posted on February 23, 2008 01:43:48 PM new
I have 2 patchwork skirts made by the Miccousukee Indians. I brought them up here to N. Fla. from Miami. They have some stains including one has climate stains on the ivory colored cotton. Should I wash or dry clean them before I list them, or leave them as is??
posted on February 23, 2008 09:13:58 PM new
I wouldn't. If it is really collectable, you could easily ruin it. I would get it appraised by experts in native american art. There are specialists who could clean it if it worth cleaning in that way.
posted on February 23, 2008 09:53:16 PM new
Glassgirl - I don't catch your humor. Climate stains are common in S. Florida where the humidity is sometimes 100%.
posted on February 24, 2008 04:51:04 AM new
What exactly are climate stains? You might want to explain that in the auction. Is it like 'foxing' or 'mildew'? I am not familiar with the term. (It sounds an awful lot like Monica's dress stains)
posted on February 24, 2008 05:16:28 AM new
Climate stains are caused from dampness and heat and are like a mildew effect on fabrics and you will have light brown stains. Most homes in S. Fla. are air conditioned. Otherwise you would have mold growing on your walls in the hot, humid summers. Winters are just as humid depending on the weather.
posted on February 24, 2008 05:35:50 AM new
Thank you, I bet the skirts are pretty and probably worth a lot! I would also go with not cleaning them as the buyer may have their own 'magic potion' for cleaning.
