A series of parallel incised lines that run perpendicular to the length of the rail. Often used to adorn a cove. In architecture it is a common vertical design element on columns.
The hanging hardware failed on this gilded age frame, causing it to fall to the floor. The impact resulted in several areas of damaged and missing ornamentation.
The frame was cleaned using a combination of aqueous and dry methods. The lifting areas of finish and damaged areas of ornamentation weere consolidated using an archival adhesive. The ornamentation loss were infilled, cast and selectively carved.
This 19th century frame arrived to us with several areas of loss and discolored overpaint. The remaining compo ornamentation was very unstable throughout. The owner was able to save most of the fragments in a small bag for us to use during treatment.