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Re: Murals: ART ARCHIVISTS AND OTHERS WHO MAY BE INTERESTED



I recommend an on the spot survey and estimate, etc. by a professional art conservator and highly recommend the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts in Philadelphia.  They have done a substantial amount of contract work for us (Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution) and specialize in art mediums; although your situation is less than ideal!  The first step, of course, would be to document the murals.  Reply off list and I can give you the number and address for CCAHA.  Good Luck!

>>> vcunning@EMMA.TROY.NY.US 05/08/00 12:37PM >>>
Hello again!

During WWII, when the girls could not go home for vacation due to gasoline
shortages, they passed the time by designing and executing twenty murals.
 They are in a basement passage that is used constantly.  They represent
related to the scenes school's history, including the launching of the
Liberty ship SS EMMA WILLARD.

In looking at them more closely, it is obvious that they have deteriorated
considerably.  There are cracks in the wall, consequently, in the paint.
 Whenever there's any construction, the saw horses go up, items are leaned
against them and they are never protected.

How can they be cleaned and/or protected from the everyday happenings to
which they are subjected?  It would be a great pity to lose them.

Your thoughts on this would be really helpful.

Thank you

Ronnie C.

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