Monthly Archives: July 2014

A Simple Looking Glass Molding

Posted on July 30, 2014 by

The following write-up describes the making of a conventional looking glass molding that can be scaled up or down to suit the size of the frame. For better examination click on any of the images for an enlarged view. Generally … Continue reading →

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CONGRATULATIONS TO KAARE AND BILL

Posted on July 20, 2014 by

On July 8th at our Annual Trade Luncheon, Bill Pavlak and Kaare Loftheim received recognition for reaching individual milestones with Colonial Williamsburg. Bill Pavlak achieved Journeyman status. Kaare, the Anthony Hay Shop supervisor, congratulates Bill while Jay Gaynor looks on.  Bill’s “Initiation Hazing” will come later. … Continue reading →

Posted in Shop Happenings | 5 Comments

My, what big feet you have…

Posted on July 13, 2014 by

As I begin working on the 1707 Philadelphia Escritoire (the English also call this a scriptor, if you lack confidence in your French pronunciation), I am scrambling to find material of sufficient thickness.  The case parts on this are really heavy … Continue reading →

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Did somebody sign something in Philadelphia?

Posted on July 4, 2014 by

I have spent a good portion of this Independence Day thinking about something signed in Philadelphia in the eighteenth century.  No, it’s not what you think.  It’s Edward Evans, not John Hancock et al.  It’s 1707, not 1776. It is a … Continue reading →

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