Cleaning 17th Century oil portrait of Mr Croxton part 3

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In this episode we begin the cleaning process of Mr Croxton, removing various dirt layers and varnish layers to reveal the true colours. We also learn a little about his dress and wig and try and place him in the correct century.

0:00 - introduction
0:37 - cleaning the cravat
2:19 - cleaning the face
3:42 - assessing the surface
4:45 - cleaning with new solution
5:45 - summary of surface condition
6:51 - cleaning off dirt layer
9:58 - cleaning wig and jacket
14:43 - wig and history information
17:43 - wig and coat cleaning
20:23 - episode summary
20:59 - credits

Equipment:
Iphone 14pro
Yeti Blue Mic
Edited with Adobe Premiere

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