Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Overcoming the Challenges of Mounting a 39-foot Painted Textile

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This year the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts  asked Spicer Art Conservation, LLC to mount an unique painted textile from Tibet. The uniqueness...
Friday, June 14, 2019

Remembering World War I and II Service Banners and the 'Home Front'

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Sheet music, "Our Service Flag: A Blue Start  Turned to Gold," 1920, Library of Congress. Over the years at Spicer Art Conse...
Friday, May 31, 2019

Puerto Rico - One Year Later

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I sit here comfortably in my home. The lights on, heat when I need it, and even water (this is sporadic due more to regional geographic issu...
Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Magnetic Mounting Systems for Museums and Cultural Institutions is now available!

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The book is now available and it is time to get yours today!  We have been waiting for this day for a long time. I especially want ...
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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Magnets to the Rescue for Mounting Paper, Books and Label Text

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I have recently been contacted by a conservator at the Winterthur Museum regarding the display of books and archival materials using magnet...
Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Delicate Yet Functional: Ladies Folding Hand Fans

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Before the age of air conditioning, a must-have accessory for comfort, fashion and flirtatious conversation was the ladies hand fan. In fact...
Friday, December 28, 2018

Happy New Year!

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As we come to the end of 2018, we take a moment to look back at the year. The projects completed and history preserved. The new and interes...