Austin
Atlantic car. Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery.
One of
the damaged seats before restoration.
Damaged seat after restoration. The leather was sensitive to water so
the adhesive was applied to the repair leather, allowed to dry, placed
behind the damaged leather, and then reactivated with solvent to form a
bond. The missing colour was reinstated.
Cars which have had their upholstery restored include:
1914 Humber TT, 1922 Humber, 1935 Bentley, Panhard, Austin 7, Lanchester, Star Benz dog cart, BSA open tourer, and
a Sizaire
Berwick. Related items include: Tram seats, sedan chairs, Brough m/c
seat, hobby horse bicycle, and carriages.
Austin
Atlantic car. Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery.
