Janet Wagner

Conservator (Textiles), Treatment and Collection Care – Textiles, Paintings, Polychrome Surfaces, Heritage Furniture and Wooden Objects Division

Main areas of work and/or specializations

• flat textiles
• costumes
• costume accessories

Biography

Janet Wagner studied clothing and textiles at the University of Alberta, Edmonton (B.Sc.), and Museum Studies, Textile Conservation, at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York. She was a participant in the Canadian Conservation Institute’s (CCI’s) Conservation Fellowship Program. Janet works as a conservator in the CCI textile laboratory, where she has undertaken the conservation of a variety of textiles including costumes, flags, military tunics, quilts, hooked rugs and upholstery. Along with her colleagues, she presents workshops on mannequin-making and care of textiles to museums across Canada, and she mentors interns in the textile laboratory.