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Conservation of the Canvas of Charles Willson Peale's (1741-1827), William Paca (1740-1799)

Conservation of the canvas was done under the direction of Joyce Hill Stoner at Winterthur's conservation program.

Before Treatment
Before Treatment
Before Treatment
During treatment - Application of a water-based alkaline paint stripper
During treatment - Face of Diana coverd with paint stripper and paper towels
During treatment - Removal of plactic sheeting and paper towels
After treatment
After Treatment

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