Focus Keywords: William Hart, Conservation Treatment, Paintings, Hudson River School We recently completed conservation treatment of a collection of paintings by William Hart. William Hart was a prominent 19th-century American landscape painter associated with the Hudson River School, a group of artists known for their romantic and naturalistic depictions of the American wilderness. The collection […]
What are Important Family Documents and Why Do We Need to Preserve Them? Important family documents are collections of papers, records, and other materials that are essential to the family’s financial and legal well-being. These documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, wills, deeds and indentures, insurance policies, bank statements and more. Protecting these […]
What is the Best Way to Store & Handle Vellum & Parchment Documents? keywords: vellum document storage, parchment document handling, care of historical artifacts, preservation, fading) Vellum and parchment documents are important historical artifacts that require special care and preservation to ensure their longevity. These materials, which are made from animal hides, are delicate and […]
What is the Difference Between Vellum and Parchment? Vellum and parchment are two types of materials that have been used for centuries to create written documents and works of art. Both are made from animal hides, but the process of creating them differs slightly. Vellum is made from the skin of a calf or young […]