Above: Governor's Office after restoration.
Above: Many materials and methods were tested to determine what would safely removed the existing darkened finish without damaging the wood.
Above: Before restoration.
Above: Removing the darkened, and in some places blackened, finish.
Above: Section of wainscoting after restoration. The window frames were painted faux oak to match the adjacent restored real oak.
Above: One of the many damaged sections of original, hand-carved ornament with missing pieces, before restoration.
Above: J&G artisan in the process of hand-carving a new piece of the decorative ornament to replace a section that was missing.
Above: Installing the portrait of Benjamin Franklin (PA Governor from 1785 -1788).
Above: The Governor's Office mantel contains one of the historic clocks designed by the Capitol architect, Joseph Huston. Each mantel clock is unique to each room.
Above: Governor's Office wood wainscoting after restoration, and Governors' portraits after re-installation.
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