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Georgian three piece suit. Conservation and mounting for display. The Amelia.
Posted: October 19, 2024Circa. 1740-50 gentleman's formal suit belonging to Lord William Seymour. Allegedly worn at the court of George III. Suit comprises coat and breeches made in white Melton cloth trimmed with ornate silver lace, the waistcoat made in beige silk with tabby fabric trimmed with silver lace. Conservation of the three separate elements and preparation of a mannequin ready for display. -
Conservation and installation of Regency costume. Chertsey Museum. Chertsey.
Posted: October 19, 2024Conservation of a variety of Regency costume and assistance with the installation ready for the exhibition at Chertsey Museum. High Waists to Romantic Tastes, Regency Fashion 1800 - 1837 -
Conservation of the study curtains. Mottisfont. National Trust Property.
Posted: October 19, 20241930's Glazed cotton chintz full length curtains with swagged pelmet. White background with printed tree of life, style design in reds, blues, green, brown, pink, beige. Lined with a deep rose-pink cotton sateen and interlined with a cotton domette. -
Two piece Charles Fredrick Worth Dress.
Posted: October 19, 2024Whilst working as a freelance conservator I was commissioned to conserve a black velvet two piece dress by Charles Fredrick Worth, as worn by Sybil Sassoon. The dress was to go on display at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, for their upcoming exhibition “Masterpieces: Art and East Anglia”. The dress was of importance, as it was shown in a portrait by John Singer Sargent, and was to be displayed next to the painting. The work took place in the Sainsbury Centre conservation studios. -
Japanese woodblock print
Posted: September 6, 2024Project Summary The conservation of "Naruto Whirlpool" Awa Province, from the series Views of Famous Places in the Sixty-Odd Provinces, by Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1797–1858 Tokyo (Edo)), a master of the Ukiyo-e tradition. The print was solidly adhered to its window mount and backing board. Treatment involved the removal of the window mount and backing board, rectifying inappropriate retouching of the corners and cleaning. -
A Miniature on Ivory
Posted: September 6, 2024Stabilization of an 18th century portrait miniature watercolour on Ivory and its original frame. -
A Master Print
Posted: September 6, 2024Preservation of an engraving of Saint Eustace, Durer 1513, damaged by acidity, which had caused uneven, disfiguring discolouration. -
A Parchment Deed
Posted: September 6, 2024Treatment of mould damage of an archive collection following flooding. -
An 18th century pastel portrait
Posted: September 6, 2024Treatment of a pastel portrait disfigured by staining and cockling. The portrait was actively deteriorating by an acidic wooden board. -
High level Conservation Survey of major historic buildings in Ipswich for Ipswich Borough Council.
Posted: May 23, 2024High level Conservation Survey of major historic building for Ipswich Council, including Christchurch Mansion, The Ancient House and others.