Mognat of Paris Steamer Trunk, 4, Completion

Posted on October 1, 2022 by D. Katie Powell

This Mognat of Paris family steamer trunk ca 1900, has been round the world many times.  The heirs brought it to us to clean, stabilize the inner lining, create new handles, and to preserve the character of the outer trunk memories if possible — stickers!

This Mognat of Paris family steamer trunk ca 1900, begins here.
Test cleaning and prep for new leather handles is here.
Inside of the trunk is treated here.

A few images of the trunk before and after treatment:

Front open, clothing tray inside before
Front open, clothing tray inside after
Left-facing before
Left facing after
Front latch before
Front latch after
Right-facing before
Right-facing after
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After
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After

The interior cleaned up nicely!

Before

After

Once again, the steamer trunk will be put
into gentle use in the family home.

 

Written by Kate Powell  ©MPF Conservation.

MPF Conservation (MPFC) is located in Portland, Oregon, USA.
We treat objects all over the Pacific Northwest, down into California,
and west to Idaho, Montana and Nevada.

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About D. Katie Powell

hollywood baby turned beach gurl turned steel&glass city gurl turned cowgurl turned herb gurl turned green city gurl. . . artist writer photographer. . . cat lover but misses our big dogs, gone to heaven. . . foodie, organic, lover of all things mik, partner in conservation business mpfconservation, consummate blogger, making a dream happen, insomniac who is either reading buddhist teachings or not-so-bloody mysteries or autobio journal thangs early in the morning when i can't sleep
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2 Responses to Mognat of Paris Steamer Trunk, 4, Completion

  1. Dan Antion – Connecticut - USA – Retired - Husband, father, author of the Dreamer’s Alliance Series. When I’m not writing, I might be in my woodshop, working around the house or walking around with a camera. I might be having a beer with friends. You can find me on my blog at NoFacilities.com and on Amazon.
    Dan Antion says:
    October 1, 2022 at 10:17 pm

    Amazing! So well done.You guys are magicians.

    Reply
    • MPFConservation – We are a conservation and restoration firm located in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in objects: furniture, but also other objects; wood, stone or metal furniture or objects; lacquered and painted furniture or objects; traditional finishes on furniture or objects; quilts, beaded objects, and some textile reparation and interior architectural elements, such as leather or upholstered walls. When you think about conservation, equate it to restoring the furniture or object the best way possible for the history, life and value of the object. We are fully qualified to perform museum-tectbook treatments, but also flexible enough to work with private clients to allow for daily use of objects. We work West of the Rockies from Canada to Mexico, and once in a while venture beyond the West for specific treatments. Kate and Mitchell Powell are partners in work and in life; we each have our specialties in work and in our marriage. Mitchell is the cat charmer in both! To see our work visit our official website: http://www.mpfconservation.com
      MPFConservation says:
      April 4, 2023 at 8:59 pm

      Thanks Dan. I am back to working on our blog posts again!

      Reply

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