Schuettinger Conservation Services, Inc

Headquarters

Thurmont, MD

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Working in restoration and conservation since 1983, Schuettinger Conservation Services is owned by principal conservator Bruce M. Schuettinger, whose practice serves collections where preserving original evidence matters. Based in Thurmont, the firm uses traditional craftsmanship alongside research and analysis to care for historic furniture and architectural woodwork on behalf of museums, government agencies, and private collectors.

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