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      • Home
      • Latest Projects
      • Conservation Videos
      • Selected Portfolio
      • 1602 Geneva Bible
      • Compendium
      • 1920s Bible
      • tape removal
      • pen and ink
      • hymnal
      • About SB&P
      • Contact
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    Southern Book & Paper Conservation, LLC

    • Home
    • Latest Projects
    • Conservation Videos
    • Selected Portfolio
    • 1602 Geneva Bible
    • Compendium
    • 1920s Bible
    • tape removal
    • pen and ink
    • hymnal
    • About SB&P
    • Contact
    • …  
      • Home
      • Latest Projects
      • Conservation Videos
      • Selected Portfolio
      • 1602 Geneva Bible
      • Compendium
      • 1920s Bible
      • tape removal
      • pen and ink
      • hymnal
      • About SB&P
      • Contact
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      • 1602 Geneva Bible

        This Bible had already undergone an interesting and unfortunate repair,

        perhaps around 150 years ago.

        1602 bible, previously and poorly repaired
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        humidified, flattened, and lined pages
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        separating previously glued title page in a bath
        lined title page
        rebuilt, cleaned, and ready for sewing
        resewn and reattached to case
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      • United States Compendium, 1890s

        This book required sections to be rebuilt and resewn 

        as well as a new toned spine piece.

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      • Bible, 1920s

        This Bible was an heirloom that needed a new cover. 

        I inset the original cover which was embossed with her mother's name.

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      • Manuscript, early 1800s

        One of the most challenging aspects of modern conservation is the removal of pressure sensitive tape. 

        First the plastic carrier is removed, then the adhesive itself.

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      • pen & ink schematic, ca.1900

        This oversize drawing had to be surface cleaned before it could be mended.

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      • Hymnal, 1890s

        This repair required stabilizing the end bands for reuse. The text block also contained cellulose-carrier tape with water soluble adhesive, which is much easier to remove than modern tape.

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      • About SB&P

        Hey guys!

         

        I repair loved heirloom books - including Bibles, cookbooks, and vintage children's books.

         

        I also provide conservation treatment services for museums and special collections/archives, including appropriate written and photo documentation.

         

        Please reach out with any questions you have. I love chatting about book and paper treasures!

         

        Kathryn Wright

        MSIS & CAS in the Conservation of Library and Archival Material

        Owner & Conservator at SB&P

         

         

         

         

        Profile

         

        Client scope:

        • Private clients from all over the US, plus international clients
        • Regional institutional clients include:
          • Andalusia
          • The Jekyll Island Museum
          • Thronateeska Heritage Center
          • The Alabama Department of Archives and History
          • West Virginia State Archives

         

        Professional Service:

        • Board Member for the Guild of Book Workers, Southeast Chapter
        • Reviewer for the Journal of Paper Conservation
        • Keynote speaker for the annual meeting of the Association of Librarians and Archivists at Baptist Institutions
        • Guest lecturer for Intro to Archival Studies at Middle Georgia State University

         

      • contact

         

        Texting is the best way to contact me!

        My cell number is 478.283.8659.

         

        You can text me to:

        -ask questions,

        -set up an appointment,

        -or send me pictures of your book or paper item for an estimate.

         

        Most of my clients are out of state and ship to me.

        I have an easy, fillable PDF contract and packing/shipping instructions that I send via email.

         

        Work typically ranges from $400-$2000+.

         

        I look forward to chatting with you!

         

        --Kathryn Wright

        owner | conservator

         

        In-person by appointment ONLY, please.

         

        Cell: 478.283.8659 | southernbnp@gmail.com

         

         

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