Author Archives: Zoe Finlay

Third Newsletter – Now Available

My third newsletter is now available from this website. I hope you enjoy my articles on the interesting history of silhouettes and on foxing, a common phenomenon many will be familiar with yet may understand little about. Also included are … Continue reading

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Antiques Road show Episode- Unseen Nelson Print

I wonder if any of you saw the recent Antiques Road show Episode which featured an etching of Admiral Lord Nelson by Henry Edridge (1768-1821). The etching had apparently hung unseen in a school common room for many years and … Continue reading

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Transparent Paper Object

I’ve recently had a 19th century drawing on tracing paper come into the studio which is always a treat for me to see.  Some conservators would probably hold their head in their hands at that comment as transparent papers (or … Continue reading

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Talk on Paper Conservation

I was invited to give a talk on Thursday 15th March to a large group of bookbinders at the Whitley Bay North East Adult Education class run by David King. It was a great morning and they all made me … Continue reading

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Cotton and Linen

It’s that time of year again when my thoughts turn to which flowers and vegetables I’m going to grow in our garden this year? Browsing the seeds in a shop the other day I found the Flax plant (Linum grandiflorum … Continue reading

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Paper Conservation Presentation

I gave a talk on paper conservation to the Spital Tongues History Society, Newcastle, on Monday night. It seemed to go down well and judging by some of the nodding heads, I hit the mark with some not only interesting … Continue reading

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Biscuit Tin Open Day – Sunday March 11th

I’m afraid I’ve done it again! In a repeat of November, I’m afraid I won’t be able to make it to the next open day after all at the Biscuit Tin Studios. However, it is the first of three planned … Continue reading

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Miniature Charlotte Brontë Manuscript – sold for £690,000+

The Guardian and various other papers reported in December that a miniature Charlotte Brontë manuscript was sold to the Musée des Lettres et Manuscrits, Paris, for upwards of £690,000. The manuscript, which is so small it fits in the palm … Continue reading

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Latest Newsletter Now Available

I’m pleased to say my latest newsletter for January 2012 is now available on this website. Thanks to everyone who has passed me their enthusiastic comments about it. It seems to have captured quite a few people’s interest! I hope … Continue reading

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Next Open Day – Biscuit Tin Studios

The first of three open days for 2012 is now scheduled for Sunday 11th March, 10am to 5pm. I plan to be there to answer any questions you may have about conservation or objects you are worried about. I won’t … Continue reading

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