
J. Paul Getty Intern, Textile Conservation Centre, Hampton Court Palace
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science (Forensic Science) Double Grade Distinction * Distinction Lady Hawkins' High School, Kington, Herefordshire
Work History
Textile conservator, General Textiles Department, Textile Conservation Centre, Hampton Court Palace
Part-time tutor, Textile Conservation Centre, Hampton Court Palace
Independent textile conservator, Herefordshire
