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Conservation and mounting of costume and textiles for Dorset Museum
Posted: July 8, 2021Dorset Museum Redevelopment The conservation and mounting of three 18th century waistcoats, a 1910 wool maternity dress, a crazy quilt smoking jacket made by author Sylvia Townsend Warner, straw hats, a 17th century raised work box and a 19th century Friendly Society banner. -
Conservation for Active Minds and Busy Bodies, The National Trust, Killerton House
Posted: July 5, 2021Conservation of costume for 'Active Minds and Busy Bodies', the 2020-23 Fashion exhibition at Killerton House that explores 'how fashion has changed and adapted over time as the activities enjoyed on the country estate spread out into wider society.' This involved the conservation of four bathing costumes, a ball gown and a corset on its original shop stand which is an iconic part of the collection. -
‘Flying the Flag’ and ‘Raising the Standard’
Posted: July 5, 2021Two interlinked projects to improve the preservation, interpretation and access to banners and flags in museums across Devon and Cornwall, through South West Museums Development (SWMD). The first phase was the development and delivery of ‘Flying the Flag’ project with SW Museums Development (SWMD) to improve the collection care, state of conservation and access to banners and flags in Devon and Cornwall through ‘surgeries’ and training days, 2013-2017, supported by The Pilgrim Trust. The second phase was the conservation of flags and banners as part of 'Raising the Standard' a SWMD project to improve the research, interpretation and conservation of flags and banners for increased public engagement and supported by the National Heritage Lottery Fund. -
The Conservation of William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle, by Sir Anthony Van Dyck
Posted: June 22, 2021William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle, by Sir Anthony Van Dyck came into the studio for conservation treatment prior to exhibition. -
The Conservation of William 6th Duke of Portland, by John Singer Sargent
Posted: June 22, 2021William 6th Duke of Portland, by John Singer Sargent came into the studio for conservation treatment prior to going on exhibition. Treatments undertaken included the removal significant layers of surface dirt and discoloured and oxidised varnish. The filling and retouching of large and disfiguring drying cracks. Some minor structural treatments and the addition of stretcher bar inserts. -
Frame conservation for ‘The Old Steps at Margate’ by C.F. Sorensen
Posted: June 17, 2021Frame conservation for a private client. Readily detaching sections of compo were stabilised and re-laid. Discoloured bronze paint retouching was removed. Missing compo elements were cast and fitted. Selective re-gilding. -
Lely frame conservation
Posted: June 17, 2021Conservation treatment of a Lely frame for a private client. Underneath later gilding schemes, the original silver leaf scheme was discovered and preserved for the future. -
Meissen Coffee Pot & Cover Kakiemon style decoration
Posted: June 4, 2021Meissen coffee pot 24cm high, cover rim chip 4cm along edge. Re-model missing knop. Silver fitting on base to be removed. -
FV Kangxi Dragon Dish
Posted: June 4, 2021Previous repair old corroded rivets approx. 17 pieces + h/c 52 rivets front and 77 to the back, missing areas beneath rivets, surface worn and scratched. -
Transport & Vehicle Collections
Posted: June 3, 2021Transport and multi-purpose vehicle conservation has been at the very core of Ian Clark Restoration since it was formed in 1983