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We appreciate your investment in our forum! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Discussions: 1.From: Jo Lynne Posted: Monday January 19, 2026 8:37 AM Subject: RE: expertise needed in upholstery conservation Message: Hi Robin, If I'm correct, it appears the bed may be the only original material? Are they being reupholstered to match and be more original? If this is the case I would do all I could to stabilize and keep the original bed and find material to match it for the chairs. They are very nice pieces and not difficult to reupholster. ------------------------------ ~ jo lynne [email protected] NM ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------- Original Message: Sent: 01-22-2025 10:02 From: Chris Shelton Subject: expertise needed in upholstery conservation Robin- Hope I am not too late! I would be happy to discuss these projects with you. I am a furniture conservator and I have worked with both American and European upholstery for museums since 1992. I do both traditional and minimally intrusive compensations and have spoken at AIC meetings on the subject. Beyond what I do in the studio, I also have contacts with upholstery and textile conservators, historians, and suppliers that could be helpful for your project. You can contact me at [email protected] <[email protected]> or on the phone at 617-364-4054. Thanks! Chris Shelton ------------------------------ Chris Shelton Principal Christopher Shelton Conservtion, LLC Jamaica Plain United States ------------------------------ Original Message: Sent: 10-24-2024 07:33 From: Robin Hanson Subject: expertise needed in upholstery conservation The Cleveland Museum of Art is in the planning phase of a project to reinstall its French decorative arts galleries. It is expected that this project will happen in a couple of years; the conservation department is being asked to provide cost estimates now for projects to be included in this reinstallation. Among the objects to be included are several pieces of furniture requiring new upholstery, including a pair of Fauteuil https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1927.423 <https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1927.423>, an armchair https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1989.160 <https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1989.160>, and a bed headboard and footboard https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1954.151 <https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1954.151>. I would appreciate hearing from conservators who would be in a position to reupholster these objects for us-to discuss cost estimates, lead times needed, and time frame needed for the actual upholstery itself. It is my assumption that we would need to send the objects to the conservator's studio for reupholstery; we also are open to having the work done onsite here in Cleveland if that makes more sense. Please be in touch with me if you have questions. I would like to be able to discuss project budget estimates with those knowledgeable about this type of project. Thanks. ------------------------------ Robin Hanson Conservator of Textiles Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland OH 216 707 2259 ------------------------------ 2.From: Marie-Angélique Languille Posted: Monday January 19, 2026 8:38 AM Subject: Le temps des épreuves : appel à contributions jusqu'au 5 février 2026 / The age of photographs symposium: call for contributions until 5 February 2026 Message: English below -------------------------------------- Chres et chers collgues, La date limite de soumission de votre contribution au symposium international Le temps des preuves. 50 ans de prservation des photographies qui se tiendra Paris du 9 au 11 novembre 2026, est le 5 fvrier 2026 : https://tempsepreuves.sciencesconf.org/ <https://tempsepreuves.sciencesconf.org/> La soumission consiste en un rsum de 3000 caractres au maximum. Aprs slection, un rsum tendu sera demand en amont du symposium. Nous construisons actuellement la possibilit d'une publication post-symposium avec des articles complets. Le symposium se tiendra exclusivement en prsentiel. Nous vous invitons prendre connaissance de programme en ligne au fur et mesure de sa construction, notamment des visites d'tude du lundi 9 novembre aprs-midi. Vous tes personnel d'un muse de France, d'archives municipales, dpartementales ou nationales de France ? -> Demandez la prise en charge de vos frais d'inscription grce au ministre de la Culture, voir ici https://tempsepreuves.sciencesconf.org/resource/page/id/4 <https://tempsepreuves.sciencesconf.org/resource/page/id/4> Ce symposium s'inscrit dans le cadre de la clbration du Bicentenaire de la Photographie organise par le ministre de la Culture. Nos meilleurs voeux pour cette nouvelle anne ! Le comit d'organisation, Christine Barthe et Anna Gianotti-Laban (muse du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac), Cline Daher (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation), Agns Gall-Ortlik (Dpartement pour la prservation du patrimoine photographique de la Ville de Paris), Stphanie Grison (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation), Marie-Anglique Languille (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation), Bertrand Lavdrine (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation), Isabelle-Ccile Le Me (Ministre de la Culture) et Bertrand Sainte-Marthe (Archives nationales). ------------------------ Dear colleagues, The deadline for submitting your contribution to the international symposium 'The age of photographs: 50 years of image preservation' to be held in Paris from 9 to 11 November 2026, has been extended to 5 February 2026: https://tempsepreuves.sciencesconf.org/?&lang=en <https://tempsepreuves.sciencesconf.org/?&lang=en> Submissions consist of a 3,000-characters abstract. Following selection, an extended abstract will be requested prior to the symposium. We are currently working on the possibility of a post-symposium publication featuring full articles. The symposium will be held exclusively in person. We invite you to take a look at the programme online as it is developed, particularly the study visits on Monday afternoon, 9 November. This symposium is part of the events celebrating the bicentenary of the invention of photography organised by the French ministry of Culture. Best wishes for the new year! The organising committee, Christine Barthe et Anna Gianotti-Laban (muse du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac), Cline Daher (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation), Agns Gall-Ortlik (Dpartement pour la prservation du patrimoine photographique de la Ville de Paris), Stphanie Grison (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation), Marie-Anglique Languille (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation), Bertrand Lavdrine (Centre de Recherche sur la Conservation), Isabelle-Ccile Le Me (Ministre de la Culture) et Bertrand Sainte-Marthe (Archives nationales). 3.From: Bonnie Naugle Posted: Monday January 19, 2026 7:29 PM Subject: 2026 AIC-CAC Meeting in Montreal, Canada Message: The American Institute for Conservation <https://www.culturalheritage.org/who-we-are/about-us> welcomes our global colleagues to attend our 2026 joint conference in Montreal, QC, Canada <https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting>, with the Canadian Association for Conservation of Cultural Property <https://www.cac-accr.ca/> (CAC-ACCR)! This international conference is an excellent opportunity for you to connect with experts across North America! We are welcoming presentations and posters from authors in 40 countries, and for the first time will be offering real-time AI translation with Wordly. Both speakers and attendees can select from 60 or more languages to engage with the content in their native tongues. The meeting is hybrid and will be livestreamed and recorded. Our conference will be held at the Palais des congrès in Montreal <https://congresmtl.com/> from Tuesday, April 28, 2026, through Saturday, May 2, 2026. Our main conference starts with a keynote on Wednesday, April 29, at 4pm. Browse our schedule <https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting/program> to explore our 11 workshops, 2 seminars, 9 luncheon programs <https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting/program/program-details>, and 47 topical sessions with more than 200 presentations. The presentation titles and abstracts will be available later this month. Rates start at US$499 for AIC and CAC members, and $299 for student members (AIC membership is included with nonmember rates). Registration includes: <https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting/register> access to all 47 main conference sessions (200 presentations) whether live, virtual, or recorded an opening reception at the Montreal Museum of Fine Art networking opportunities throughout one luncheon program a poster session with an author Q&A option to add a symposium that will provide a framework and valuable resources for broadening environmental setpoints (only available in-person) option to add one of 11 workshops at a variety of price points two-day access to our exhibition hall limited spaces to participate in our Community Partnership Project <https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/community-projects> (a volunteer service project) access to an online community dedicated to conference participants We are so excited to partner with CAC for this international conference! Register today – rates rise after January 31! <https://www.culturalheritage.org/events/annual-meeting/current-meeting/register> ------------------------------ Bonnie Naugle she, her Communications & Membership Director American Institute for Conservation and Foundation for Advancement in Conservation Washington, DC ------------------------------ You are subscribed to "Global Conservation Forum (ConsDistList)" as [email protected]. To change your subscriptions, go to http://community.culturalheritage.org/preferences?section=Subscriptions. To unsubscribe from this community discussion, go to https://community.culturalheritage.org/HigherLogic/eGroups/Unsubscribe.aspx?UserKey=d16eaa87-0f69-494b-9f2f-303dbc1222e1&sKey=fab9aa4f27a04c5d876e&GroupKey=757a8f16-505f-4323-8e74-e376757aa9f7.
