Our Work
Treatment Examples
Our work speaks for itself.
Explore examples of the paper artwork we’ve carefully conserved, showcasing the expertise and precision behind our work. Each piece is unique, and while this gallery highlights a selection of our treatments, if you don’t see something similar to your item, please reach out—we have many more examples to share and are confident we can meet your conservation needs.
History written on paper
DOCUMENTS
Documents often present with tearing, areas of loss, aged tape, creasing, brittleness and discolouration of paper.
Documenting Boundaries
MAPS
Maps often have tears, creases, deteriorated varnish, areas of loss, discolouration, and backing issues.
Pictures of our past
PHOTOGRAPHS
We repair emulsion damage, tears, glue issues, tarnish and more on photographs.
Quality reproductions
PRINTS
Over time, prints may end up with staining, paper residue glued to it, mat burn or issues from poor quality backing board.
Our history in print
POSTERS
Posters can have damage from water and tape, creases, tears and discoloration.
Binding us to our history
BOOKS & PARCHMENT
Books show signs of age in their binding structure, cover leather, text block, and through discoloration.
Family Heirlooms
Crayon Portraits and Enlargements
These are printed from a photographic negative and then chalk, graphite, pastels, or varnish is applied. Damage usually includes discoloration, holes, or attached to acidic boards. These were popular between the 1850s and early 1900s.
Restoring the artistic past
WATERCOLOURS, GOUACHES & DRAWINGS
These types of art on paper come to us with water damage, tears, areas of loss, staining from tape and creases.