– – Bookbinder’s Dressing – – The ultimate food for leather.
Click here to try a can. Bookbinder's Dressing is my formulation of of an ancient recipe handed down from master to apprentice for over 500 hundred years. I make this in small batches and will mail it the same day your order is received.
-Max MarblesBefore Restoration
After Restoration
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Gladney Family Bible
Gladney Family Bible repair and restoration. The bookbinding is very straight forward on a leather bound book of the 19th century. Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, ancestors, ancestry, bible, family bible, family tree, heirloom, leather, paper mending, reback
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Civil War Photo Album (CDV)
CDV Civil War Album in for restoration. Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, album, ancestors, ancestry, cdv, civil war, conservation, date photos, documentation, genealogy, heirloom, paper mending, photography
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Texas Jack Photo Restoration
Texas Jack photo restored by bookbinder, Max Marbles. Continue reading
Posted in 19th century, cleaning, closeup, conservation, date photos, odd stuff, photography
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Willamette Valley Genealogical Society
July 9th, 2011 at the Oregon State Library, Max Marbles presents, “Dating an Old Photo”. Continue reading
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Bookbinder’s Dressing Leather Care Video
How to guide and tips on leather care for objects of leather. Continue reading
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