The Burrell Museum's Easter Sunday 'Do' - Traction-Talk

Mr B · #1 Post / In Thread 20th April 2017, 11:02 AM

I'm pretty sure Queen Mary isn't working clothes, I thought she was repainted by Viv Kirk in the 50's/60's? I recall talking to a chap at a rally who assisted him with the work.

Not that she doesn't look nice and authentic but just something I've wondered about

The Idle Fellow · #2 Post / In Thread 20th April 2017, 11:59 AM

Re Queen Mary, it's just 'received wisdom'. Was Viv Kirk a showman or an early preservationist? I'd be pleased to learn more.
Bill.

elijahbell · #3 Post / In Thread 20th April 2017, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The Idle Fellow

Re Queen Mary, it's just 'received wisdom'. Was Viv Kirk a showman or an early preservationist? I'd be pleased to learn more.
Bill.

Early preservationist, did most of the restoration of Queen Mary in a backyard workshop from what I have heard. The paint on her now is likely what he painted her in when he restored her - but that still makes it a few decades old! She's as close to a working clothes showmans engine as you are likely to get I would suspect, I think she looks spot on!