US Custom House Main Gallery Slide Show Click on an image to start the slide show and learn more about this project. Preparing for restorationWater damaged plaster to be repairedDamaged plaster removed, evaluating level of repairsDamaged plaster removed, evaluating level of repairsDamaged plaster removed, evaluating level of repairsReattaching savable plaster to wood lath using glue injectionButtons holding plaster in position until glue sets upButtons have been removed, bonding agent applied, preparing for plaster infillPlaster scratch coat and base coat infills completedKeystone element removed to make moldsKeystone element removed to make moldsEgg and dart element removed to make moldsCompleted mold of egg and dart replacementBench run molding of the upper window band replacementBench run completeCompleted band installedNew egg and dart molding installedNew egg and dart molding installedNew keystone element being installedLower keystone element installedKeystone leaf element installedBlending new elements with existing saved trimBlending new elements with existing saved trimBase coat and shadingBlending with existing patinaApplying gold leafApplying gold leafFinished gold leafBurnished gold leafRestoration completeRestoration completeRestoration completeRestoration completeRestoration complete