Co-Conservators

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Conservation, whether simple wooden objects or complex upholstered pieces, often involves a half-dozen or more specialty conservators. At one time it was economical for all specialties to be housed under one roof, and all museums had their own extensive staff of in-house conservators. Presently, it is rarely economical to keep large numbers of conservators under one roof.

To that end, MPF Conservation (MPFC) structured their business on the architectural model, with many disciplines pulled together by our firm contractually as subcontractors on a project-by-project basis. MPFC acts as the project director and head conservator. We coordinate the project, and typically we are the only one who will interface with the client. We make sure that all our co-conservators are qualified, work by the same ethical code, and comply with insurance requirements.

Often they work in our studio, but some specialties must be treated in their workshops or studios, as is the case with tapestry conservators, who take a great deal of time in restoration / conservation processes; or blacksmith conservators, who typically cannot transport their equipment.

Specialties that are typically covered by one of our co-conservators:

	Tapestry conservation;
	Some of the needlework conservation, depending upon the type and scope of the project, but especially reproduction work when necessary, including passementerie reproduction;
	Gilding and japanning;
	Marquetry and parquetry;
	Blacksmithing, including reproduction using proper historical techniques, from simple nails to locks, hasps, and historical or structural ornamentation.

We are also open to working in this manner with other qualified conservators.

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