Our Product Types

  • Conserved Images

    We start with abandoned and discarded images and put them through a multi-step conservation process. Our goal is to bring new detail and clarity to the image while maintaining its historic character. We carefully research the image to find its backstory and present it in a leather folio.

  • Original Images

    These are rare or one of a kind images. We do not make any copies and sell the original specimen. While the same image may be found in a museum, gallery or private collection, we find its unique backstory, and document it in a leather folio.

  • Objects & Artifacts

    We often come across items that are esthetically beautiful and intellectually powerful. We do not make any copies and sell the original specimen. We also carefully research the item to find its backstory and present it in a leather folio.

  • Letters 

    The humanity of a personal letter is something that can never be undone. We transcribe the letter, and document its backstory in a leather folio. We do not make any copies and sell the original specimen. The letter is presented framed and matted, but is not permanently affixed in the frame.

  • Anonymous Images

    These are wondrous images whose stories have been lost to time. Each image undergoes a multi-step conservation process that adds detail while maintaining the historic character. We call these images "anonymous" because their story remains undiscovered.

  • Commissioned Works

    We offer three types of commissions: Commissioned art where we find an image and discover its backstory for you. Family narratives that document your family’s most loved stories. Lastly, family histories for accomplished families with a story worthy of an enduring legacy.

Printing, Frames and Mats

  • Frames

    Our wood and MDF frames are finished in a low luster black, and come with hangers already installed.

  • Mats

    Every mat is acid free and cut with a tasteful bevel to accentuate the item or image.

  • Glazing

    We use Tru-Vue conservation acrylic glass that blocks 90% of all UV rays and reduces > 90% of the glare. 

OUR DISCOVERY PROCESS

Our images and artifacts are sourced from across the United States, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. 

Rarity

  • Limited Edition

    All of our Conserved Images and Anonymous Images are produced individually with the maximum number capped at 150 pieces.

  • One of a Kind

    One of a kind items are specimens that are either truly unique pieces or have been altered with an inscription, signature or other action making them truly one of a kind.

  • Rare

    Items marked as rare believed to be extremely limited in availability. In many instances we have only discovered one, but cannot prove or disprove the existence of other copies.

  • Original – Vintage/Limited

    These are vintage items that were produced more than 30 years ago that was created in extremely low quantities. These are often local or regional in nature, or specific to a particular interest group.

  • Original - Vintage/Commercial

    This is a vintage item that was produced more than 30 years ago that was created on a small commercial scale. These can include items that were distributed widely geographically, but to a very specific audience or industry. 

  • Of Hand

    These include works that were created primarily by the human hand. These can include sketches, letters, notes, diary entries and other correspondence. 

Types of Ephemera

  • Postcard - RPPC

    Real Picture Postcards, also called Real Photo Postcards, are postcards where the image on the front is produced photographically rather than by printing. Many RPPC’s were shot and printed by amateur photographers and in such cases the number in existence is often low. In other cases a larger company produced the image and they are more plentiful, but still rare. 

  • Postcard - Printed

    Postcards enjoy a special place in our heart. While many people associate postcards with vacations and trips, in the early 1900s postcards were one of the primary forms of communication. People used them regularly because phones were rare and telegraphs were expensive. These are truly first-hand accounts of history, and their significance and beauty should not be overlooked.

  • Printed

    From 1900 to 1950, common printing methods included letterpress (relief printing with movable type), lithography (especially offset lithography for high-volume commercial work), rotogravure (intaglio for magazines and newspapers), and screen printing (emerging for posters and textiles)

Our Commitment to Finding Incredible Stories

We are constantly on the hunt for amazing images and artifacts. Typically when we acquire them we do not know the true backstory. Perhaps it is just a hunch. Maybe the item wants to be found. What follows is a research process that sometimes takes hours, but can often takes weeks.  We’ve even had items that lingered in our loft for years before finally revealing their stories.