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Row Of Glass Jars With Natural Materials

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Gilt Leather Panel Of Various Coloured Flowers On Light Blue Background

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Row Of Glass Jars With Natural Materials

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The Leather Conservation Centre was founded in 1978 to conserve historic leathers and is based in Northampton. It is a major international centre for leather conservation, education and research.

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