The thomas edison birthplace museum will conserve and treat mina miller edison's wedding dress and redisplay IT at the museum

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Award ID
IGSM260170OMS26
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$36,550

Award facts

Assistance listing
45.301 Museums for America
Completion date 13% complete
Funding
  • $25,000.00 Federal
  • $11,550.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Milan, OH, USA

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Description

With the assistance of conservation consultants, the museum will complete the conservation and treatment of the wedding dress. Project activities include object documentation, cleaning, the fabrication of replacement dress parts where needed, the installation of garment supports, repair of any missing or damaged elements, mounting, and final documentation. A significant object in the museum's collection, the dress will be returned to public display for visitors at the conclusion of the project. The primary beneficiaries of this project are the museum visitors.

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Who received award IGSM260170OMS26?

IGSM260170OMS26 was awarded to Edison Birthplace Association Inc. by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on September 1, 2026.

How much is award IGSM260170OMS26 worth?

$36,550 has been obligated on IGSM260170OMS26: $25,000 in federal funding and $11,550 in non-federal funding.

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