Portfolio
Please check out a sample of Nickole's conservation portfolio.Â
Please check out a sample of Nickole's conservation portfolio.Â
Before: silk covered cardboard tea service box with mold due to wet storage conditions.
After: mold was removed a combination of conservation vacuuming and wet cleaning.
Before: 1950s beaded event jacket with loose beadwork and missing beads and sequins.
After: beadwork was stabilized and missing beads and sequins were reattached. Jacket was packed and stored with conservation safe materials to ensure proper support and longevity.
Before: feather caked with mud that will lead to long-term deterioration and poor aesthetics.
After: feather was meticulously cleaned with dry methods only to ensure the longevity of the piece.
Before: 1950s handkerchief yellowing from poor storage conditions, loose lace along the right and left edges, and a hole near the embroidery.
After: the object was wet cleaned to improve aesthetics while keeping the integrity of the object, the lace was stabilized, and an overlay was used to address the hole.
Before: stuffed animal with mouse damage to its hand revealing the stuffing with much of the fabric was chewed through.
After: the affected area was repaired using the scraps of fabric that were chewed through ensuring the stuffed animal is stabilized for future enjoyment.