Conservation Stories

The Paxton House Trust is responsible for looking after a whole range of historic objects in our collections for the benefit of the general public. We have recently undertaken a series of conservation projects on our costume and our furniture.

Follow  our conservation stories here.

Sackback status symbol: Part 1

In Spring 2023 a live event at Paxton House caught the attention of visitors when two University of Glasgow students, Rebecca and Cait, spent a week in the Picture Gallery making a gown from around 1770 using techniques employed by contemporary Mantua makers.The gown in a style likely worn at the time by Paxton House's owner, Penelope Home, is currently on display in the Drawing Room. In two videos, we review the project in detail.

Sackback Status Symbol: Part 2

The final day and the completed gown.

The Hercules Cabinet

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Lady's Dressing Table

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Chippendale Chairs

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Trotter Sofa Table

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Costume Collection

Conserved and redisplayed 2022

We are extremely grateful to the following organisations and to private donors for their support of our conservation programme

The Pilgrim Trust
Museums Galleries Scotland
The Leche Trust
The Textile Society