Appraisal Services
Appraisal Services
Newbie follows the standards of the American
Society of Appraisers and the ethical guidelines
of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice when researching and writing appraisal reports for:

Newbie can also provide informal oral reports, giving replacement value estimates and useful information about heirloom pieces. She  welcomes inquiries about long distance appraisals, which are possible under certain circumstances.

25 years experience in evaluating clothing and textiles for institutional and private clients


Martha Washington’s shoe?  
An heirloom quilt?
Vintage haute couture?
Whether you need a report documenting
the value of your vintage textile for tax or insurance
purposes or are just curious and want information
about its worth, Newbold “Newbie” Richardson can help! 
Bringing Over 40 Years of Experience to Museums & Private Clients
All written reports are in the format required by the IRS and major insurance companies.

Canton Shawl, c. 1860 Louise Allen Textile Collection, University of Minnesota
Colleen Callahan & Newbie Richardson examining a c.1798 quilt from a private collection.
Tapestry panel, c.1840.
Private Collection
Woman's Dress, c. 1924 Private Collection