by April Hann Lanford | Jul 11, 2023 | Disaster Planning, Projects, Restoration, Water Damage
This original 1918, WWI Liberty Bond Poster, “Keep these off the USA”, by John Warner Norton, color lithograph on paper was recovered by our disaster response team. It was discovered in a water logged trunk between acidic board. The poster was still...
by Artifact Services | Jan 21, 2022 | Conservation, Custom Framing, Projects, Water Damage
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...
by April Hann Lanford | Sep 8, 2021 | Disaster Planning, Restoration, Water Damage
First Steps to Recover Water Damaged Art and Antique Collections When your safety is confirmed, following a storm, flood or hurricane, time is of the essence when fine art, antique and furniture collections are exposed to...
by April Hann Lanford | Jun 8, 2021 | Conservation, Furniture Restoration, Projects, Water Damage
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...