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Campaign Poster, William McKinley, 1895-1900, Kraft-backed over tape
After Restoration
Progress of Restoration
Demounted/Remounted
Before

Procedures

Poster was demounted from Kraft backing, tape on verso was removed, and then poster was washed with Orvus and water. Poster was then mounted to canvas and masa with water soluble adhesive. Missing paper was added and restoration was performed using airbrush, watercolor, and colored pencil. Printing company logo was silk screened in bottom left corner.