My early introductions to Turkish furniture came from the Seeley Mansion Museum in Abilene,KS. Three of my pieces are displayed there. Not what could be truly considered "museum pieces", but visually fair examples.1983-84 skill level.
I have two Turkish side-chairs circa 1870's displayed in the Brownville, Nebraska Carson House Museum, and have restored the Deacon's chairs in the Brownville Methodist church; the oldest organized church in the state.
In recent years I was chosen to help in the conservation project at the Nebraska State Capitol building, working on nearly 75 leather/horse hair office chairs built exclusively for the building in the early 1930's.
The Schuyler, Ne. Historical Society Museum houses a remarkable 1895 walnut/mohair barber chair which was a dramatic "before/after" transformation. It had been subject to being soaked by a broken water pipe incident, then stored in a corncrib for many years before finding it's way to my shop. This was a winning entry in the Design and Craftsmanship Contest '02.

I've been published in the trade magazines Upholstery Journal and Professional Refinishing(no longer in print). I authored an article for Professional Refinishing and was featured in their "Restoration Showcase".
Upholstery Journal published a profile article about my shop, plus I have had several winning entries in their Design and Craftsmanship contest with the most recent honor of having my work on the magazine cover.
I've been a member of "Professional Refinisher's Group, Intl." for several years, linked with artisans and craftsmen with expertise in every aspect of furniture restoration and conservation.