The man who could give you the best advice is Ron Vineyard, the master wheelwright at Colonial Williamsburg.
He would know if there is anyone out west who could help you. I do not think he has e-mail, but his phone
number at CW is 757-229-1000, ext. 2639.
Nancy Sorrells

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From: Jerrie Clarke <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Friday, December 03, 1999 6:14 PM
Subject: Conservation Advise Requested


>I requested a list of conservators from AIC, but thought perhaps someone on
>the List may have had similar work done and will have a recommendation.
>
>I have two wagons used a passenger coaches on the 350-mile trail between
>Fairbanks and Valdez in the early 1900s.  Both wagons have been outside for
>decades and have some rotten wood and missing pieces.  They will likely be
>exhibited outside again, however I was able to find indoor storage for the
>winter.  I'm looking for advice on their preservation.  My inclination is to
>stabilize one and restore the other so we have one with historical integrity
>and one that looks as it did when in use.  We are in Alaska, so I'm looking
>for a conservator in the Western U.S.  Any suggestions?
>
>Thank you,
>Jerrie
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