Paul Garbarini writes:

 

The issue is a puncture wound in an1854 Celestial globe.  A

fragment of the surface is visible in the hole.  The paper

conservator we called in for a consult asked if we had a micro-

vac to pull it gently back in place  - or completely out, which

ever came first.  The photos are of Craig using what started with

a Zap glue micro tip, added to a turkey baster, duct taped to the

shop vac stepped adapter, finally attached to the Dirt Devil.  A

test proved we could pick up a post-it note.   Efforts to extract

the sunken part were not successful, not because of the suction

contraption, but the gesso ground was wedged like a rock

inside.

 

Nevertheless, it was fun.  And we're walking away from any

more attempts to work on that part of the globe.  It's only in for

a quick color adjustment on the stand before it heads to auction.

Paul Garbarini
Charleston, SC