Subject: Re: leather replacement From: Cynthia Arbiture <musprosvc@gdinet.com> Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 11:39:29 -0500 Message-Id: <17B1C5C9-AA2E-4CE2-B5F4-7B8F6D8694E9@gdinet.com>
Dear Mr. Totten,
Please keep in mind that you are restoring original historic artifact
components. I would suggest that you speak with a professional
conservator, that specializes in leather restoration for advice, on the
best way to proceed that works within your budget. Here are some
reliable professional resources below.
Good luck with your restoration project!
Cindy Arbiture
Museum Professional Services, Inc.
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> 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
<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
>>
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