Falling to Dust
Part two – April 2017 Once the initial condition survey of the colours was completed, Heather Newton Head of Conservation at Canterbury Cathedral came to the studio to discuss and…
A Multi- Coloured Mission – Keeping the Canterbury Colours in Flight
Part one – January 2017 Shortly before Christmas we got an extra special delivery to the Brighton studio; a collection of 39 Canterbury Cathedral colours, predominantly from The East Kent…
From colourful Caffoy (again) to Canterbury colours- 2016 A year ‘In Progress’
After a great response to our end of 2015 newsletter, From Caffoys to Cowboys, we’ve decided to make it a yearly tradition and round off what has been a hectic year
Moving South for Winter: Starting at Zenzie Tinker Conservation
Two months on from starting at Zenzie Tinker Conservation it seems an opportune moment to take stock, reflect on my recent move from Barnard Castle to Brighton
Opus Anglicanum
The Victoria & Albert Museums’ latest major exhibition, ‘Opus Anglicanum: Masterpieces of English Medieval Embroidery’ opens on October 1st featuring rare and outstanding examples of ‘Opus Anglicanum’ (English work)
Kedleston Hall state bed tester
The project in detail Kedleston Hall is coming to the end of a huge restoration project of the state interiors, a project that has been ongoing since the National Trust…
Artificial flowers from 18th century – Part 2
The leaves of the carnations are made of very fine paper and are in a delicate condition. They were gently vacuum cleaned using a soft brush to lift the dust and soil.
Artificial Flowers from the 18th century – Part 1
Here is Mira’s blog post on the conservation treatment of some 18th century artificial flowers.
Effigy dry cleaning labels, Westminster Abbey
For the last few months we have had the great privilege of examining and undressing some of the Royal Funeral Effigies from Westminster Abbey
Elsa Schiaparelli dress and jacket
This iconic Elsa Schiaparelli costume dating from 1937 came to us for conservation following its purchase by Manchester Art Galleries for inclusion in the exhibition Vogue 100: A Century of…
Crimean War quilt
This bold and colourful military patchwork quilt is from Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery. It came to our studio for conservation before being loaned to Tate Britain for the recent British Folk Art exhibition. It then returned for another period of display back in Tunbridge Wells Museum.
Clandon…one year on
A year on from the fire at NT’s Clandon Park we wanted to update you on our involvement with the State bed there