Conserving Art Coast to Coast
EXPO CHICAGO
(02/22/2013):
EXPO CHICAGO HOSTS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF REGIONAL DINNERS FOR COLLECTORS, CURATORS AND CIVIC LEADERS
(09/09/2012):
EXPO CHICAGO
EXPO CHICAGO
National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library
(09/09/2012):
It All Comes Out in the Wash
Crain's Chicago Business
(07/30/2012):
She's a master of the art of the fix
She's a master of the art of the fix
The Chicago Sun-Times
(06/21/2012):
Summer Art to Intrigue Everyone
National Czech and Slovak Museum
(06/15/2012):
National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library Reopens Bigger, Stronger, Better
The Conservation Center
(02/24/2012):
Holland Sentinel
(09/24/2011):
Historic Trust Collection Back at Holland Armory
Chicago Ideas Week
(08/03/2011):
About the Lab: The Marriage of Art and Science
Claims Journal
(07/26/2011):
How to Evaluate Fine Art & Collectible Claims
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The Rare Books Department offers the conservation of a wide range of bound materials including early and modern books, bibles, scrapbooks, and photo albums. Encapsulation, surface-cleaning, mold removal, adhesive damage, tear repairs, deacidification, and the preservation of leather covers or storage cases are just a sample of the treatments offered by this department.
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Antique Quran, Persian. Paper, leather, paint. 9.5 x 6 x 2.25 in.
This Quran’s loose pages and hinges (#1,2,3) were repaired with Japanese tissue paper that was tinted to be inconspicuous (#4). Read about the treatment here.
Catcher in the Rye, J. D. Salinger, 1951. Hardcover book. 8 x 5.5 x 1 in.
This collector’s first edition was water-damaged and lined with non-archival paper, with some soiling and a broken inner hinge (left). The treatment replaced the lining, reinforced the spine, refurbished the bookcloth and the textblock and recovered the book jacket with mylar (right).
19th century King James Version Bible, Gilt Leather, 13x10x4 in.
This Bible’s water-damaged cover (#1) was replaced with a modern hardback cover (#2), protecting the original pages (#3).
Collection of Signed Early American Documents, 19th-20th century
This extensive collection was matted and bound together in a custom book with conservation-quality materials to preserve and protect the historical documents.
Scrapbook, early 1960′s. American, fliers, clippings, playbooks, photographs. 14.75 x15.25 in.
This collection of theater and opera ephemera was housed in a custom book which will keep them safe from acidic material.
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