[John Reidy]

Thanks Julie and Allan,

The tear appears to be quite old, it is frayed, and the dirt appears to be just as old but the colr of the flesh tones remains beautiful so I suspect the dirt is superficial or laying on the varnish, so to speak.

I have received some information concerning restorers who are in the local area and I think I'll follow that route, or should I say recommend that route to my friend.

Thanks for the input.