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Curatorial & Research

Curatorial and research services are offered on a selective basis in support of exhibitions, collections, and creative projects that engage with historical context, domestic systems, and everyday technologies.

Inquiries are considered with an emphasis on scholarly rigor, interpretive clarity, and responsible stewardship.

Curatorial Consultation

Advisory support for individuals, institutions, and creative practitioners working with historical objects or collections. Consultation may include interpretive framing, narrative development, and guidance on object selection, grouping, or presentation.

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Collection Development & Assessment

Support for the development and refinement of private or institutional collections, with attention to historical coherence, material context, and long-term stewardship. This work may involve collection review, scope definition, and strategic guidance on future acquisitions or exclusions.

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Object Research & Historical Context

Focused research on individual objects or small groups of objects, including functional history, approximate dating, and cultural or domestic context. Research may support exhibitions, publications, or private study.

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Exhibition & Project Support

Selective support for exhibitions, educational initiatives, or creative projects requiring historical objects or material culture expertise. This may include narrative flow, object grouping, or contextual advising.

For inquiries, please use the contact form.

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