Curleyhut

This car was built for Barbara Hutton by ACF American Car and Foundry in 1931.

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 Restoration of knotty pine paneling in the Curleyhut.

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Restoration of drop down writing desk in the Curleyhut.

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Curleyhut Buffet restoration

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Before          After

Interior bedroom doors stripped and refinished to reveal beautiful old- growth walnut.

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Mahogany writing desk. recreated for Curlyhut.

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Before          After (Brass stripped)

Mahogany shelves in Curleyhut's bathroom annex.

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Emergency Brake Handle Restoration

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Light fixture recreation.  New base plates were carved and then cast from brass, using only old photos of the car as a guide.

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1931            2009

Suite Room A

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Suite Room B

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Suite Room C

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Suite Room D

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Bathroom

Original fixture had only one lamp. An additional one was added for brightness.

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Toilet paper holder designed, built and placed in sink base.

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Air Conditioning Intake

 


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