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During this time, a participant stitched over the Harry Potter author's name. Last week, this coveringThe National Trust, who manage the property, said: "The artwork was open to contributions for eight months and closed in November when the piece was finished and put on public display."

"We ask visitors not to tamper with any art on display," they added."The piece has been taken off display while we investigate the damage caused and consider next steps."Rowling declined to comment.

The best-selling author has been criticised for her views on gender identity and for arguing trans women should not be allowed into female-only spaces.Her comments have drawn both support and criticism in recent years on social media and from public figures.

Visitors of all ages contributed names to the dress, which was created by artist Layla Khoo in association with University of Leeds and National Trust.

Recurring names included Rowling, civil rights activist Rosa Parks, singer Taylor Swift and the term "mum".Chatteris Museum in Cambridgeshire, which is usually open for three days a week, is desperate to attract more volunteers – particularly those who can work front of house.

The museum has 23 volunteers, but not all of them want to work as "meet and greeters".The situation meant it was unable to open on Friday last week.

Andrew Spooner, part of the museum's management team, said that without more volunteers, its future could be in doubt.Mr Spooner's wife Sue, 68, who is also part of the management team, said: "Last week was a unique situation for us in that we didn't have any volunteers to open the museum to the public in the role we call 'front of house', where they meet and greet visitors.