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Michael had the opportunity to restore an old Zuber wallpaper (www.zuber.fr). Made in France since 1797, Zuber is the last factory in the world to produce woodblock printed wallpapers. For production Zuber uses the original woodblocks (more than 100,000) engraved from the XVII and XIX century and is classified as an "Historical Monument". The paper was taken down from another residence and re-hung in a larger room, leaving two large gaps and lots of seams to be re-touched. Using gouache, the painstaking color matching process was a challenge but the end result was well worth the effort saving the client the expense of a new panoramic which can fetch prices well over $25-30,000. This same print hangs in the White House where foreign dignitaries are welcomed. This section shows a view of Boston Harbor.