We recently had a couple of items restored and were happy to have them back.
The first was an ox yoke from the colonial period.This piece was really heavy but our crew which included our very hands-on Executive Director, Annie Murphy and Researcher, Kevin Swope helped finish the job. At one point there were 5 of us lifting and adjusting (I wish I set the camera on timer mode to capture that) but it’s up and hanging in its rightful spot at the Academy Building.
We also had a pair of benches restored that reside at the Edgell Memorial Library. If anyone has had the experience of sitting on one of these you might have had the feeling of being on a ship since they were in pretty rough shape.
These former church pews have slowly been deteriorating to the point we could no longer have people sit on them, but we’re happy to report that they are back and ready to provide rest for all those who seek it when visiting Edgell.
Thanks to Paul Reidl of Reidl Restorations Services in Framingham for doing such great work!
Michelle McElroy
Operations Manager