Linings:

This breathtaking portrait of the actress Merle Oberon (Wuthering Heights), was painted for Ms. Oberon by C.D. Williams in the mid-1930's.  Williams was a listed New York City artist primarily known for his Saturday Evening Post illustrations. When I acquired this painting for my personal collection, the painting was dirty and suffering from cupping and loose paint.  The only effective restoration method was a lining that was done with a Beva 371 adhesive, a special polyester relining material with an additional linen backing for strength.