Opus Anglicanum: The Golden Age of English Medieval Embroidery
Elaborate imagery and religious iconography, in detailed, finely worked silk embroidery with gold and silver accents are the hallmarks of […]
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Heritage Conservation: Conserving Period Textiles
Textiles provided both extraordinary colour and pattern to walls and rooms, but their nature as cloth also provided warmth and […]
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Water Damage on Wood Veneer: Considerations During Conservation
Antique furniture with wood veneers usually have a three layer surface. The solid wood is followed by an underlayment of […]
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Conservation Challenges with New Art Materials
The art world seems to be made up of several alternative universes: the world of the artist, the world of […]
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Repair and Restoration of Encaustic Artworks
Encaustic has been gaining in popularity among artists and collectors since Jasper Johns re-imagined the medium with his famous flag […]
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Restoration and Repair of Antique Bells
Carillonneurs rejoice! The music of the beautiful old bells continues to ring out. From Chinese temple bells to church and […]
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Fine Conservation: Methods and Materials
The scientific practice of fine art and cultural object conservation is designed to examine and document the condition of an […]
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Structural Integrity in Furniture Repair and Restoration
The structural integrity of a piece of fine furniture is critical for a successful restoration project, but it must be […]
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Care, Cleaning and Display of Antique Carved Jade
Amazing artists carved tiny pieces of jade into snuff bottles, perfume bottles, and fantastical animals, and unlike much art, jade […]
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Conservation and Display of Antique Battle Flags
Antique battle flags were used outdoors in various types of weather, and were exposed to the stresses of war. The […]
