Irene,
In 1987, I had a custom 15' 3 beam tapestry work frame built for me by
John Shannock, Shannock Tapestry Looms, Vancouver, WA. I have spoken with
John and he would be interested in making a tapestry frame for you. I
have photos of the frame that he built for me which I used for many years
and then sold to the lab at the De Young Museum. He also designed and
built one for Sarah Gates at the De Young, Fine Arts Museums of San
Franciscio.  John Shannock can be reached at cell phone # (360) 608-0608
or (360) 573-7264. Let me know if you would like to see photos of my
frame.

Sandra Troon
Oregon Textile Workshop


On Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:33:23 -0600 "Karsten, Irene"
<[log in to unmask]> writes:
> I am putting together a proposal for funding for the conservation of
> a large 17th century embroidered table carpet (1.6 x 2.9 m).
> Because the carpet requires extensive stabilization, I am
> considering the purchase/construction of a tapestry frame to support
> it during what will probably be a very lengthy treatment period.
>
> The key information I need immediately is a good estimate on the
> cost of such a frame.  From a fairly cursory search on this subject,
> it appears that this will probably be a custom job.  Any recent
> figures that would give me a ball park idea on cost would be
> helpful.
>
> Assuming we proceed with this idea and the funding comes through, I
> am also interested in any information on and experience with
> specific designs of frames.
>
> Irene Karsten
> Museum Conservator
> Departments of Human Ecology/Museum and Collections Services
> 302 Human Ecology Building
> University of Alberta
> Edmonton, AB  T6G 2N1
> (780) 492-7678; (780) 492-0776
>
>
>