Historically, canvas rugs, also known as floorcloths, first came to fashion in 18th century England with the wealthy set; intended to mimic expensive floor treatments like parquet flooring, tile, and marble, …
Preservation Artisans Guild Member Feature: Bruce Rosenbaum | ModVic
Bruce Rosenbaum is about as Steampunk as you can get. Dubbed the Steampunk Guru by the Wall Street Journal and named Steampunk Evangelist by Wired Magazine, Mr. Rosenbaum’s dedication to his craft is evident in …
VIDEO: Gold Leaf Restoration Studio Tour
Special thanks to Bradley Streeper of Gold Leaf Restoration (one of our newest members) for opening his studio to fellow Preservation Artisan Guild members and guests for a private tour earlier this …
Preservation Artisans Guild Member Feature: Jeffrey Herman | Herman Silver Restoration
Silversmith Jeffrey Herman started his business, Herman Silver Restoration & Conservation in West Warwick, Rhode Island in 1984 and in the decades since, has garnered an international reputation for quality …
VIDEO: Tice Industries Tour and History
Very special thanks to Scott Tice of TICE Industries (one of our newest members) for opening his workshop to us for a private tour. PAG members and guests in attendance all agreed …
Mimi Near Mosaic Studio | Living with Mosaic: A Personal Reflection
Mimi Near Mosaic Studio: Living with Mosaic: A Personal Reflection We’re pleased to share this very special presentation for Preservation Artisans Guild by member Mimi Near. Preservation Artisans Guild members …
Preservation Artisans Guild Member Feature: Jack Bookwalter | Architectural Historian & Preservation Planner
We recently caught up with PAG’s resident Architectural Historian & Preservation Planner, Jack Bookwalter to learn more about his personal history and his lifelong fascination with old buildings. Jack graciously shared …
Preservation Artisans Guild Member Feature: Nancy Thorn | Gold Leaf Restoration
Nancy Thorn is a founding and current member of the Preservation Artisans Guild Board, as well as participating member of the Guild. Gilding since 1974, Nancy founded her company Gold …
Fashion on the Edge of Change: A Fashion Show for Historians and Period Enthusiasts
Have you ever wondered what happened between the Victorian Age and the Roaring 20s that so drastically changed the way women dressed – forever? That’s exactly what the Preservation Artisans …
Preservation Artisans Guild Member Feature: Bolling & Company
Bo Sullivan grew up in a 200-year-old house in a 300-year old-town that had been forgotten by time. The son of a preservationist/antique dealer and a scientist-turned-old-time-hardware-store-owner, Bo spent his teen-age years digging up …
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