Failed! Intensive Care Needed - The Young Master

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[@franzrogar]

With 99% probably, it says: COWEN & WARINGS / Newly Invented / CAOUTCHOUC / INDIA RUBBER CANVAS as per the "British canvas, stretcher and panel suppliers’ marks. Part 2, A to D", page 12, in PDF, published by the National Portrait Gallery. EDIT: "caoutchouc" is "rubber". In Spanish, the word is "caucho" (which bares more similarities with the original Quechua "kawchu" word)

[@cs3742]

I'm impressed! 😊

[@franzrogar]

@@shadowbrook according to the National Portrait Gallery (and the picture of it that is included), it IS "Warings", with ending "s".

[@franzrogar]

@@shadowbrook well, but that is not was was PRINTED, which is what I QUOTED. If it indeed was "Waring" in singular with a 'S, then it'd be great if you could submit a correction to the National Portrait Gallery so they amend it. As per the photo, there was NO apostrophe in the text, as I quoted and as was printed.

[@franraw8779]

The blue stripes remind me of ‘ticking’ that was a heavier fabric used for covering mattresses

[@jenniferlee4893]

And towels. You can actually buy it by the yard.

[@amyhirschel5336]

I was impressed by how fearlessly you removed the additional linen backing. I guess you just take a deep breath and go! (slowly and carefully, of course!)

[@kirstenfomsgaard7996]

The linnen with the stripes reminds me of the bags used to store sugar or flour many many many years ago. Love your videos 🌷

[@dsr8223]

Yes! Peoole would make clothing out of "flour sacks" if that's all they could afford.

[@josepherhardt164]

@@dsr8223 Yes! I think during the Depression the flour companies even sold (or gave away?) clothing patterns made of paper.

[@grannieannie1371]

So that lining reminds me very much of old hospital sheets. Two of my sisters were nurses so I've seen quite a few over the years.

[@Artie1460]

@@grannieannie1371 I was a nurse in the late sixties, they were being phased out, took a long time to wear out. I believe a heavier version formed mortuary shrouds.

[@atelierthhun1165]

Hi, the same blue stripe used to be woven into the edge of old pillow and mattress tickings. As far as I remember it warned one not to wash them. Before the downproof striped fabric was introduced it was a lighter weight plain stuff. ( I helped my Grandmother turn an old goose feather mattress into pillows when very small.) I am looking forward to how this little chap progresses..Keep up the good work.

[@KaloCheyna]

the reason why you wouldn't want to wash ticking: it's a very tight weave fabric, and is usually starched or otherwise stiffened to minimise holes and prevent feathers/stuffings from working their way between the fibres. If it's not a ticking, stripes on one end of a sheet can help orient them properly, especially if they're mostly-square but not quite.

[@sherry-lynnzwaan1432]

Absolutely ticking! Good catch from all of us who recognized it. It was probably one of the strongest light fabric available.

[@ElizabethBarber-tu9ey]

Always excited when you post a new video!

[@darlene2662]

Another project and story! Or at least start of one! Looking forward to more. 😊👋🏼🇨🇦

[@warmweeniesdoxiesweaters2884]

Old lineing may be cotton ticking used for making pillows or mattresses or possibly flour sacks.

[@phranerphamily]

Yikes! That poor boy! I'm so happy they sent him to you. Can't wait to see the finished results. And can't wait for the vlog!

[@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration]

Coming soon!

[@jonpotter5536]

There's an article you may find interesting by Pascal Labreuche in the march 2011 edition of "Studies in Conservation". Article titled " India Rubber Painting Grounds in Britain & France in the 19th century". You can request a full copy from the author.

[@Ragnar8504]

Good find! I'm sure the stamp says "India Rubber". Anyone who's ever had the electrics redone in a properly old house might have heard the term "VIR" or Vulcanised India Rubber, which was used for wire insulation before PVC became a thing. Horribly brittle stuff after well over half a century.

[@timothyshortnacy7550]

What a job to tackle! Looking forward to seeing what this looks like when you are done.

[@patriciacooney5705]

Wow, looks like an epic restoration series to come. And sure don't we love every step. Wish i could help with the scraping. 😂😂😂 Tedious little jobs like this can be so satisfying to complete. Looking forward to next week

[@stephanieparker1250]

I like your waffling. 🤗

[@whitetiger1518]

Wow. What an incredible task you are taking on. Many thanks for sharing the journey, it is fascinating. I'm looking forward to all you manage to research about this, as well as the physical restoration. Many thanks. Fiona

[@ponysong2006]

Oh My! I can see why it took a year to get to this. Another epic series begins!

[@sariahmarier42]

Always nice to see you. Thanks for another adventure in restoration.

[@rossomachin]

Another interesting project, thanks!

[@jugheadjones5458]

When I saw the stripes i thought the same as you. The artist did a phenomenal job on faces. Anxious to see the rest of the restoration with you turning a sow’s ear (condition-wise) into a silk purse. Is there any interesting history of the building your studio is in? It would be interesting to hear about if you haven’t already done so in another video. Enjoyed this one!

[@matthewcondon1985]

Thanks for another video!!!

[@nealleffler4267]

I know that Potato Sacks used to have printed lines on them like that, in the US at least

[@mamabear162]

Your little vacuum tool looks like the vacuum attachement they sell for cleaning out sewing machines. They have a lot of different attachements that might be handy.

[@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration]

Thanks for the info! i will check this out

[@stephanieparker1250]

The blue ticking kinda reminds me of hospital nursery blankets for newborns. 🤔 Definitely seems like a bed sheet 🤭 What an interesting project!

[@josepherhardt164]

That's what it looks like to me. But why would a hospital use blankets with dye that's going to come out in the first wash? Hospital sheets/blankets have to be washed in fairly harsh detergent, I would think. Hmmm. ???

[@stephanieparker1250]

@@josepherhardt164 I’m not sure of the history of why newborn swaddling blankets have those stripes but I know they tend to go home with the newborn. All three of my babies came home with theirs.

[@stephanieparker1250]

@@josepherhardt164 I think the edging used on the painting is probably a standard home bedsheet they repurposed.

[@josepherhardt164]

@@stephanieparker1250 Thanks for your thoughts! :)

[@unavoidablycanadian397]

What a great video. Super close-up tool, washi kozo, and the scrapping. I'm hooked. ❤

[@marylouise2169]

Another interesting video, and very relaxing to watch. Thank you ❤

[@jwbullfrog9583]

I saw the blue stripes and my first thought was 'Tea Towel'.

[@jackierobinson-kiddy7984]

Those beautiful eyes! Thank goodness they weren’t overpainted

[@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration]

my thoughts exactly

[@sylhayes8152]

Good explanations

[@stephanieparker1250]

Oiy, save some of those nails for the wood flooring of your studio. They are trying to pop right off!!😫😉

[@XMarkxyz]

The lining reminds me of a towel, something you'll see in a hospital of the time or a barber or the thing used to wrap babies

[@Elong.]

Same

[@nickimontie]

The sounds of the liner cracking seems to reveal how fragile the painting is. This will be another magnum opus, like The Regency Gent!

[@SorrensSorrow]

Those blue lines are on a lot of old thin flannel blankets. I remember they were in hospitals.

[@PINTandDALE]

Wow! I salute you for taking on such a challenging project! It looks as if someone 'cleaned' this painting with a scrub brush or steel wool! Also fascinating to see this custom of dressing young sons in such feminine outfits. I look forward to the rest of this series!

[@Elwingish]

They were not intended as feminine outfits. Girls wore different outfits and hairstyles; both wore skirts, because it was convenient for reasons of potty training and hygiene, and at a certain point (the age varied a lot) boys were "breeched". More on that here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breeching_(boys)

[@PINTandDALE]

@@Elwingish Thank you! Very interesting.

[@Ragnar8504]

@@Elwingish Exactly, I'd say it's fascinating how the notions of feminine and masculine have changed over the centuries instead!

[@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration]

Thank you! Cheers! yes the more I look at it the more challenging it seems!!

[@TheYoyospring]

Looks like a canvas sack that was used to line the painting

[@borisbeaver]

Getting serious "flour sack" vibes from the blue stripes. In late 19th/early 20th century America, rural folks would make dresses and other clothes out of them.

[@josepherhardt164]

Indeed. During the Depression, I think you either buy or send off for clothing patterns from the flour companies. (Going by an OLD memory of an OLD article that I read about this.)

[@elizabethschappert772]

I agree. Especially since it looks like there was some lettering stamped on it as well.

[@kh7794]

What a horrific mess!

[@suejones1375]

blue stripe reminds me of Mother Theresa's habit

[@billseymour-jones3224]

Is this the right forum to discuss Mother Theresa's habits? (Sorry!)

[@ferocient]

@@billseymour-jones3224 LOL!

[@jomercer21113]

I wonder if the family was horrified by the mutilation and hid it away, like The Regency Gent.

[@josepherhardt164]

Baumgartner just recently had to fight a very damaged face where the issue was, when does he go from "touching up" (editing) into "painting" (creating new material)? I fear that when it comes to the touching up, you'll be having similar issues. MAYBE there will be stray dots of original color on the cheeks still around from which you'll be able to interpolate what the face looked like originally. I hope so! In any case, this will be fascinating.

[@BadJawa]

The three lines reminds me of a flour sack

[@jaydee5022]

Oh dear, oh dear! Poor boy. At least he's safe now. Jarret Fr as in Fracis? Rather than Jnr. Actually I can't find Francis or Frederick or Frank. Any other ideas?

[@Faesharlyn]

They scrubbed his poor little face off... good work helping him look his best!

[@cindyknudson2715]

A flour sack? Old hospital sheet?

[@ericalbany]

Could it say "Indiarubber Canvas"? Perhaps it was primed with an early rubber solution?

[@jaileenpanger113]

My God, man I love, love, love your videos and descriptives and explanations! That said, I can barely hear you over that ridiculous flooring of yours please GET IT fixed!!!

[@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration]

Sorry! 200 year old mill and all the boards are all the same - I will have a look and see if anything can be done!

[@arthurmoore5068]

The floor really isn't that bad. I can hear you perfectly well, and the creaking sound adds character to the place you're working in. I wouldn't worry about it.

[@ratanashifu]

Tells you how poor these painters/restorers were. They had to employ gunny sack of mattress tick for a lining. But in our days we have had the same sort of problem with modern paintings that, in the case of a few Dutch painters, were painted on jute sacks or wood that is not sufficiently weathered etc. At least this has been documented so future restorers don't need to guess.

[@walkertongdee]

Tip put your camera on manual focus and set it to an average depth of field.

[@olejoergenmalm16]

Williamson again?

[@tinyvanuffelen7918]

Why don’t u use a scalpel ?

[@Artie1460]

Hospital bed linen early 20th century.

[@Elong.]

Could be Garrett?

[@Joodster]

Is there ever a time where you just tell the client the painting is too far gone?

[@MJCronkhite-ik3qy]

Flour sack?

[@christineingram55]

Well whoever did the backing used what they could grab!looks like a sheet or old tablecloth.Not a professional for sure.This one is going to be a real challenge for you.Cant await until it’s finished.I know it will definitely look so much better than it is now🥰

[@Taliesin6]

Animal glue? Gorilla is an animal right ? 😅

[@gillmaharjan9667]

I think it says India Rubber

[@ParadiseBlue1866]

That overpainting looks like he’s been into his mum’s makeup. It’s almost criminal when well meaning ‘amateur’ artists think they can do what art restorers spend years to learn. As I always say - leave it to the experts.😊

[@mikededmon]

I always enjoy watching these, but the location where you record your voice overs has so much background noise. With headphones on, it reminds me of the old KZbin videos that were positional sound demonstrations (like the "Virtual Barber Shop"). There has been more than one occasion that I turn around, thinking someone has come into the room or made a sound only to realize it's from the video. It can be unsettling when you are the only person in the house. 😆

[@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration]

Noted! it is hard when people are walking around in the mill, esoecially with my floorboards Im trying to cut this out as much as possible

[@ChrisCampbell-c6s]

This painting is screaming out for Juliens hot table!

[@marchellabrahams]

I'm really, really sorry, but after Baumgartner, I can't watch anybody else. I'm so sorry.

[@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration]

No problem thank you for your feedback

[@Smurphy415]

I thought I’d found gold when I saw we had another restoration channel, but then all the mouth noises started coming into play right away, and I just cannot do it. I have an issue with swallowing and mouth breathing. It drives me up a wall and it’s like nails on a chalkboard. Oh my God, I don’t know what type of recording system Julian has set up, but it is aces, and the way that he speaks softly does his background music you might as well be watching a spa video it’s so relaxing, but this guys background is the echo all the mouth breathing and swallowing it, just ruins the watching ability for me. it’s sad because I really wanted a secondary channel to watch but I just can’t. 😢😢😢

[@Bloomfield_Art_Restoration]

Hi there, thank you for your feedback, I have rectified this now with my latest video, I wasn't aware that this was an issue for so many viewers. I have edited out any lip smacking and swallowing and learnt how to use a gate in my editing software, if you fancy giving me another go please check out my latest video "Restoring a lost Masterpiece Part 2" kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHi8m6KfhbqMr9U