Last year, you joined us in Suffield to celebrate the start of conservation work on the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden’s 18th-century wallpaper. This Sunday (11/2), we invite you to return to celebrate the conclusion of this wonderful project with special guest speakers who will address the unique nature of the papers and the importance of the conservation work. Following the presentations, there will be a champagne toast to the project and the future of Phelps-Hatheway’s exquisite collection – featuring delicious macarons. As daylight wanes, explore the museum to hear from Studio TKM conservators and museum staff who will be answering questions about the history of the house and the wallpaper project.
Old York Historical Society’s Research Center Director, Peggy Wishart, will introduce guests to the fascinating history of wallpaper. Steve Larson, co-founder of Adelphi Paper Hangings, will speak on the company’s esteemed production of historically accurate, block-printed reproductions of 18th– and 19th century papers. Presentations will end with Deborah LaCamera, Partner and Senior Conservator at Studio TKM Associates, who will provide updates on the Phelps-Hatheway House & Garden project, the team’s findings, and the conservation process.
Support for this program comes from the Suffield Greater Together Community Fund. Proceeds support wallpaper conservation. See full presenter bios here.
