Some of us store various amounts of gizmos and doodahs in attics or garages, washed up in improbable boxes invariably labeled « misc. » during a consequent period. Among those items […]
Chemical composition is one of the key elements to trace the origin and the age of old papers. Elements such as cotton fibers shouldn’t be found in papers before […]
Ever wondered what were the common elements between a teapot, a pasture and a leather shoe ? What ? Never wondered about that ? How peculiar ! Yet, the answer is simple : a cow. […]
In France technical and industrial heritage has officially been a part of cultural heritage since the early 70’s, despite the fact the latest is historically leaning toward more «traditional […]
Ever wondered how tinted conservation paper was made ? Here’s the answer… […]
Enjoy! Skully and his pals are proud to present their first installment of vintage paper frames DIY. Two models for your decorating pleasure: Venetian and Art Nouveau. These pieces are […]
Sometimes, very rarely, you stumble upon something like this: a box no one has opened for a very long time. Approximately a century for that one. Quietly, these window and […]
