Nicola here! I’ve recently become obsessed with a BBC TV programme called Lost Masterpieces. In it, art detectives Bendor Grosvenor and Emma Dabiri track down lost paintings from local museums and art galleries. Whilst Bendor delves into their background and oversees their restoration, Emma tells us more about the history of the collection and the people behind it. It’s a wonderful combination of detective work, conservation and history, exciting because so often the pictures have been attributed to the wrong painter or there is a hidden masterpiece waiting to be discovered amongst the racks of pictures in the museum’s store. In the most recent series they discovered a lost portrait by Reubens of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, and a painting by Mary Beale, a 17th century professional artist which had been attributed to Peter Lely because it was felt that a woman couldn’t possibly be able to paint as well as she did!
One of the most fascinating aspects of the programme for me – apart from the way in which Bendor Grosvenor was able to identify the artist from the tiniest clues in style – was the way in which the paintings were so meticulously repaired and restored. In some cases they were very badly damaged and needed the most painstaking work, wiping away layers of varnish, even repairing those that had water damage, for example.
I was able to see this process for myself last Friday when we had a tour of the conservation studio 
at the Ashmolean Museum. Newly built a few years ago, the studio is on the top floor of the museum with natural north light and a view across the city’s rooftops. The Chief Conservator stressed how important both the light and space were to enable them to do their work.
First we had a talk from the painting conservator. He was working on two very different projects, the first of which was a pair of painted wooden trays that had been donated to the museum by a family who had lived in Oxford. Putting together the story behind the donation had been a piece of detective work in itself; the trays were 19th century origin from India, brought back by one of the sons of the house who had been a soldier with the East India Company. They depicted a story told in a series of images, a moral fable that dated from a much earlier era which told of a virtuous prince who gave away all his possessions to those in need. Apparently the trays had been mass-produced as souvenirs for 
soldiers in the early 19th century. One of the pair was damaged and the conservator explained the judgement needed to decide how much repair to do to a historical object and how much to leave as natural wear and tear, part of its story. For example they had decided to mend a broken corner but to leave a slight discolouration in the white paint that had occurred through the ageing process. He was also working on an amazing portrait of Mary Tudor, dated from before she had become Mary I, which had been very badly damaged. It was absolutely bursting with colour and vivid life but was in dire need of sympathetic restoration with some patches faded and discoloured and peeling. I can’t wait to see what it will look like when it is finished.
Part two of the tour involved the conservation of material objects, ranging from a 16th century ceremonial sword that was about five foot long to the most exquisitely painted Tudor sweetmeat trenchers. The conservator was fascinating on the different ways of cleaning the objects – tiny special sponges! – and the way precious objects were packed for storage or for transfer from museum to museum and especially the difficulties of wrapping a long, pointed object with sharp side and knobbly bits! I found the trenchers in particular to be fascinating as I had always 
imagined them to be bigger; these were about three inches square and made of sycamore wood. The sweetmeats were served on the plain side and when you had finished you turned them over to see the picture and read the verse on the other side!
Finally we had a tour with the fabrics conservator and here I realised how much ingenuity was required in the display of the items. Not only did she need sewing skills, she also needed to be very good at creating ways to display items in a way that reminded me of craft lessons in a primary school! A gorgeous piece of three hundred year old Persian silk was wrapped around a model to create a wraparound skirt in the style in which it would originally have been worn, but because it couldn’t be fastened with a belt as that would crush the delicate old material, she had pinned it to foam pleats to help it hang as a skirt would. I thought this showed such wonderful ingenuity! She also showed us how they would sew clothing to the back of upright panels in order to display it so that it wasn't crushed by the glass of the display case. One example she showed us was an embroidered 19th century dress that had been adapted to wear as a jacket in the 1930s! This dual purpose was all part of the story of that item of clothing and for someone like me who had no experience of conservation work, the whole tour was a revelation. All the conservators explained that their work mainly consisted of responding to the items that the curators brought in to them when a new exhibition was planned, or when the museum acquired a new item. I think that if I was let loose in the place though I would be rummaging through the stores looking for an exciting lost painting or researching the stories behind so many fascinating objects!
What about you? Would you be more interested in the paintings, the swords or the fabrics? Have you ever restored or repaired something precious (to you) or are you more like me, not very good at the craft side of it but fascinated by the background?
What an interesting BBC program – and the Ashmolean Museum sounds fascinating. Painting, swords or fabrics? Wouldn’t be able to choose – they all sound too interesting. As for my own ability to restore anything – I can’t even repair a hem on a skirt. It would look like a five year old did it.
What an interesting BBC program – and the Ashmolean Museum sounds fascinating. Painting, swords or fabrics? Wouldn’t be able to choose – they all sound too interesting. As for my own ability to restore anything – I can’t even repair a hem on a skirt. It would look like a five year old did it.
What an interesting BBC program – and the Ashmolean Museum sounds fascinating. Painting, swords or fabrics? Wouldn’t be able to choose – they all sound too interesting. As for my own ability to restore anything – I can’t even repair a hem on a skirt. It would look like a five year old did it.
What an interesting BBC program – and the Ashmolean Museum sounds fascinating. Painting, swords or fabrics? Wouldn’t be able to choose – they all sound too interesting. As for my own ability to restore anything – I can’t even repair a hem on a skirt. It would look like a five year old did it.
What an interesting BBC program – and the Ashmolean Museum sounds fascinating. Painting, swords or fabrics? Wouldn’t be able to choose – they all sound too interesting. As for my own ability to restore anything – I can’t even repair a hem on a skirt. It would look like a five year old did it.
Restoration work sounds fascinating, whether it’s a piece of needlework or a castle. I remember once reading an obituary (I know—strange reading habits) of a gentleman who restored violins, and it sounded positively magical.
I sometimes wish I’d known more about the possibilities when I was young. I might have taken a different career path!
Restoration work sounds fascinating, whether it’s a piece of needlework or a castle. I remember once reading an obituary (I know—strange reading habits) of a gentleman who restored violins, and it sounded positively magical.
I sometimes wish I’d known more about the possibilities when I was young. I might have taken a different career path!
Restoration work sounds fascinating, whether it’s a piece of needlework or a castle. I remember once reading an obituary (I know—strange reading habits) of a gentleman who restored violins, and it sounded positively magical.
I sometimes wish I’d known more about the possibilities when I was young. I might have taken a different career path!
Restoration work sounds fascinating, whether it’s a piece of needlework or a castle. I remember once reading an obituary (I know—strange reading habits) of a gentleman who restored violins, and it sounded positively magical.
I sometimes wish I’d known more about the possibilities when I was young. I might have taken a different career path!
Restoration work sounds fascinating, whether it’s a piece of needlework or a castle. I remember once reading an obituary (I know—strange reading habits) of a gentleman who restored violins, and it sounded positively magical.
I sometimes wish I’d known more about the possibilities when I was young. I might have taken a different career path!
I have wonderful sewing skills because of a childhood spent making doll clothes and then clothes for myself. I would love this job! Unfortunately, I’m retired…..but I did get to use my sewing skills practicing medicine.
I have wonderful sewing skills because of a childhood spent making doll clothes and then clothes for myself. I would love this job! Unfortunately, I’m retired…..but I did get to use my sewing skills practicing medicine.
I have wonderful sewing skills because of a childhood spent making doll clothes and then clothes for myself. I would love this job! Unfortunately, I’m retired…..but I did get to use my sewing skills practicing medicine.
I have wonderful sewing skills because of a childhood spent making doll clothes and then clothes for myself. I would love this job! Unfortunately, I’m retired…..but I did get to use my sewing skills practicing medicine.
I have wonderful sewing skills because of a childhood spent making doll clothes and then clothes for myself. I would love this job! Unfortunately, I’m retired…..but I did get to use my sewing skills practicing medicine.
Speaking of art restoration, Daniel Silva’s “Gabriel Allon” series has some wonderful information wound into spy thrillers. My personal best contribution to art restoration would be to keep my hands firmly behind my back and not touch!
Speaking of art restoration, Daniel Silva’s “Gabriel Allon” series has some wonderful information wound into spy thrillers. My personal best contribution to art restoration would be to keep my hands firmly behind my back and not touch!
Speaking of art restoration, Daniel Silva’s “Gabriel Allon” series has some wonderful information wound into spy thrillers. My personal best contribution to art restoration would be to keep my hands firmly behind my back and not touch!
Speaking of art restoration, Daniel Silva’s “Gabriel Allon” series has some wonderful information wound into spy thrillers. My personal best contribution to art restoration would be to keep my hands firmly behind my back and not touch!
Speaking of art restoration, Daniel Silva’s “Gabriel Allon” series has some wonderful information wound into spy thrillers. My personal best contribution to art restoration would be to keep my hands firmly behind my back and not touch!
Fascinating, Nicola! They’d have had to drag me out of the Ashmolean. *G* The BBC show sounds wonderful, too. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Fascinating, Nicola! They’d have had to drag me out of the Ashmolean. *G* The BBC show sounds wonderful, too. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Fascinating, Nicola! They’d have had to drag me out of the Ashmolean. *G* The BBC show sounds wonderful, too. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Fascinating, Nicola! They’d have had to drag me out of the Ashmolean. *G* The BBC show sounds wonderful, too. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Fascinating, Nicola! They’d have had to drag me out of the Ashmolean. *G* The BBC show sounds wonderful, too. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Linnea, if you did surgery, I’m guessing your patients ended up with really elegant stitchery. *GG*
Linnea, if you did surgery, I’m guessing your patients ended up with really elegant stitchery. *GG*
Linnea, if you did surgery, I’m guessing your patients ended up with really elegant stitchery. *GG*
Linnea, if you did surgery, I’m guessing your patients ended up with really elegant stitchery. *GG*
Linnea, if you did surgery, I’m guessing your patients ended up with really elegant stitchery. *GG*
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Since I work with genealogy materials, I am aware of the need for special storage and for the restoration of rolled papers. And I have some 19th century “antiques — only of you go by the 100 year rule, not the original one), which I “restored” in a non appropriate manner about 60 years ago. We’ll call this part of their life history. Both pieces are still functioning and still in use, so life history is a valid description.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Since I work with genealogy materials, I am aware of the need for special storage and for the restoration of rolled papers. And I have some 19th century “antiques — only of you go by the 100 year rule, not the original one), which I “restored” in a non appropriate manner about 60 years ago. We’ll call this part of their life history. Both pieces are still functioning and still in use, so life history is a valid description.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Since I work with genealogy materials, I am aware of the need for special storage and for the restoration of rolled papers. And I have some 19th century “antiques — only of you go by the 100 year rule, not the original one), which I “restored” in a non appropriate manner about 60 years ago. We’ll call this part of their life history. Both pieces are still functioning and still in use, so life history is a valid description.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Since I work with genealogy materials, I am aware of the need for special storage and for the restoration of rolled papers. And I have some 19th century “antiques — only of you go by the 100 year rule, not the original one), which I “restored” in a non appropriate manner about 60 years ago. We’ll call this part of their life history. Both pieces are still functioning and still in use, so life history is a valid description.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Since I work with genealogy materials, I am aware of the need for special storage and for the restoration of rolled papers. And I have some 19th century “antiques — only of you go by the 100 year rule, not the original one), which I “restored” in a non appropriate manner about 60 years ago. We’ll call this part of their life history. Both pieces are still functioning and still in use, so life history is a valid description.
All of this was fascinating — especially to me who has few talents of an artistic nature. Thanks for the post, Nicola.
All of this was fascinating — especially to me who has few talents of an artistic nature. Thanks for the post, Nicola.
All of this was fascinating — especially to me who has few talents of an artistic nature. Thanks for the post, Nicola.
All of this was fascinating — especially to me who has few talents of an artistic nature. Thanks for the post, Nicola.
All of this was fascinating — especially to me who has few talents of an artistic nature. Thanks for the post, Nicola.
Ain’t that the truth? Kids are offered such a limited selection of possibilities. We almost need to be born into a family with esoteric talents. Internships are probably essential.
Ain’t that the truth? Kids are offered such a limited selection of possibilities. We almost need to be born into a family with esoteric talents. Internships are probably essential.
Ain’t that the truth? Kids are offered such a limited selection of possibilities. We almost need to be born into a family with esoteric talents. Internships are probably essential.
Ain’t that the truth? Kids are offered such a limited selection of possibilities. We almost need to be born into a family with esoteric talents. Internships are probably essential.
Ain’t that the truth? Kids are offered such a limited selection of possibilities. We almost need to be born into a family with esoteric talents. Internships are probably essential.
The BBC has great programming ,doesn’t it?
The BBC has great programming ,doesn’t it?
The BBC has great programming ,doesn’t it?
The BBC has great programming ,doesn’t it?
The BBC has great programming ,doesn’t it?
that’s me and most anything, except I have to touch the computer to get the job done.
that’s me and most anything, except I have to touch the computer to get the job done.
that’s me and most anything, except I have to touch the computer to get the job done.
that’s me and most anything, except I have to touch the computer to get the job done.
that’s me and most anything, except I have to touch the computer to get the job done.
I thought the 100 year rule was the original one! These days, I think they’ve bumped it up to 50 years. I’ve been in libraries of rare books and the painstaking care involved is fascinating and not for the weak!
I thought the 100 year rule was the original one! These days, I think they’ve bumped it up to 50 years. I’ve been in libraries of rare books and the painstaking care involved is fascinating and not for the weak!
I thought the 100 year rule was the original one! These days, I think they’ve bumped it up to 50 years. I’ve been in libraries of rare books and the painstaking care involved is fascinating and not for the weak!
I thought the 100 year rule was the original one! These days, I think they’ve bumped it up to 50 years. I’ve been in libraries of rare books and the painstaking care involved is fascinating and not for the weak!
I thought the 100 year rule was the original one! These days, I think they’ve bumped it up to 50 years. I’ve been in libraries of rare books and the painstaking care involved is fascinating and not for the weak!
What a wonderful post. It is amazing what experts can do to make things come alive again. The painting of Mary Tudor makes it quite evident that she is quite royal.
I am not very skilled at much of anything, but in an earlier life, my former Mr Wonderful and I repaired and restored a 100 year old house. That was a learning experience.
What a wonderful post. It is amazing what experts can do to make things come alive again. The painting of Mary Tudor makes it quite evident that she is quite royal.
I am not very skilled at much of anything, but in an earlier life, my former Mr Wonderful and I repaired and restored a 100 year old house. That was a learning experience.
What a wonderful post. It is amazing what experts can do to make things come alive again. The painting of Mary Tudor makes it quite evident that she is quite royal.
I am not very skilled at much of anything, but in an earlier life, my former Mr Wonderful and I repaired and restored a 100 year old house. That was a learning experience.
What a wonderful post. It is amazing what experts can do to make things come alive again. The painting of Mary Tudor makes it quite evident that she is quite royal.
I am not very skilled at much of anything, but in an earlier life, my former Mr Wonderful and I repaired and restored a 100 year old house. That was a learning experience.
What a wonderful post. It is amazing what experts can do to make things come alive again. The painting of Mary Tudor makes it quite evident that she is quite royal.
I am not very skilled at much of anything, but in an earlier life, my former Mr Wonderful and I repaired and restored a 100 year old house. That was a learning experience.
I’m trying to make on the verse on that dish. I think it says “If thou bee younge, then marie(marry) not yet. If thou bee old thou haste more wit. For younge menns brines(brains?) will not bee taught. And old menns ????? be good for naught”
The missing word is driving me crazy!
I love looking at all the old artifacts, but probably the cooking and eating utensils, and the jewelry are the favorites.
I just had a blueprint from 1936 professionally framed, I wouldn’t try it myself!
I’m trying to make on the verse on that dish. I think it says “If thou bee younge, then marie(marry) not yet. If thou bee old thou haste more wit. For younge menns brines(brains?) will not bee taught. And old menns ????? be good for naught”
The missing word is driving me crazy!
I love looking at all the old artifacts, but probably the cooking and eating utensils, and the jewelry are the favorites.
I just had a blueprint from 1936 professionally framed, I wouldn’t try it myself!
I’m trying to make on the verse on that dish. I think it says “If thou bee younge, then marie(marry) not yet. If thou bee old thou haste more wit. For younge menns brines(brains?) will not bee taught. And old menns ????? be good for naught”
The missing word is driving me crazy!
I love looking at all the old artifacts, but probably the cooking and eating utensils, and the jewelry are the favorites.
I just had a blueprint from 1936 professionally framed, I wouldn’t try it myself!
I’m trying to make on the verse on that dish. I think it says “If thou bee younge, then marie(marry) not yet. If thou bee old thou haste more wit. For younge menns brines(brains?) will not bee taught. And old menns ????? be good for naught”
The missing word is driving me crazy!
I love looking at all the old artifacts, but probably the cooking and eating utensils, and the jewelry are the favorites.
I just had a blueprint from 1936 professionally framed, I wouldn’t try it myself!
I’m trying to make on the verse on that dish. I think it says “If thou bee younge, then marie(marry) not yet. If thou bee old thou haste more wit. For younge menns brines(brains?) will not bee taught. And old menns ????? be good for naught”
The missing word is driving me crazy!
I love looking at all the old artifacts, but probably the cooking and eating utensils, and the jewelry are the favorites.
I just had a blueprint from 1936 professionally framed, I wouldn’t try it myself!
Karin, I think it reads “for young men’s wives will not be taught, and old men’s wives are good for naught.” Sexism has a looong hustory, no?
Karin, I think it reads “for young men’s wives will not be taught, and old men’s wives are good for naught.” Sexism has a looong hustory, no?
Karin, I think it reads “for young men’s wives will not be taught, and old men’s wives are good for naught.” Sexism has a looong hustory, no?
Karin, I think it reads “for young men’s wives will not be taught, and old men’s wives are good for naught.” Sexism has a looong hustory, no?
Karin, I think it reads “for young men’s wives will not be taught, and old men’s wives are good for naught.” Sexism has a looong hustory, no?
I refuse to think of 50 years making something an antique. That would make me one!
I refuse to think of 50 years making something an antique. That would make me one!
I refuse to think of 50 years making something an antique. That would make me one!
I refuse to think of 50 years making something an antique. That would make me one!
I refuse to think of 50 years making something an antique. That would make me one!
I spent yesterday afternoon at the Fashion Archives of Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA. They do amazing restorations here and have regular events and displays. The current installation will stay until December 7th. It contains women’s gown from 1830 through 1960 by fashion designer Scaasi and others. They were wonderful. One of the interesting things about the exhibit was the comments made by the lady who runs the program. After giving us tips on hats and other items she mention that any box can be turned into an acid free container for fabrics by lining it with ALUMINUM FOIL!!!
We also had a fascinating program by Judy Larkin, The Tea Lady, who spoke on The Fine Art of Tea. This included how tea is grown, picked, properly served and so much more. She does programs here about once or twice a year. It’s worth the trip for both her programs and the exhibits.
The next exhibit will be in April 2018 and will focus on original clothing that represents that worn bey people in historical novels including but not limited to: “Pamela”, “Jane Eyre”, “The Great Gatsby”, and more!
You can find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/fashionarchivesandmuseum/
I spent yesterday afternoon at the Fashion Archives of Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA. They do amazing restorations here and have regular events and displays. The current installation will stay until December 7th. It contains women’s gown from 1830 through 1960 by fashion designer Scaasi and others. They were wonderful. One of the interesting things about the exhibit was the comments made by the lady who runs the program. After giving us tips on hats and other items she mention that any box can be turned into an acid free container for fabrics by lining it with ALUMINUM FOIL!!!
We also had a fascinating program by Judy Larkin, The Tea Lady, who spoke on The Fine Art of Tea. This included how tea is grown, picked, properly served and so much more. She does programs here about once or twice a year. It’s worth the trip for both her programs and the exhibits.
The next exhibit will be in April 2018 and will focus on original clothing that represents that worn bey people in historical novels including but not limited to: “Pamela”, “Jane Eyre”, “The Great Gatsby”, and more!
You can find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/fashionarchivesandmuseum/
I spent yesterday afternoon at the Fashion Archives of Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA. They do amazing restorations here and have regular events and displays. The current installation will stay until December 7th. It contains women’s gown from 1830 through 1960 by fashion designer Scaasi and others. They were wonderful. One of the interesting things about the exhibit was the comments made by the lady who runs the program. After giving us tips on hats and other items she mention that any box can be turned into an acid free container for fabrics by lining it with ALUMINUM FOIL!!!
We also had a fascinating program by Judy Larkin, The Tea Lady, who spoke on The Fine Art of Tea. This included how tea is grown, picked, properly served and so much more. She does programs here about once or twice a year. It’s worth the trip for both her programs and the exhibits.
The next exhibit will be in April 2018 and will focus on original clothing that represents that worn bey people in historical novels including but not limited to: “Pamela”, “Jane Eyre”, “The Great Gatsby”, and more!
You can find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/fashionarchivesandmuseum/
I spent yesterday afternoon at the Fashion Archives of Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA. They do amazing restorations here and have regular events and displays. The current installation will stay until December 7th. It contains women’s gown from 1830 through 1960 by fashion designer Scaasi and others. They were wonderful. One of the interesting things about the exhibit was the comments made by the lady who runs the program. After giving us tips on hats and other items she mention that any box can be turned into an acid free container for fabrics by lining it with ALUMINUM FOIL!!!
We also had a fascinating program by Judy Larkin, The Tea Lady, who spoke on The Fine Art of Tea. This included how tea is grown, picked, properly served and so much more. She does programs here about once or twice a year. It’s worth the trip for both her programs and the exhibits.
The next exhibit will be in April 2018 and will focus on original clothing that represents that worn bey people in historical novels including but not limited to: “Pamela”, “Jane Eyre”, “The Great Gatsby”, and more!
You can find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/fashionarchivesandmuseum/
I spent yesterday afternoon at the Fashion Archives of Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, PA. They do amazing restorations here and have regular events and displays. The current installation will stay until December 7th. It contains women’s gown from 1830 through 1960 by fashion designer Scaasi and others. They were wonderful. One of the interesting things about the exhibit was the comments made by the lady who runs the program. After giving us tips on hats and other items she mention that any box can be turned into an acid free container for fabrics by lining it with ALUMINUM FOIL!!!
We also had a fascinating program by Judy Larkin, The Tea Lady, who spoke on The Fine Art of Tea. This included how tea is grown, picked, properly served and so much more. She does programs here about once or twice a year. It’s worth the trip for both her programs and the exhibits.
The next exhibit will be in April 2018 and will focus on original clothing that represents that worn bey people in historical novels including but not limited to: “Pamela”, “Jane Eyre”, “The Great Gatsby”, and more!
You can find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/fashionarchivesandmuseum/
G Precious antiques
Patricia Rice
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G Precious antiques
Patricia Rice
http://patriciarice.com
G Precious antiques
Patricia Rice
http://patriciarice.com
G Precious antiques
Patricia Rice
http://patriciarice.com
G Precious antiques
Patricia Rice
http://patriciarice.com
Oh dear! I think I like my version better.
Oh dear! I think I like my version better.
Oh dear! I think I like my version better.
Oh dear! I think I like my version better.
Oh dear! I think I like my version better.
LOL, Mary, I can’t sew either! I was watching the conservator work and thinking how useless I would be at that job!
LOL, Mary, I can’t sew either! I was watching the conservator work and thinking how useless I would be at that job!
LOL, Mary, I can’t sew either! I was watching the conservator work and thinking how useless I would be at that job!
LOL, Mary, I can’t sew either! I was watching the conservator work and thinking how useless I would be at that job!
LOL, Mary, I can’t sew either! I was watching the conservator work and thinking how useless I would be at that job!
Annette, that sounds like an amazing skill! It takes so much dedication and hard work to restore an old house!
Annette, that sounds like an amazing skill! It takes so much dedication and hard work to restore an old house!
Annette, that sounds like an amazing skill! It takes so much dedication and hard work to restore an old house!
Annette, that sounds like an amazing skill! It takes so much dedication and hard work to restore an old house!
Annette, that sounds like an amazing skill! It takes so much dedication and hard work to restore an old house!
Yes, I’m sorry to say that’s how I read it – and exactly what I thought too!
Yes, I’m sorry to say that’s how I read it – and exactly what I thought too!
Yes, I’m sorry to say that’s how I read it – and exactly what I thought too!
Yes, I’m sorry to say that’s how I read it – and exactly what I thought too!
Yes, I’m sorry to say that’s how I read it – and exactly what I thought too!
Thanks so much for sharing that, Suzanne. It’s wonderful to have access to archives like that to inspire and inform, and what a great tip about the aluminium foil!
Thanks so much for sharing that, Suzanne. It’s wonderful to have access to archives like that to inspire and inform, and what a great tip about the aluminium foil!
Thanks so much for sharing that, Suzanne. It’s wonderful to have access to archives like that to inspire and inform, and what a great tip about the aluminium foil!
Thanks so much for sharing that, Suzanne. It’s wonderful to have access to archives like that to inspire and inform, and what a great tip about the aluminium foil!
Thanks so much for sharing that, Suzanne. It’s wonderful to have access to archives like that to inspire and inform, and what a great tip about the aluminium foil!
Thanks for all the wonderful comments and to Mary Jo and Pat for chatting about the topic whilst I was away. I’ve been in the UAE where I also got to see some traditional dress and hear about the ways in which it is created. An insight into a different style of clothing but equally fascinating!
Thanks for all the wonderful comments and to Mary Jo and Pat for chatting about the topic whilst I was away. I’ve been in the UAE where I also got to see some traditional dress and hear about the ways in which it is created. An insight into a different style of clothing but equally fascinating!
Thanks for all the wonderful comments and to Mary Jo and Pat for chatting about the topic whilst I was away. I’ve been in the UAE where I also got to see some traditional dress and hear about the ways in which it is created. An insight into a different style of clothing but equally fascinating!
Thanks for all the wonderful comments and to Mary Jo and Pat for chatting about the topic whilst I was away. I’ve been in the UAE where I also got to see some traditional dress and hear about the ways in which it is created. An insight into a different style of clothing but equally fascinating!
Thanks for all the wonderful comments and to Mary Jo and Pat for chatting about the topic whilst I was away. I’ve been in the UAE where I also got to see some traditional dress and hear about the ways in which it is created. An insight into a different style of clothing but equally fascinating!
One of my sisters is, in fact, a conservator, although her specialty is paper: books, documents, photos, watercolors. I’ve always thought it a wonderful career, as it involves history, art, and chemistry and is both intellectual and hands-on. She’s always worked for museums but occasionally helped law enforcement analyze paper, ink, or whatever it is on the paper they need analyzed.
One of my sisters is, in fact, a conservator, although her specialty is paper: books, documents, photos, watercolors. I’ve always thought it a wonderful career, as it involves history, art, and chemistry and is both intellectual and hands-on. She’s always worked for museums but occasionally helped law enforcement analyze paper, ink, or whatever it is on the paper they need analyzed.
One of my sisters is, in fact, a conservator, although her specialty is paper: books, documents, photos, watercolors. I’ve always thought it a wonderful career, as it involves history, art, and chemistry and is both intellectual and hands-on. She’s always worked for museums but occasionally helped law enforcement analyze paper, ink, or whatever it is on the paper they need analyzed.
One of my sisters is, in fact, a conservator, although her specialty is paper: books, documents, photos, watercolors. I’ve always thought it a wonderful career, as it involves history, art, and chemistry and is both intellectual and hands-on. She’s always worked for museums but occasionally helped law enforcement analyze paper, ink, or whatever it is on the paper they need analyzed.
One of my sisters is, in fact, a conservator, although her specialty is paper: books, documents, photos, watercolors. I’ve always thought it a wonderful career, as it involves history, art, and chemistry and is both intellectual and hands-on. She’s always worked for museums but occasionally helped law enforcement analyze paper, ink, or whatever it is on the paper they need analyzed.
I agree, Susan. What a wonderful career! I always get a shiver up the spine when I see people handling ancient documents so carefully, and I imagine their history and the “life story.”
I agree, Susan. What a wonderful career! I always get a shiver up the spine when I see people handling ancient documents so carefully, and I imagine their history and the “life story.”
I agree, Susan. What a wonderful career! I always get a shiver up the spine when I see people handling ancient documents so carefully, and I imagine their history and the “life story.”
I agree, Susan. What a wonderful career! I always get a shiver up the spine when I see people handling ancient documents so carefully, and I imagine their history and the “life story.”
I agree, Susan. What a wonderful career! I always get a shiver up the spine when I see people handling ancient documents so carefully, and I imagine their history and the “life story.”