Stan Hywet Hall and Garden Magazine - Spring/Summer 2008 - (Page 17)

The Manor House Celebrates Two Years of Success Curatorial Restoration Fund T he Manor House Curatorial Restoration Fund was created in 2005 in response to the large and ongoing need for ready funds with which to address historic care issues in a timely manner. Through the initial generosity of Robert and Janine Obee, the fund now celebrates two years of proven success and recognizes the support of those who believe in the importance of preservation and conservation. The fund was established to receive gifts of support for the sole purpose of addressing restoration, conservation and preservation initiatives related to the interior of the Manor House. Because historic restoration projects often seem too broad in scope and cost for an individual donor to undertake, the fund is a vehicle through which even the smallest gift can make a significant difference to restoration efforts. The Manor House Curatorial Restoration Fund has exceeded $15,000 in contributions. More www.stanhywet.org importantly, however, is how these funds have been used to assist Stan Hywet in meeting its preservation and conservation goals. Examples of critical and important projects in the Manor House include the restoration of the female domestic living quarters, restoration of the changing rooms, velvet roping and brass fittings for increased museum security, cleaning of historic rugs including those in Virginia’s Bedroom, replacement of glass curtains in the Solarium and Music Room, purchase of necessary carpet and upholstery cleaning equipment, storage upgrades for textiles and accessories, and more. The future success of the Manor House Curatorial Restoration Fund depends on the generosity of others. We welcome contributions in a variety of forms: cash, checks, appreciated stocks, credit card transactions, in-kind donations, or planned gifts. For more information, visit www.stanhywet.org or contact the Development Department at 330/836-5533. Everyone and everything makes a difference • The Manor House has many rooms that require continued restoration and care. The Music Room and Billiard Room have various elements that are in need of special attention. By making a donation to the Manor House Curatorial Restoration Fund, your money will go conserving and restoring items such as: The billiard table: The estimated cost to refurbish is $38,000 The Music Room chairs: The estimated cost to refurbish is $50,000 The Great Hall Pagoda Lamp: The estimated cost to refurbish one lampshade is $3,945 Library Lamps: The estimated cost to refurbish two lamps is $3,055 Every little bit helps. You can make a difference today by donating to this fund. 17 http://www.stanhywet.org http://www.stanhywet.org

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