Specimens: Fran Ritchie - Art Conservator

Apr 15, 2021

Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens.

In episode 014, Elle chats with Fran about her work as an art and objects conservator, which has seen her work on some incredibly special items of historical significance including the torch from the Statue of Liberty. Fran also recounts some of the amazing projects she has undertaken which have seen her travel all over the world, and even led to her getting a tattoo inspired by a memorable experience she discusses in the episode.

Fran Ritchie Socials

https://www.instagram.com/conservation_hfc_nps/?hl=en-gb

https://www.instagram.com/toughritchie

National Park Service

https://www.nps.gov/index.htm

Island of Molokai

https://www.nps.gov/kala/index.htm

Statue of Liberty Restoration

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/statue-libertys-original-torch-gets-new-home-180970856/

Jimmy Carter Historic Site

https://www.nps.gov/jica/index.htm

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