I have a conductors uniform from the North Shore line. It was owned by Henry Schmaal and I think it dates to about 1917. Im looking for tip on who can restore it and how to keep it. Now it is put away in a suitcase.
Randy Stahl
Smithosonian has some info on conservation/storage: https://www.si.edu/mci/english/learn_more/taking_care/texrep.html
From there, a list of conservators: http://www.conservation-us.org/
I just had on online appraisel done and its worth A LOT more than I thought. I bought in 1980 for 20 bucks. Now it may be worth 5 grand.
Now I gotta find someone to repair and clean it.
Hi Randy, that sounds like a cool find. I have nothing of my grandpa’s Frisco conductor uniform, except his coal oil lantern. My cousin has his watch, given to her dad, the only son. Mary Stahl