I wanted to share this sad news with my fellow conservators.  My predecessor and former textile conservator, Deborah (Deby) Carolyn Bellman, 67, of Charles Town, WV passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

In 1986 she was hired by the Museum Conservation Division of the National Park Service, Harpers Ferry Center. Included in National Park exhibits throughout the country, her textile treatments involved numerous flags, Civil War uniforms and period clothing, from Lincoln’s frock coat to Custer’s flag from Little Big Horn. The onset of Alzheimer’s led to her reluctant retirement after 24 years.  She greatly enjoyed her work and coworkers.


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Anne Ennes
Conservator
National Park Service
Museum Conservation Services
Harpers Ferry Center
P.O. Box 50
Harpers Ferry WV  25425
Tel. 304-535-6700 (office)
Tel. 240-338-2034 (mobile)