Shagreen

>I am a student of the art conservation program at Queen's
>University. I am writing to request sources of shagreen for the
>microscope box that I am treating. The box has a shagreen covering,
>which was dyed green, and much of it has been lost.

Shagreen was and probably still is for sale in France by

    J.George, S.A.
    (veneers):
    j.george<-a t->libertysurf< . >fr
    <URL:http://www.george-veneers.com>

Hugh Glover
Conservator of Furniture and Frames
Williamstown, Massachusetts


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