Portfolio

Mary has framed innumerable pieces of artwork over these years, from small personal keepsakes to whole gallery shows. She continues to do her brother, Roger Irwin's photographic works, her husband, Bruce Ricahrdson's pastel artwork, as well as framing for photographer/printer Fletcher Manley & editor Steven Stinehour, both formerly of Stinehour Press. She still works with artist/owner Claire Van Vliet of Janus Press, & with book conservator Nancy Stinehour, but most often she can be found working with paper conservator M. J. Davis of Washi Paper Conservation doing framing & paper conservation & restoration work. Mary enjoys working with M.J., as there is always something new to learn, & always new interesting projects to take on in supplying her with additional services.

• Framing of original Picasso's to Federal Duck Stamp Prints, from Audubon prints to old maps, from children's drawing, to local artists, to nationally renowned artists, Mary has framed all types of artists mediums with an array of framing & matting techniques to suit the clients needs.

• Design & fabrication of a padded archival enclosure for a very rare vellum copy of the Gutenberg Bible.

• Framing for the Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium.

• Work on a huge piece for the President Calvin Coolidge Museum and Education Center in Plymouth Notch, VT.

• Framing & restoration for Weeks State Park Association.

• Restoring the Vermont State House photo archives in Montpelier, VT,

• Restoration & framing of rare old circus posters for the Shelburne Museum near Burlington VT.

• Assisting M.J.Davis with the "Curtains Without Borders" project, helping restore various historic theater curtains around the New England area.