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Behind the Scenes in Conservation: 1920’s Paul Theodore Frankl Mirror

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10/22/2020

behind the scenes, objects conservation, decorative arts, art conservation, gilding conservation, aluminum leaf, conservation

This week in objects conservation we return to the 1920’s Paul Theodore Frankl mirror. The aluminum leaf on the base and frame is easily abraded and during its use, suffered from normal wear and tear.

Behind the Scenes in Conservation: 1920’s Mirror Coating Removal

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8/20/2020

behind the scenes, conservation, Decorative Arts, furniture conservation, gilding conservation

This large decorative mirror was designed by Paul Theodore Frankl in the late 1920’s.