The Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after a secret journey from France

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3. "folded" (with rounded "folds", I guess), and yes, environmental control

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly9r54e5r4o

To ensure it travelled safely - and without damage - the folding stand, which the tapestry has been kept on since it was taken down from display in Bayeux last year, was put inside a crate, with temperature and humidity regulation. That crate was then placed into an outer cage, in which metal springs acted as shock absorbers to protect it from bumps in the road.
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Two practice journeys with a textile copy were previously made, to test the route and the crate. The point was to measure the vibrations and reduce any major impact or shock.
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In return, the British Museum is loaning treasures including from the Sutton Hoo hoard as well as the Lewis chess pieces, made from walrus ivory in the 12th Century.