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Evolution of the Mansion Video | Montpelier Curatorial Blog

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Updates from James Madison's Montpelier. Evolution of the Mansion Video. Evolution of the Mansion Video. A series of photographs showing the deconstruction of the circa 1901 duPont additions to reveal the circa 1812 appearance of Montpelier. Evolution of the Mansion Video. April 29, 2008 at 8:57 pm. Thanks for the video and thanks for the tremendous commitment to excellence in the entire restoration process. I trust the public will be well served for decades to come. April 30, 2008 at 5:00 pm. I’ll...

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Moroccan Renovations: Moroccan Plaster - an introduction

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THE TOP RENOVATION TEAM IN FEZ. Moroccan Plaster - an introduction. Abbelkader demonstrates various colour examples. Is a Moroccan render technique in which a special lime render is applied and compressed (polished) with stones. The surface is then polished many times with natural olive oil soap ( sabon beldi. Which results in a compact shiny surface. This technique is not only used for exterior and interior walls but also for floors, bathtubs, showers, and table surfaces. A Riad Zany salon - before.

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Research in Progress: Paul Jennings marries Fanny Gordon | Montpelier Curatorial Blog

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Updates from James Madison's Montpelier. Evolution of the Mansion Video. Research in Progress: Paul Jennings marries Fanny Gordon. In June, we briefly mentioned Paul Jennings. After his marriage, Charles P. Howard, a Quaker from Philadelphia, found himself not only living in the south and husband to a Virginian but the owner of ten slaves. As the years went by, that number grew as children were born, and the Howards and their enslaved families settled on an 890-acre estate known as Howard Place, ...They ...

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New York Times features article on Madison slave | Montpelier Curatorial Blog

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Updates from James Madison's Montpelier. Evolution of the Mansion Video. New York Times features article on Madison slave. Paul Jennings is on his way to becoming a household name thanks to Sunday’s. The New York Times. This entry was posted on Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 at 5:16 pm and is filed under General. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Feed You can leave a response. From your own site. Laquo; Previous Post. Next Post ». Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Red Wash Color Mat...

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We’ve Moved! | Montpelier Curatorial Blog

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Updates from James Madison's Montpelier. Evolution of the Mansion Video. The Montpelier Curatorial and Restoration Blog has combined with the other Montpelier blogs into one fantastic source! Come read all of the blogs – on archaeology, forestry, gardens, slavery, restoration and more – at the new site. If you only want to see what Curatorial is up to, you can visit our section of the new blog. Please bookmark the Montpelier blog as a favorite or use a rss reader. Feed You can leave a response. Paint Col...

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Update June 18, 2009 | Montpelier Curatorial Blog

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Updates from James Madison's Montpelier. Evolution of the Mansion Video. Update June 18, 2009. Read about us in the Times! The New York Times, that is. Last Friday’s paper featured a column in the Art and Design section about historic sites interpreting slaves and servants in addition to the homeowners. A Colored Man’s Reminiscences of James Madison. Our own Beth Taylor is currently conducting extensive research into the life of Paul Jennings; you can buy a copy of. A Colored Man’s Reminiscences. Another...

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Update July 2, 2009 | Montpelier Curatorial Blog

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Updates from James Madison's Montpelier. Evolution of the Mansion Video. Update July 2, 2009. In an earlier post, we explained the concept of provenance. And how we use it here at Montpelier. Tracking down an object’s provenance often requires documentary research. In this post, we would like to expand on a type of research we touched on in our last post documentary research with court records, and how it is helping us better understand the Madisons and their lives at Montpelier. The Fourth of July.

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Provenance | Montpelier Curatorial Blog

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Updates from James Madison's Montpelier. Evolution of the Mansion Video. After our last update, we were asked: what is “curatorial research” and how do Montpelier’s researchers go about figuring out whether an object belonged to the Madisons or not. Curatorial research can be very involved, but let’s start with “provenance” and continue from there over the next few posts. So what exactly is provenance? So where do we find provenance information? Portrait of James Madison by Gilbert Stuart:. This entry wa...

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A Date with White House History | Montpelier Curatorial Blog

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Updates from James Madison's Montpelier. Evolution of the Mansion Video. A Date with White House History. This story already generated a buzz with the. So, on Monday, 27 of Jennings’ family members passed through the White House front gates, a camera crew in tow, to honor their ancestor’s heroic contribution to saving a national treasure. Allman led the family to the East Room to see the famed Washington portrait. They also visited the Green, Blue, and Red Rooms, and State Dining Room. CBS Evening News,.

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Investigations in the Drawing Room | Montpelier Curatorial Blog

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Updates from James Madison's Montpelier. Evolution of the Mansion Video. Investigations in the Drawing Room. In the Drawing Room. Last week, Susan Buck, Architectural Finishes Conservator, visited Montpelier to continue work on two ongoing projects in the drawing room (M108): the search for curtain hanging evidence and the hunt for clues about the original wallpaper. Small wooden markers show the depth and angle of nail holes, which might have been used to secure drapery hardware. But was the paper monoc...