This treatment was performed through a collaboration with Karissa Muratore and overseen by textile conservator Vicki Cassman. The troublesome adhesive tape was noted initially for having failed to secure the bed linens, its initial purpose. It was then observed that the adhesive tape was yellowing severely and remained tacky enough to trap dirt and grime. To preserve the bed linens and return the beds to the appearance desired by the collector, Nancy B. McDaniel, the textiles were gently separated. Then the adhesive and all residues were removed with white, rubber erasers. Lastly, polyester thread hardly visible to the naked eye was used to sew the linens back in place, leaving minimal  risk of residue or deterioration in the future.