Category Archives: Historic Preservation

Professional Art Conservation Consultation to Ensure Quality and Give Guidance in Art Collection Problem-Solving.

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Scott M. Haskins

This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is “ syndicated”? See end of article for explanation. People call me all the time to ask for guidance on one thing or another related … Continue reading →

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What to Do with Inherited Collections: Preserving Las Vegas

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Flora Arguilla

Do you care about your family history? This article is for you. Inheriting a collection of photos, papers, books, and letters following the passing of a relative can pose both sentimental and logistical challenges. The question arises: What to do … Continue reading →

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Friends of the Mission Inn Art Conservation Team

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Scott M. Haskins

by Sue Bartel, Editor for Friends of the Mission Inn (This blog post has been syndicated at ExpertClick.com. What does it mean that this article is “ syndicated”? See end of article for explanation.) The Friends of the Mission Inn have … Continue reading →

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Mural Conservation Treatments and Historic Preservation Studies Discover Important Italian Artwork and History In The Garda Lake Area

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Scott M. Haskins

This article has been syndicated at www.NewsReleaseWire.com/257855 What does it mean to be syndicated? See end of article. Magical murals are being discovered from the early 1600s in northern Italy that are an amazing example of the genius of illusion … Continue reading →

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A Section of Santa Barbara Mission Original 1785 Lienzo Mural Restored And On Display

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Scott M. Haskins

I’ve posted previously about the exciting research, fundraising and mural conservation efforts for an extremely important and historic element of the main chapel of the Santa Barbara Mission. The 1786 backdrop was designed with architectural features, statues and lots of … Continue reading →

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Brigadier General Chuck Yeager Valued Expert Professional Advice and Consultation Provided to Edwards Airfare Base by Scott M. Haskins

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

With Brigadier General Chuck Yeager’s passing on Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7th last week, a flood of memories of my childhood years came back as I remembered the fascination with the flights to breach the atmosphere with the X-15, the … Continue reading →

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Historic Mural Reinstallation at Texas State University

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

This video is about the installation process of the Buck Winn murals entitled “The History of Ranching in Texas” at the Alkek Library at Texas State University. Fine Art Conservation Laboratories was contracted to resurrect the murals from the dead, … Continue reading →

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Caw Caw Blues

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Scott M. Haskins

This story about country music legend Guy Clark seemed too weird to pass up telling you about…This macabre bronze statue of a crow (raven?) doesn’t have anything to do with the really interesting (and magnificent, actually) saving efforts of the … Continue reading →

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