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LIBERTY COVERLET ca 1841
The blue side, where the wool yarn is showing the design, left, has much more degradation than the linen field side, right. Our client brought MPF Conservation (hereafter called MPFC) this linen and wool pocket weave blanket to be conserved: … Continue reading
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Tagged #1841, #ashland ohio, #blanket, #cambridge illinois, #coverlet, #jmcclellan, #liberty, #libertyblanket, #libertycoverlet, #mpfconservation, #needlework, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #reweaving, #textileconservation, #textilepreservation, #textilerestoration, #traditionalneedlework, #visiblemending, #wool, #woventextile, linen
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Suzi Piegols’ Textile
Above, the piece after conservation. I had the privilege to repair and conserve a portion of this unusual textile artwork created by Suzi Piegols, a well-known Oregon textile artist, shown left with a quilted piece of her own. I wish … Continue reading
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Tagged #design, #fur, #jute, #mpfconservation, #needlework, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #oregonartist, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #reweaving, #textileconservation, #textilepreservation, #textilerestoration, #traditionalneedlework, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #UpholsteryPortlandOregon, #wool, #woventextile, leather
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Conservation of Margaret Rose’s Sampler Ca 1832
Above, the top of the sampler with Margaret Rose’s name and location at the time of the creation of the sampler. On either end you can see that originally the piece was intended to be hung on a rod, loop … Continue reading
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Louis XV Polychrome Commode Ca. 1730
Above, the commode before treatment; note the faux “drawers” on the front which are really hiding the door. Below, the underside of the commode. This well loved Venetian poly-chrome commode was created in the classical Louis XV Style. It has … Continue reading
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Embellished Pillows
Several pillows were made to accompany our client’s family furniture after the design presentation: below, images from the production process. Pillows can make the look! These pillows and bolsters are all hand-stitched other than the basic forms. CYLINDER BOLSTER The … Continue reading
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“Jerry Lamb” Wingback Ca. 2010
Our client purchased the wingback chair designed by Jerry Lamb, a Portland Oregon antique dealer and interior designer. We were to do a full restoration, down to the frame, with a goal of improving upon its comfort level. We also … Continue reading
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Biltmore Bellows
Our client purchased one of the bellows from the Biltmore historic collection. While in good condition, it had issues which he wanted repaired. The bellows was not to be used everyday, but he did want it to be usable. In … Continue reading
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Tagged #antiquefireplaceobjects, #artsandcrafts, #bellows, #biltmorebellows, #biltmoreestates, #ithastowork, #leatherupholstery, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #portlandoregon, #upholsteryconservation, #woodenobjectconservation, object conservation, painted objects, wooden object conservation
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Design Presentations
We don’t discuss design presentations often but they are a normal part of our business. With every project we present options to our client. They range from simple presentations of fabric and trims placed over the object to be conserved, … Continue reading
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Tagged #design, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #loveseatrestoration, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #paintedobjects, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #setteerestoration, #sofarestoration, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, polychrome, settee, sofa
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Mognat of Paris Steamer Trunk, 4, Completion
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 … Continue reading
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