Christina L. Simms, Conservator of Objects and Sculpture, and Marcin Pikus, Conservator of Stone Sculpture and Architectural Features, both of McKay Lodge Conservation Laboratory, recently completed the restoration of a World War I Soldier in Columbus, Ohio. The monument, Victorious…
Christina L. Simms, Conservator Objects and Sculpture, recently completed a conservation treatment of a Model 1777 pistol at McKay Lodge Conservation Laboratory, just outside of Cleveland, Ohio. The Model 1777 Pistol, before treatment Many good things come from France, including…
The mid-18th century was a turning point in American history in which the colonial era ended, and the long road to independence began. Revolution, however, brought turmoil, uncertainty, and war. An object from this time, a 1760s American Revolution period…
FIELD AND SHOP SERVICES PROVIDED The company is well equipped, knowledgeable and practiced in the provision of the following conservation services equally well on-site and at our large shops. INDUSTRIAL COATINGS Surface Preparation Surface preparations for optimal bonding of coatings by…
1943 German 88mm PAK 43/41 Anti-Tank Gun restored for the U.S. Army Heritage Museum and Education Center in Carlisle Pennsylvania. Military Artifact Conservation The restoration work was performed during 2003 by: Thomas Podnar, Robert Lodge, Curtis McCartney, and Mark Erdmann of McKay…
1943 German 88mm PAK 43/41 Anti-Tank Gun Military Artifact Conservation Free-Up Recoil Spades for Deployment: The pivot shaft of each recoil spade was immovable from corrosion. Repeated work with heat, chilling and penetrants could not free them. Eventually, the steel…
1943 German 88mm PAK 43/41 Anti-Tank Gun Military Artifact Conservation Removal and Condition of the Gun Cradle: An important part of the work for preservation was to gain access to the area under the cradle and to the top of…
THE OHIO CONSERVATION CENTER: Survey, Design and Training for the Stabilization of WWII Historic Ferro-Concrete Structures (also Objects and Monuments) on Wake Atoll (Wake Island) The abridged survey Report with images can be found here: WAKE ISLAND REPORT On December…