Category Archives: 19th century

Portrait Civil War Lieutenant in Gilded Frame

Posted on January 2, 2017 by max

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This young officer was killed at the Battle of Seven Pines, also known as the Battle of Fair Oaks or Fair Oaks Station, it took place on May 31 and June 1, 1862, in Henrico County, Virginia, as part of … Continue reading →

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Progeny: Gramma done good!

Posted on April 17, 2015 by max

  This Family Bible and its genealogy pages is about to be repaired. Read the inscription on the back.  

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Late 19th century painting with problems

Posted on February 9, 2015 by max

Here’s a fun challenge, I’ll post the after restoration shot soon!  

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Tom Glass

Posted on July 14, 2011 by max

Tom Glass visits the bindery of Max Marbles. Continue reading →

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Gladney Family Bible

Posted on June 27, 2011 by max

Gladney Family Bible repair and restoration. The bookbinding is very straight forward on a leather bound book of the 19th century. Continue reading →

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