Scarves - dye transfer probs, raging bulls mystery maker

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Hello Everyone,

This is my first time posting and I'd like to thank all responsible for making this site happen!!! It's a great resource.

When I bought this mod 60's Liberty of London silk scarf it was pristine. Months later it is showing signs of heavy dye transfer. Are there storing protocols for silk scarves? Would it be worth selling in this condition? Would it be worth trying to restore and if so, best method?

Does anyone recognize the signature of the raging bulls scarf?

Your help will be most appreciated!!!

Thanks
Deborah
 
My photos would not attach!!! I'm not sure why. The file is under 1mb. I'm transferring from iPhoto. Any help would be most appreciated.

Thx
 
Hi there :hiya: Glad to see you posting.

You just need to put

< img src=http://yourpicturehost.jpg > but don't put spaces before or after the brackets.

See if that will work.
 
My only tought on the dye problem is to ask if you are storing in an area with really high humidity? Or had a liquid spill you aren't aware of?

Others may be more up on this problem then I.

Hollis
 
Thanks Hollis, thanks Linda.

No spills, but perhaps high humidity - Montreal summers are notorious and I do not have air-conditioning.

I'm realizing I will have to reduce the size of my photo files and I'm searching to find out how...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
 
Wow, that is just beautiful! I don't know anything about the label but someone should come along soon who may. We have been a little slow around here with the Holidays but should pick up next week.

As far as reducing the size of your photos, I use Irfanview. You can download it free and it is a wonderful program to help to crop, size and enhance and sharpen your pics. Does a lot more but that is mainly what I use it for.
 
Thanks, Linda. I was able to find a program like Irfanview for my Mac and I am learning how to use it. I hope to post more pictures soon.

I agree Gail, it is an artsy signature. Thanks for looking.

Deborah
 
Hi Deborah - Welcome to a fellow Canuck! :)

I'm not very knowledgeable on scarves, but agree with the rest -
that is one cool bull!

Sorry I can't be more help.

Sue
 
Here's the photo of the 60's Liberty of London scarf with dye transfer - it's mostly on the upper RHS and smack in the middle. And more of the raging bulls scarf.

I hope this works!

Deborah
 
Still toooooo big! And the Liberty didn't show.

Back to school....

Deborah
 
At last, Liberty are you there?

Deborah

PS - Thanks for the warm welcome, Sue!
 
By George, I think I've got it!

Deborah

Who was George, anyway?
 
Hi from NS Deborah! :)

Having had my own experience with dye run on a Gucci Accornero scarf,
I'm hesitant to try anything myself.
I have heard about a product that will absorb dye run...?
I'm not sure how it works however.

Liberty of London silk scarves are "very popular".
I've sold quite a few of them, and the vintage
ones are usually very sought after.
The edge looks hand rolled, and I'm sure you know
not to press it.

The last vintage one I sold went to a scarf designer,
who was going to use it for study, so I would definitely
list them.

I hope they do well for you!
 
Hey Lynn,

Thanks! Yes, the edges are hand-rolled and I'm so glad you mentioned not to iron - I have a bunch of scarves and I was going to test with a lessor known. Do I leave them alone or should I steam?

Thanks again.

Deborah
 
I don't have a steamer :( so I'm not familiar
with using one of them.

I can't stand wrinkles :) so I press everything.
I do silk scarves "very carefully" though, on the back
side if there are no creases. If the original folds are there,
I lightly use them as a guide.

It's a bit more difficult if the edge is hand rolled, as you
do not want to press that edge.
I would mention in the listing if it is pressed or unpressed,
as a lot of the collectors like to know that.

Vintage, Liberty of London, and Silk Scarf are searched a lot,
so I would try to be sure to have those words in the title.
I think they will do very well for you!
 
Great advice! Thanks so much, Lynn.

Now, if I could find out who the maker of the bulls is...

Deborah
 
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