In November of 2000, the White House celebrated the 200th anniversary of its first occupation. In its history the White House has served as home to forty-one Presidents and their families. Aside from hosting dinners, receptions, and other functions, public and private, the White House welcomes over one million visitors each year. Unlike most museum collections, the collection of the White House is in constant use. This paper will discuss various alternative upholstery techniques, which are minimally invasive, and still allow these objects to be appropriately upholstered for their intended display and continued use. -- ICCROM