Not just any old tatters, but worn antique textiles of museum quality.

Another apartment has antique European textiles and furniture, including antique mirrors.

A dealer in antique textiles has cornered some fine linens.

Renewed interest in antique textiles has further burnished its popularity - and its price.

Cora, his wife, a world-renowned dealer in antique textiles and costumes, died last year.

Since ultraviolet light is detrimental to antique textiles, they should not be left to dry outdoors.

David Duncan has had a passionate interest in antique textiles for many years.

For conservation, antique textiles must be displayed only in low light and briefly.

"I introduced Aaron to antique textiles and historical things that wouldn't have occurred to him," she said.

What is less familiar is the museum's cache of antique textiles.