About the Conservator

Conservator Beth McCubbin is a graduate of the Art Conservation program at Sir Sanford Fleming College.

Her work experience includes private practice and contracts at the Royal Ontario Museum. Beth is well versed in repair and conservation treatments of metals, ceramics, glass, decorative frames, paper and other mixed media objects.

Conservation

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Little Margaret: Painting cleaning.

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Head of Buddha: Ghandhara stucco head of Buddha (4th or 5th century). Replace missing element, in-paint to match original.

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Paper repair: Antique Canadian book containing original map. Repair with Japanese paper.

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Ceramic plate: Ceramic plate, Iran, Post-Medieval Islamic, Safavid, 17th-18th century. ROM collection. Treatment: stabilize loose sherds, replace missing elements, in-paint to match original.

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Doll: Russian Doll by Alexandra Koukinova. Re-adhere two broken fingers. replace missing sherds, in-paint to match.

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Picture frame: Decorative frame. Stabilize loose paint and gilding, replace missing elements, in-paint to match original..

Rag Rug: Canadian. Stabilize loose threads, apply a velcro mounting system for wall display.