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Rescue mission: Master artisan George Franciscy and his wife, Hanna, right, work, with former art teacher Krisztina Meuring on restoring a European still life painted around 1909
Rescue mission: Master artisan George Franciscy and his wife, Hanna, right, work, with former art teacher Krisztina Meuring on restoring a European still life painted around 1909

Rescue mission: Master artisan George Franciscy and his wife, Hanna, right, work, with former art teacher Krisztina Meuring on restoring a European still life painted around 1909

Date3/21/1991
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0127428F
Peerless: Edgar Hanson's Chinese lacquer work on furniture has been compared to the best of the Chinese and early European masters.
Peerless: Edgar Hanson's Chinese lacquer work on furniture has been compared to the best of the Chinese and early European masters.
4/3/1983
Just ducky: Woodcaver Glenn McMurdo is one of many artisans who'll be demonstrating and selling their work at a craft show at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa's Civic Centre starting tomorrow from noon to 6 p
Just ducky: Woodcaver Glenn McMurdo is one of many artisans who'll be demonstrating and selling their work at a craft show at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa's Civic Centre starting tomorrow from noon to 6 p
10/9/1992
Dippy task: Instructor Peter Clarke and student Jeff Kralka, 16, work on restoring a Disappearing Propellor Boat at West Humber Collegiate. Clarke found the boat disintegrating under a boat shed.
Dippy task: Instructor Peter Clarke and student Jeff Kralka, 16, work on restoring a Disappearing Propellor Boat at West Humber Collegiate. Clarke found the boat disintegrating under a boat shed.
1/10/1986
On board the Trillium is Mike Filey, a member of the Toronto Historical Board which asks Metro Council to approvev the feasibility study on restoring the ferry. A 1965 study estimated it would cost about $250,000. FIley estimates it would cost more than t
On board the Trillium is Mike Filey, a member of the Toronto Historical Board which asks Metro Council to approvev the feasibility study on restoring the ferry. A 1965 study estimated it would cost about $250,000. FIley estimates it would cost more than t
8/29/1973
Ron Fawcett has been hooked on cars longer than he can remember and he's worked painstakingly over the years restoring dozens of antique and classic models on the outskirts of Whitby.
Ron Fawcett has been hooked on cars longer than he can remember and he's worked painstakingly over the years restoring dozens of antique and classic models on the outskirts of Whitby.
1/2/1969
Old cars come out like new. Restoring antique cars is the hobby and the business of Ron Fawcett of Whitby leading on a 1956 Thunderbird under the Harvard trainer mounted on the roof. Fawcett has restored cars for museums in Ottawa. Oshawa and Niagara Fall
Old cars come out like new. Restoring antique cars is the hobby and the business of Ron Fawcett of Whitby leading on a 1956 Thunderbird under the Harvard trainer mounted on the roof. Fawcett has restored cars for museums in Ottawa. Oshawa and Niagara Fall
11/3/1975
Wingless Moth: Hannu Halminen is restoring this Tiger Moth in Oshawa. Only 15 of the World War II training planes are still flying in Canada.
Wingless Moth: Hannu Halminen is restoring this Tiger Moth in Oshawa. Only 15 of the World War II training planes are still flying in Canada.
3/11/1991
Hungarian-Born Paul and Marianna Kneffel work at restoring furniture and art in this little crowded studio on Avenue Rd. They came to Canada in 1960.
Hungarian-Born Paul and Marianna Kneffel work at restoring furniture and art in this little crowded studio on Avenue Rd. They came to Canada in 1960.
11/1/1971
Restoring its former glory
Restoring its former glory
5/9/1989
Richard Stafferton enjoys the hours spent restoring the bodywork of his '61 Aston Martin DB 4
Richard Stafferton enjoys the hours spent restoring the bodywork of his '61 Aston Martin DB 4
7/22/1992
Getting the lead out: Restoring antique silver is a way of life for silversmith Michael Surman (foreground) and his assistant Nicholas Stirling
Getting the lead out: Restoring antique silver is a way of life for silversmith Michael Surman (foreground) and his assistant Nicholas Stirling
6/9/1987
Great-Great-Grampa would be pleased: Andrew McCausland has won the job of restoring the unique stained glass dome created by his predecessor, Joseph McCausland, in 1886 at Yonge and Front streets
Great-Great-Grampa would be pleased: Andrew McCausland has won the job of restoring the unique stained glass dome created by his predecessor, Joseph McCausland, in 1886 at Yonge and Front streets
6/25/1990