I have been a practicing book & archive conservator since graduating in 1995. Throughout my career I have gained knowledge and experience covering a wide range of materials, preservation and conservation techniques. As well as teaching conservation at West Dean College as part of the Continuing Professional Development programme. I continue to develop the basics of materials, science and ethics kn
owledge to support my continual professional development in my practical work. I am accustomed to taking novel approaches and pragmatic problem solving to provide bespoke conservation and preservation services. I have the flexibility to undertake work on items in my own studio or utilising your conservation studio space. Some examples of work undertaken but not an exhaustive list. Please feel free to contact me with your requirements.
- Practical conservation of books including leather, paper, vellum/parchment and cloth bindings
- Practical conservation of paper based material
- Practical conservation of wax seals
- Practical conservation of vellum or parchment documents
- Practical conservation of photographic material
- Refurbishment of complete or part library and/or archive collections. Repackaging and cleaning etc
- Talks and demonstrations about conservation
- Staff and/or volunteer training. Handling, cleaning, folder making etc
- Professional Conservation training
- Exhibition and mounting of book, photographic and archival material including book cradle making
- Condition reports for loans etc
- Advice and recommendations
- Surveys, reports and photographic documentation
- Bespoke box and folder making
Estimates and quotes provided. Associated ICON member and signed up to the Code Of Conduct & Professional Standards.http://www.icon.org.uk/images/Rebecca/code%20of%20conduct%20%20professional%20standards%20approved%20oct2014.pdf
All work is carried out using sound, conservation practices and materials and to museum standards, and archive standards with PD 5454. Fully insured
Continuing professional development. I carry out work for a very wide range of clients including private clients, museums, libraries, historic houses. Freelance clients include
Horniman Museum and Gardens, London
Petworth House Archives, West Sussex
National Army Museum, London
Whilst on a contract, working on material from
- The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers
- Tate Archive, London
- Leeds Armouries
- The Worshipful Company of Stationers
- The Worshipful Company of Saddlers
- Charles Dickens Museum, London
- Rochester Cathedral
The Armitt Collection, Cumbria
