WCG Meeting Summaries Archives - Page 4 of 12 - Washington Conservation Guild

Screenshot of a virtual presentation. Title of slide reads ATR-FTIR spectra show little dependence on image density. Four spectra with proteins and cellulose highlighted for salted paper, printed-out, albumen, and developed-out prints

3-Ring Summary: Ring 2: Application of Reflectance FTIR Spectroscopy for Insights into Photographs

April 5, 2023March 3, 2022

Ring 2: Technical Imaging and Scientific Research Application of Reflectance FTIR Spectroscopy for Insights into PhotographsPresenter: Dr. Joan Walker, Conservation Scientist at the National Gallery …

Screenshot of a virtual presentation. Slide reads "Paints were mixed in a 1:1 ratio and then suspended in Kremer watercolor medium in a 5% w/w ratio before application to paper." Sample tested was Alizarin Crimson (PR83) and Carmine Lake (NR4) in watercolor. Four hyperspectral images of sample

3-Ring Summary: Ring 2: Sequentially Shifted Excitation Raman Microscopy (SSE-RM) for Non-invasive, in situ Identification of Lake Pigments

April 5, 2023March 2, 2022

Ring 2: Technical Imaging and Scientific Research Sequentially Shifted Excitation Raman Microscopy (SSE-RM) for Non-invasive, in situ Identification of Lake PigmentsPresentation by Kristen E. Watts, …

Screenshot of a virtual presentation. Colorful horizontal mural fills slide.

3-Ring Summary: Ring 2: The Application of Multispectral Photogrammetry to the Conservation of a Portable Mural

April 5, 2023March 2, 2022

Ring 2: Technical Imaging and Scientific Research The Application of Multispectral Photogrammetry to the Conservation of a Portable Mural Presented by Wendy Rose, 2021-2022 Latino …

Screenshot from a virtual presentation. Title slide with image of dress to be treated.

3-Ring Summary: Something from Nothing: Using Hidden Construction Clues to Reconstruct an Early 19th c Bodice

May 23, 2023February 4, 2022

3-Ring Circus virtual meeting summary (January 6, 2022)Ring 1: Conservation in Practice Something from Nothing: Using Hidden Construction Clues to Reconstruct an Early 19th c …

Screenshot from a virtual presentation. Collage of images with speaker and locals at the site.

3-Ring Summary: Conservation and Preservation Strategies for Royal Painted Tombs in El-Kurru, Sudan: Acknowledging the Past while Planning for the Future

June 6, 2023February 4, 2022

3-Ring Circus virtual meeting summary (January 6, 2022)Ring 1: Conservation in Practice Conservation and Preservation Strategies for Royal Painted Tombs in El-Kurru, Sudan: Acknowledging the …

Screenshot of a virtual presentation. Two images of same painting, a gentleman in 18th century clothing sitting in the foreground with a small town in the background, before and after treatment. Right image of the painting after treatment is brighter, less yellow, with a tree in the background that is missing from the left image.

3-Ring Summary: Ring 1: Treatment of the Portrait of William Henry Capers by Ralph Earl: When “Less is More” Still Takes Time

April 5, 2023February 4, 2022

3-Ring Circus virtual meeting summary (January 6, 2022)Ring 1: Conservation in Practice Treatment of the Portrait of William Henry Capers by Ralph Earl: When “Less …

Screenshot of a virtual presentation. Gregory Bailey speaks to a slide that reads "Standing together for our union" with photos from the time of the strike

Meeting Summary: Unionization at the Walters Art Museum

April 5, 2023December 17, 2021

With Walters Workers United members: And The Baltimore Museum of Art Union Members: At the beginning of November 2021, WCG had the opportunity to meet …

Screenshot of a virtual presentation. Caitlin Smith speaks to a slide featuring two images of two people cataloging memorabilia from a time capsule

Meeting Summary: Preserving a National Shrine: Conservation at Arlington National Cemetery & Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

April 5, 2023November 17, 2021

On October 7th, the Washington Conservation Guild was joined by Caitlin Smith, the Conservation Program Manager at the Army National Military Cemeteries (AMNC). Smith presented …

Screenshot of a virtual presentation. Speaker Jeanelle Austin presents an image of the George Floyd memorial. Floral bouquets, handwritten and printed signs, and other material surround colorful sidewalk chalk designs drawn on the street in front of a convenience store and sheltered bus stop.

Meeting Summary: Telling Our Own Story: The Threat of Whiteness in Conservation

April 5, 2023June 2, 2021

Washington Conservation Guild, April Meeting Summary1 April 2021Summarized by Sarah Montonchaikul4th year Graduate Intern in Objects Conservation, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Lunder Conservation Center For …

A conservator holding a paint brush working to remove facing material with small corner of cleaned panel

Meeting Summary: “Facing Our Past: Conservation Treatment of a Theatrical Wagon Panel”

April 5, 2023April 29, 2021

“Facing Our Past: Conservation Treatment of a Theatrical Wagon Panel” talk by:Stephanie Guidera, Graduate Fellow at the National Museum of American History Summary by: Emma Kimmel, …

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