Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:47:18 +0000 From: KATHLEEN D MULLEN <kathleen.mullen@wisconsinhistory.org> Subject: RE: leather replacement Message-id: <DM5PR06MB3195E626689F681520D681759E020@DM5PR06MB3195.namprd06.prod.outlook.com>
Craig Deller, Madison based objects conservator, is another option
http://www.dellerconservation.org/
Cricket Harbeck, based in Milwaukee, is another
http://www.cricketharbeck.com/
Best,
katie
From: localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu [mailto:localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu] On Behalf Of Brian Bigler
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 7:44 PM
To: localhistory@listserve.uwec.edu
Subject: Re: leather replacement
The Amish do this type of work if you can locate a community near you or try the Cashton Wisconsin area.
Brian Bigler
Mount Horeb Area Historical Society
On 4/10/2017 2:49 PM, djtotten wrote:
Our society would like to replace the leather on parts from a surrey and farm wagon. These are leather covered frames mounted on the buggy/wagon that serve as a shield between the horse and driver. Photos of these parts are shown at https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Byb4EtjBx8dZNEZjU0RRcjR1QXc.
Approximate dimensions are:
Surrey frame: 18 x 30 inches
Wagon frame; 15 x 34 inches
Wagon under seat: 12 x 30 inches
Leather thickness is about 1.6 mm, a 4 oz. weight. I judge about 20 square feet is needed, as the leather covers the frame on both sides.
We solicit suggestions on how to proceed.
David Totten
President, Board of Directors
New Berlin Historical Society
www.newberlinhistoricalsociety.org<http://www.newberlinhistoricalsociety.org/>
djtotten@earthlink.net<mailto:djtotten@earthlink.net>
262-643-8855