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Currier Before Ives: Conservation of an 1848 Democratic Presidential Campaign Lithograph
This lithograph of “The Presidents of the United States” published by Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813-1888) arrived at our studio in poor condition with water staining, discoloration, tears, and creasing. The glass on the accompanying frame was broken and the...
The Recovery and Treatment of a Thomas Hart Benton After a Flood
This Thomas Hart Benton lithograph, “Cradling Wheat,” was published as an edition of 250 in 1939 by Associated American Artists. Benton was known for his harmonious compositions elevating everyday life and exploring the relationship of man and nature, but when nature...
Restoration of a Prized Victrola Phonograph
Conservation of Two Leonard Baskin Lithographs
Leonard Baskin (August 15, 1922 – June 3, 2000) was a prominent, award-winning artist of the mid-20th century. Spanning the mediums of sculpture, printmaking, illustration, and graphic design, and founding Gehenna Press (1942–2000), his work captures the human figure...
It’s Never Too Late – The Marriage of a 19th Century Portrait and Frame
Recovery of Water Damaged Collections
Simplicity Aligns with Elegance-Framing a Vera Wang Gown
The Inspiration From the moment our client came to us with her elegant Vera Wang Hayley Wedding Gown and the desire to have it on display, we were in love with the idea. The elaborate gown was far too strikingly elegant to be tucked away in an heirloom box in a...
Restoration of an Antique Louis XV Revival Desk
Conservation of a Turn-of-the-Century Louis Vuitton trunk
The son of a carpenter, French designer Louis Vuitton Malletier started his career as an apprentice at a box-making and packing workshop at the age of thirteen. In 1854, Vuitton started his business from the ground up with his state-of-the-art steamer trunks. The...
Wildfires, Emergency Preparation of Collections
When there is a threat of wildfires in the area, time is of the essence to safeguard collections. While the evacuation of a collection is the ideal solution, limited timing, access to packing materials, or the sheer volume of items, may prove it to be prohibitive. If...
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