What We Treat

  • A traditional painted illustration of a brown horse wearing a harness with decorative yellow ornaments, standing against a scenic landscape with snow and mountains in the background.

    Works of art on paper

    including watercolors, prints, drawings, posters, pastels, charcoal, and gouache

  • A colorful, abstract pop art-style painting of a bouquet of flowers in a basket, with various orange, white, red, and light blue flowers and green stems against a teal background.

    Historic wallpaper

    consultations and stabilization projects both on-site and in the studio

  • An antique celestial globe with a yellowed surface and detailed constellations, surrounded by a wooden ring with engraved astronomical markings.

    Three-dimensional objects

    such as globes, fans, hat and band boxes, and folding screens

  • Blueprint of a building's north elevation and foundation layout, showing architectural details and measurements.

    Archival materials

    including documents, maps, letters, diplomas, architectural drawings

  • Ancient Arabic manuscript with black and red calligraphy text in a traditional style.

    Parchment and vellum

    Including printed & manuscript documents, etchings, engravings, and illuminated manuscripts

Damage we commonly address

Tears, holes, losses to the paper

Acidity and associated brittleness

Pigment loss and flaking

Folds, creases, rolling, wrinkles

Dirt, dust, grime, soot, fingerprints, insect frass

Harmful backings and improper framing materials

Staining (overall discoloration, mat burn, foxing, adhesive stains, water stains)

Fire and water damage

Harmful tapes, adhesives, and storage enclosures

Before Treatment vs. After Treatment

Works on Paper's clients include cultural institutions such as museums, archives, town clerks, historical societies, and libraries. We also work with art galleries, framers, dealers in fine art and antiques, private individuals, corporate clients, and insurance companies. We work on an individual basis with each of our clients to ensure that their valued objects receive the most appropriate conservation treatment possible. Our staff provides the highest level of professionalism and all work undertaken by Works on Paper follows the American Institute of Conservation's Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.

Works on Paper is located in southeastern Vermont, in the village of Bellows Falls. If you are interested in finding out more about our conservation services or would like to schedule an appointment, please call the studio at 802.460.1149 or email Carolyn.

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