19th Century Moving Historiograph

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.

      Restoration Steps

      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.

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