More than 90 treasured artefacts from The Harris Museum in Preston are set to undergo expert conservation, cleaning, and repair at Lancashire Conservation Studios.
This meticulous process involves tasks such as glazing selected paintings for display protection and mounting delicate historic textiles on custom-crafted mannequins to preserve them for future generations.
Collection highlights like G. F. Watts’ marble sculpture Clytie will benefit from advanced laser cleaning to restore its original brilliance.
The conservation efforts will also reintroduce rare pieces unseen by the public for years, including an 1850s cotton and wool dress, an 1801 portrait of Lieutenant Colonel Nicholas Grimshaw, and a Victorian mother-of-pearl tea caddy.
Councillor Anna Hindle, cabinet member for culture and arts at Preston City Council, called the project a valuable opportunity to restore long-hidden artefacts and ensure they are exhibition-ready when The Harris reopens next year.
Work has already begun, with 10 paintings, along with various sculptures and historical objects, currently undergoing treatment at the studios.
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