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Louis XV Settees Slipcovers
The two Louis XV Ca. 1750 Settees needed slipcovers for the summer months in the south; we created lovely tailored slips for both! (To see the treatment of the two settees, go to Two Louis XV Ca. 1750 Settees.) Tailored … Continue reading
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Tagged #canape, #canaperestoration, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #fittedslipcover, #louisVX, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #paintedobjects, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #setteerestoration, #slipcover, #slips, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, settee
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Two Louis XV Ca. 1750 Settees
We are going to show you how we repaired the settee from the image on the left, to the conserved, reupholstered image on the right. Many clients do not know all that goes into the conservation of an old frame … Continue reading
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Tagged #canape, #canaperestoration, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #louisVX, #louisXVcanape, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #paintedobjects, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #setteerestoration, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, settee
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CW Parker Carousel, Chariot Benches
(Swipe to see the cats discovering the pony!) “Whoa… who put this here?” Savitri. “Hey, there’s a critter in the studio!” Gibbs… “He’s not a cat….But he’s a cheery fella! Just my size!” It is a shame the C.W.Parker Carousel … Continue reading
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Tagged #angel, #antiquecarousels, #assessment, #bench, #benchseating, #cwparker, #cwparkercarousel, #historiccarousels, #indianhead, #jantzenbeachcarousel, #jantzenbeachgirl, #lionhead, #mpfconservation, #nativeamerican, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #paintedfurniture, #paintedobjects, #parkercarousel, #pintopony, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #upholsteredbenches, #woodenobjectconservation, C.W.Parker carousel, carousel, Jantzen Beach Carousel, lion, restoration
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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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End of the 2021 + Holidays
We are happy to see the back of 2021 in so many ways! It’s been a tough couple of years, trying to do business during Covid, with shortages in staffing and materials in many vendor businesses, and also, some people … Continue reading
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Tagged #chairrestoration, #fauteuilconservation, #fauteuilrestoration, #finishconservation, #finishrestoration, #loveseatrestoration, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #objectconservator, #pacificnorthwest, #paintedobjects, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #sofarestoration, #textileconservation, #textilerestoration, #upholsteryconservation, #upholsterypacificnorthwest, #upholsteryrestoration, #woodenobjectconservation, polychrome
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JBC: White Patriotic Jumper Treatment, Oil Paint
Our White Patriotic Jumper had treatment of his parts: Treatment, Tail, Part I; Treatment, Tail, Part II, Treatment, Tail, Part III, Treatment, Knees and Thighs, and Treatment, Belly Split. Patriotic was thoroughly Prepared for Finish Work, and a base coat … Continue reading
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Tagged #antiquecarousels, #carouselhorses, #cwparker, #cwparkercarousel, #gamblinoilpaint, #gesso, #historiccarousels, #horse, #jantzenbeachcarousel, #jumper, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #paintedobjects, #parkercarousel, #patriotic, #patrioticjumper, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #underpainting, C.W.Parker carousel, carousel, horses, Jantzen Beach Carousel, object conservation, painted objects, polychrome, restoration, wooden object conservation
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JBC: White Patriotic Jumper Treatment, Gesso
Our White Patriotic Jumper had treatment of his parts: Treatment, Tail, Part I; Treatment, Tail, Part II, Treatment, Tail, Part III, Treatment, Knees and Thighs, Treatment, Belly Split and Preparation for Finish Work. The White Patriotic Jumper is a sample … Continue reading
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Tagged #antiquecarousels, #carouselhorses, #cwparker, #cwparkercarousel, #gesso, #historiccarousels, #horse, #jantzenbeachcarousel, #jumper, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #paintedobjects, #parkercarousel, #patriotic, #patrioticjumper, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #underpainting, C.W.Parker carousel, carousel, horses, Jantzen Beach Carousel, object conservation, painted objects, polychrome, restoration, wooden object conservation
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JBC: White Patriotic Jumper Treatment, Finish Preparation
Our White Patriotic Jumper had treatment of: Treatment, Tail, Part I; Treatment, Tail, Part II, Treatment, Tail, Part III, Treatment, Knees and Thighs, Treatment, Belly Split. When these repairs were completed, we could prep surface repairs and finish. The White … Continue reading
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Tagged #antiquecarousels, #carouselhorses, #cwparker, #cwparkercarousel, #historiccarousels, #horse, #jantzenbeachcarousel, #jumper, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #paintedobjects, #paintpreparation, #parkercarousel, #patriotic, #patrioticjumper, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, C.W.Parker carousel, carousel, horses, Jantzen Beach Carousel, object conservation, painted objects, polychrome, restoration, wooden object conservation
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JBC: White Patriotic Jumper Treatment, Belly Split
Our White Patriotic Jumper has repairs to be made on the tail, the tail-to-leg connection, all four legs, and his belly. When these repairs are completed, we will treat surface repairs and finish. The White Patriotic Jumper is a sample … Continue reading
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Tagged #antiquecarousels, #carouselhorses, #cwparker, #cwparkercarousel, #historiccarousels, #horse, #jantzenbeachcarousel, #jumper, #keylocks, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #paintedobjects, #parkercarousel, #patriotic, #patrioticjumper, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, C.W.Parker carousel, carousel, horses, Jantzen Beach Carousel, object conservation, painted objects, polychrome, restoration, wooden object conservation
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JBC: White Patriotic Jumper Treatment, Knees and Thighs
Our White Patriotic Jumper had repairs to be made on the tail, the tail-to-leg connection, all four legs, and his belly. When these repairs were completed, we could treat surface repairs and finish. The White Patriotic Jumper is a sample … Continue reading
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Tagged #antiquecarousels, #carouselhorses, #cwparker, #cwparkercarousel, #historiccarousels, #horse, #jantzenbeachcarousel, #jumper, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #paintedobjects, #parkercarousel, #patriotic, #patrioticjumper, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, C.W.Parker carousel, carousel, horses, Jantzen Beach Carousel, object conservation, painted objects, polychrome, restoration, wooden object conservation
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JBC: White Patriotic Jumper Treatment, Tail, Part III
Our White Patriotic Jumper had repairs to be made on the tail, the tail-to-leg connection, all four legs, and his belly. When these repairs were completed, we could treat surface repairs and finish. The White Patriotic Jumper is a sample … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, conservation techniques, decorative motifs, Interim Report, painted objects, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, wooden objects
Tagged #antiquecarousels, #carouselhorses, #carouselrestoration, #cwparker, #cwparkercarousel, #historiccarousels, #horse, #jantzenbeachcarousel, #jumper, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #paintedobjects, #parkercarousel, #patriotic, #patrioticjumper, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #woodrepairs, C.W.Parker carousel, carousel, horses, Jantzen Beach Carousel, object conservation, painted objects, polychrome, restoration, wooden object conservation
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JBC: White Patriotic Jumper Treatment, Tail, Part II
Our White Patriotic Jumper had repairs to be made on the tail, the tail-to-leg connection, all four legs, and his belly. When these repairs were completed, we could treat surface repairs and finish. The White Patriotic Jumper is a sample … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, art, conservation techniques, Interim Report, painted objects, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, wooden objects
Tagged #antiquecarousels, #carouselhorses, #carouselrestoration, #cwparker, #cwparkercarousel, #historiccarousels, #horse, #jantzenbeachcarousel, #jumper, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #paintedobjects, #parkercarousel, #patriotic, #patrioticjumper, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #woodrepairs, C.W.Parker carousel, carousel, horses, Jantzen Beach Carousel, object conservation, painted objects, polychrome, restoration, wooden object conservation
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JBC: White Patriotic Jumper Treatment, Tail, Part I
Our White Patriotic Jumper had repairs to be made on the tail, the tail-to-leg connection, all four legs, and his belly. When these repairs were completed, we could treat surface repairs and finish. The White Patriotic Jumper is a sample … Continue reading
Posted in antiques, art, conservation techniques, decorative motifs, Interim Report, painted objects, preservation, process, reparation, restoration techniques, wooden objects
Tagged #antiquecarousels, #carouselhorses, #carouselrestoration, #cwparker, #cwparkercarousel, #historiccarousels, #horse, #jantzenbeachcarousel, #jumper, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #paintedobjects, #parkercarousel, #patriotic, #patrioticjumper, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #woodrepairs, C.W.Parker carousel, carousel, horses, Jantzen Beach Carousel, object conservation, painted objects, polychrome, restoration, wooden object conservation
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The Mystery of the Metal Patches
We’ve inherited a box of old badly damaged pony legs with butted joinery which have been clad in copper and tin sheeting. The tacking lines along the leading edges of the butt joinery are so badly damaged by the tacking … Continue reading
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Tagged #antiquecarousels, #assessment, #carouselhorses, #cwparker, #cwparkercarousel, #historiccarousels, #horse, #jantzenbeachcarousel, #jumper, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #paintedobjects, #parkercarousel, #parkerpony, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #waterriverspirit, #woodenobjectconservation, C.W.Parker carousel, carousel, horses, Jantzen Beach Carousel, object conservation, painted objects, polychrome, restoration, wooden object conservation
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Horseshoe Mystery!
The subtlety of the carving detail on the legs of the carousel horses is extraordinary! Parker has cleverly placed his identifying mark, “C.W.Parker, Leavenworth, Kan,” on the bottom of most horseshoes, such as these on the extra-large horse, Terri, above. … Continue reading
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Tagged #antiquecarousels, #assessment, #carouselhorses, #cwparker, #cwparkercarousel, #historiccarousels, #horse, #jantzenbeachcarousel, #jumper, #mpfconservation, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #paintedobjects, #parkercarousel, #parkerpony, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #waterriverspirit, #woodenobjectconservation #lion, C.W.Parker carousel, carousel, horses, Jantzen Beach Carousel, object conservation, painted objects, polychrome, restoration, wooden object conservation
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JBC: Virtual Sketching!
Carousel horses have always delighted, even in the midst of virtual games and E-ticket rides; most of us don’t stop and look at them, but are seduced by the Wurlitzer calling to us, and the color and the action and … Continue reading
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Tagged #americanbeautyrose, #antiquecarousels, #carouselhorses, #cherub, #cwparker, #cwparkercarousel, #historiccarousels, #horse, #jantzenbeachcarousel, #jumper, #lilliebelle, #lilybelle, #nativeamerican, #nwportland, #objectconservation, #paintedobjects, #parkercarousel, #parkerpony, #patriotic, #peekaboo, #peekaboohorse, #peekaboomane, #polychromeobjects, #portlandoregon, #stargazer, #waterriverspirit, #woodenobjectconservation #lion, C.W.Parker carousel, carousel, horses, Jantzen Beach Carousel, object conservation, painted objects, polychrome, restoration, wooden object conservation
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