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California artist restores iconic Big Boy statue

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In California, one artist is bringing beloved symbols of Americana back to life. From restoring a 1940s Big Boy statue to repairing 140-year-old heirlooms, her work is preserving history one piece at a time.

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  • The oldest Bob's Big Boy restaurant in America had damaged statues needing restoration. 13s
  • Restoration artist Sheila Lehman refurbished both seven-foot Big Boy statues at the Burbank location. 44s
  • Lehman used epoxy, filler, and seven layers of paint to repair the statues. 1m 2s
  • Lehman began restoring statues for her church and now repairs heirlooms from across the country. 1m 26s
  • Her restoration work is seen as not just fixing objects, but also mending memories. 1m 53s
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