| EXPERTISE |
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| CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF BOOKS AND PAPER |
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• Knowledge and understanding of historical binding structures
• Covering, repairing, sewing, and endband construction
• Dry cleaning, repair, and lining of paper
• Flattening and humidifying of paper and vellum
• Aqueous and non-aqueous treatments
• Tape/adhesive removal, stain reduction, surface cleaning
• Designing custom archival clamshell boxes, portfolios, and slipcases
• Working knowledge of EOS Utility and Lightroom for documentation |
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| ANALYSIS |
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• Evaluation of treatment options through visual observation and binocular microscope
• Written and photo documentation, entering treatment reports in TMS
• Knowledge and adherence to ethics of conservation practices |
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| SUPERVISION |
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• Supervised printmaking studio
• Teaching and training of interns
• Strong organizational skills for projects with tight deadlines |
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| WORK HISTORY |
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| FREELANCE |
New York, NY |
| Book Conservation and Bookbinding |
December 2005 - Present |
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METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, WATSON LIBRARY |
New York, NY |
Book Conservator for NY State grant-funded project
Collection of Textile Pattern Books 16th – 20th c.
Collection of British and French Topography Books 17th-19th c.
Collection of American Illustrated Artists Books 1800-2008
Collection of Americana Books 1700-1900
Collection of French Illustrated Books 1850-1900
Collection of French Illustrated Books 1800-1850 |
October 2012 – June 2013
January 2012 - June 2012
April 2011 – August 2011
April 2010 - Present
September 2008 - May 2009
September 2007 - June 2008
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| URSULA MITRA - CONSERVATOR AND BOOKBINDER |
New York, NY |
| Bookbinder Assistant |
November 1999 - August 2000 |
Books from MOMA collection
Paper repair, cleaning, and leather rebacking |
June 2009 - Present
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| WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART |
New York, NY |
Art Handling Project for Collection of Edward Hopper Drawings and Prints
Matting and rehousing of drawings and prints |
Summer 2008
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Ithaca, NY |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY |
September 2006 - September 2007 |
Olin Library
Book Conservator for Native American Collection |
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| SHEPHERDS BOOKBINDERS |
London, England |
Book Conservator
14th–20th century book and paper repair
Islamic book construction, Preparation of exhibitions |
August 2001 – November 2005
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| SEMINARIO CARDINALE BARBARIGO |
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Seminary Library Assistant
Cleaned 14th-15th century vellum bound books |
July 2001
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| BROOKLYN MUSEUM OF ART |
Brooklyn, NY |
| Preservation Assistant |
March 2000 - August 2000 |
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| METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, WATSON LIBRARY |
New York, NY |
| Book Conservation Apprentice/Volunteer |
September 1999 - August 2000 |
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| CAMPBELL-LOGAN BINDERY |
Minneapolis, MN |
Edition Bookbinder
Small edition case bindings, slipcases, clamshells |
August 1996 - February 1999
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| F. SCHUMACHER & CO. TEXTILE ARCHIVES |
New York, NY |
Freelance Designer
Boxes covered in F. Schumacher fabric |
September 1995 - August 2000
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| EDUCATION |
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| CAMBERWELL COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN |
London, England |
Master of Arts, Paper Conservation
• Concentration in Book Conservation |
June 2002
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| PRATT INSTITUTE |
Brooklyn, NY |
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Printmaking
• Concentration in Lithography, Intaglio, and Book Arts
• Dean’s List - six consecutive semesters |
October 1995
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| COURSES |
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| SOCIETY OF BOOKBINDERS |
Reading, England |
| • Education and Training Conference |
July 2003 |
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| SOCIETY OF BOOKBINDERS |
Birmingham, England |
| • Education and Training Conference |
June 2002 |
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| VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM |
London, England |
Conservation Section
• Japanese Techniques in Paper Conservation
• Oversize Poster Lining and Proper use of Karibari Board |
December 2001
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| LONDON COLLEGE OF PRINTING |
London, England |
| • Library Archival Conservation Techniques |
Spring 2001 |
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| TEACHING EXPERIENCE |
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| STRAND RARE BOOK ROOM |
New York, NY |
| • Lecture on the Care and Handling of Books
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June 2, 2011 |
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| THE CENTER FOR BOOK ARTS |
New York, NY |
• Five day course on the reback of a leather bound book
• Two day course on the reback of a cloth bound book
• Ten week course on Book Restoration |
April 2007
March 2008, May 2009
July 8 – September 9, 2010 |
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| YALE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY |
New Haven, CT |
| • Three day course on the reback of a leather bound book |
October 2007 |
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| SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS |
New York, NY |
| • Guest Demo of a Clamshell Box |
August 2009 |
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| SHEPHERDS BOOKBINDERS |
London, England |
• Assisting of various bookbinding classes
• One day course on the reback of a cloth bound book |
June 2004
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| AFFILIATIONS |
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• Guild of Bookworkers New York
• The Center for Book Arts New York
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