👑🧵 https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/conserving-the-king-arthur-tapestry

“Our treatment is not only about conserving and treating #tapestry for the look; it’s so much about how to support it with other supporting, stronger, modern #fabric. We had to make it strong enough to hold the stress during the display.”

#video #museum #themet #metcloisters #textiles

Apropos of nothing, enjoy this photo of an ancient panther door-decoration I photographed during my last visit to the #MetCloisters.

According to a nearby plaque, the curling lines issuing from its mouth represent its sweetly perfumed breath, which panthers use to attract prey. As everyone at the time knew.

When did this fact fall out of cultural currency? It’s not even in #DnD. Bring back the big cats with lovely and beguiling breath weapons. #art