George F Johnson Statue by Charles Keck (1875-1951)
SUBJECTS: George F Johnson
SCULPTOR: Charles Keck (1875-1951)
MEDIUM: Bronze
LOCATION: Tiger Park (adjacent to Union-Endicott High School)
1700 E. Main Street
Endicott, NY
YEAR DED.: October 14, 1951
The statue depicts George F. Johnson. In 1899, Johnson became co-owner of the business with Henry B. Endicott, which was renamed the Endicott-Johnson Co. Under his presidency, the company grew to eight factories in Broome County, New York, employing about 10,000. Endicott-Johnson was the first company in the shoe industry to introduce the 8-hour workday, 40-hour workweek, and comprehensive medical care for all employees.
Surface corrosion was removed using calcium carbonate - blasted at 80 psi - by General Contractor; Endicott Artistic Memorial Company. MCP repatinated the statue by applying several applications of ferric nitrate- hot applied at 150°, followed 4-6 applications of liver of sulfur. Statue was then coated with 3 applications of Permalac’s Traditional Formula - Matte Finish Lacquer.
The Conservation Movie
Before treatment
During treatment- post blasting green corrosion using calcium carbonate
Before treatment
After Treatment
During treatment- first coats of ferric nitrate - just applied
After treatment
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After Treatment
After Treatment
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