An important date for your calendar is Saturday, 22nd October, 2011. The TRC will have an open house (from 10.00 until 16.00) with various specialists who are willing to answer your questions about your textiles and clothing from around the world, and Middle Eastern jewelry. You can bring your own heirlooms !
Specialists who will be available include, among others, Els de Baan (European textiles and fashion), Anna Beerens (Japanese textiles and clothing), Rene Lughtigheid (conservation and storage), Sigrid van Roode (jewelry, especially from the Middle East); Paul Spijker (African textiles and clothing), and Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood (Middle Eastern textiles and dress). The sessions are free of charge, but only two items per person will be discussed. Address: TRC, Hogewoerd 164, leiden.
Please note that the TRC will not be giving any valuations
