I know, I know, you ask, "Where have they been and how are they still alive when you are so OLD?"
Let me explain.
The Rev . . . William York Winegardner, the father of my grandpa Earl, and Leah Jane's grandpa, for those who knew her. When I was a junior in college, Mom and Dad moved from Ottawa Street to 19th and Wright Street. Sometime after that move this picture showed up on our wall. Found out it was the Rev, Mom's grandfather who was a minister. Scary looking, a little, but, then again, aren't most people's pictures from the 1800's sort of scary. Must be something to do with the process of sitting still for the flash.
This is the original, with the new matt, in the original frame. |
Original in matt. |
Rev William York Winegardner, restored. |
This is how I found the Family Record of my Grandpa Kreider's family. |
Tom told me there might be a problem piecing together the Kreider Family Record since parts were missing. I told him to just do thee best they could and I would be happy. As you can tell by this picture, I am MORE THAN HAPPY . . . look at the final result . . . PERFECT!
I also had them frame a sampler for my nephew and his new bride . . . will show it when I get the go ahead from them. It, too, is perfect . . . exactly what I wanted it to look like.
If you have been thinking about getting any pictures restored, I would highly suggest that you get hold of Tom at Pear Tree Gallery . . . he has the connections to get you set up with a wonderful heirloom!
And, Teri, if you are reading this, the check IS in the mail :0}
Wow--that's some incredible restoration work!! What a wonderful thing to have these items!
ReplyDeleteGrandpa looks great! And so does the family record.
ReplyDeleteGlad you found someone you can trust.