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The Risks of Mold and Mildew On Historic Artwork
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The Risks of Mold and Mildew On Historic Artwork

July 17, 2025 - by Marketing

Discover how mold and mildew threaten the integrity of historic artwork. Explore the causes, risks, and preservation strategies to protect treasured murals and fine artwork from lasting damage.

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Common Historical Wood Finishes: When, Where, & Why They Were Used
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Common Historical Wood Finishes: When, Where, & Why They Were Used

November 8, 2022 - by Marissa Gibbs

Wood finishes have been used for thousands of years as a means of beautifying and protecting a wooden craft.

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4 Steps for Cleaning Historic Murals
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4 Steps for Cleaning Historic Murals

July 18, 2022 - by Canning Internship

Every mural requires a cleaning procedure, including a solvent mixture and cleaning method customized to the artwork and its requirements.

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Mural Conservation & Restoration at Hamilton Smith Hall
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Mural Conservation & Restoration at Hamilton Smith Hall

July 31, 2019 - by Yvette Dudac

Every bit of John Canning & Co.’s extensive experience stabilizing and repairing plaster substrates and conserving fine art murals came into play with this project.

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Paint Restoration: Process & Techniques
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Paint Restoration: Process & Techniques

July 23, 2019 - by Yvette Dudac

In preservation, the processes and techniques used to conserve and restore historic decoration, murals, or artwork are established by a multitude of factors. Here we explore a few paint restoration processes and techniques.

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Preservation Trades and Crafts
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Preservation Trades and Crafts

December 30, 2025 - by Marketing

Discover how artisans and craftsmen restore and preserve architectural beauty through trades of plasterwork, gilding, woodwork, and more.

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What to Expect from a Mural Conditions Assessment
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What to Expect from a Mural Conditions Assessment

February 7, 2023 - by Canning Internship

Mural condition assessments provide an understanding of the architectural or design element in question, supported by thorough documentation.

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