Custom Framing

Far from Common: The Commonplace Book of Louis de Marillac

Far from Common: The Commonplace Book of Louis de Marillac

Each commonplace book is unique. They are collections of notes, proverbs, ideas, adages, poems, prayers, recipes, and facts. Commonplace books were created to document knowledge from other sources that were important or useful to the reader. The Commonplace Book of Louis de Marillac is part of the Vincentian Studies Collection of DePaul Univerisity, Chicago. Louis de Marillac (1556-1604) was a member of the French aristocracy and the legal guardian of St. Louise de Marillac, who cofounded the Daughters of Charity with St. Vincent DePaul.

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What Does it Mean? Defining Conservation Terms

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What Does it Mean? Defining Conservation Terms

Have you ever read one of our articles, and wondered, “what does that mean?” In the second installment of this series, we’ll be highlighting different conservation terms to support education. Happy learning!

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The Care of Custom Framing: Showcasing the Relics from Loyola University Chicago

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The Care of Custom Framing: Showcasing the Relics from Loyola University Chicago

Conservation is often only half of the treatment plan for many items at The Center. After conservation is complete, our Custom Framing and Fabrication Department is continually called upon to design and construct one-of-a-kind display options for unusual objects.

Five Relics from Loyola University Chicago

Five Relics from Loyola University Chicago

“Madonna della Strada Chapel at Loyola University Chicago received the donation of five relics from the Kerwin daughters whose parents Mary and Charles C. Kerwin have a long association with Loyola University and the Archdiocese of Chicago. The relics are from Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Saint Clare of Assisi, and a piece of the True Cross of Christ. These items are special connections for the faithful of our community and serves as reminders of heroic people for whom we can model our lives on. The Kerwin daughters were extremely generous in that their donation included the conservation of the relics so that they can be viewed and prayed with by our community.”

Preparing for Display: Conserving Treasures for the Snite Museum at the University of Notre Dame

Preparing for Display: Conserving Treasures for the Snite Museum at the University of Notre Dame

In late-2023, construction is scheduled to be completed on the University of Notre Dame's new art museum. The new Raclin Murphy Museum of Art will increase the University's capacity to display its art collection and accept programs that the current facility, the Snite Museum of Art, cannot because of size restrictions. In preparation for the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art opening, select paintings are undergoing treatment by The Conservation Center staff in preparation for display in their new home.

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Truisms

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Truisms

A friend and long-time supporter of The Center recently brought in a piece to update its display. The artwork, which is composed of many individual artworks— plaques with various texts by Jenny Holzer— was to be rearranged and given new framing materials. The result is a work that is more cohesive and visually pleasing.

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Conservation-Grade Framing and Display: A Word from the Pros

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Conservation-Grade Framing and Display: A Word from the Pros

Framing and displaying an artwork properly can help draw attention to a work, enhance its visual appeal, and keep it safe. Poorly framing or displaying a work of art, on the other hand, can lead to discoloration, fading, acid burn, and other severe and unnecessary damage.

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