What an original tale, and how could I resist—especially after he shared with me the existence of a top-secret, fall-out shelter designed solely to house historical textile treasures? My friend gave me the grand tour of the storage vaults, but only after I promised to suit up with a lab coat and gloves and not to touch (so very difficult for a woman known for “talking with my hands”). They don’t let many people into the collection vault, so it was quite the experience for this author.