Perhaps life before moving pictures was a tad 'boring', but not if you had this neat object from c. 1825 ! This scrolling panorama of history told all sorts of stories from various periods in history. Surprisingly, the scroll itself was in good shape and in one piece when we received it. However, the picture box frame, turning handles and back cover were in need of our services.
Peeling back the layers.
Each project starts with careful
examination of the structure and it's
underlayments. We determine what can
be saved and what needs to be replaced.
Tools to start. It's always amazing
to see how many tools are required
for what seems like a simple fix.
Stabilizing and paper repair to
the raw corners.
Getting paste under the upper paper
label to stabilize cracks in the cardboard.
Measuring for new handle cranks.
