Preserving Considerations

Ensure,

Front

• Pick high-grade plexiglass with UV protection, 1/8" thick, crystal clear, non-glare,
  
  • Lighter
  • Glass has issues (moisture entrapment, likely no UV protection, poster can stick despite spacers or mat)
  • Conservation Glass is better, but can break and expensive
  • Do not use ammonia based cleaner
  • Use especially for bigger posters as it is lighter than glass
• Use a mat to ensure the glass if lifted off the surface (only possible for smaller than 40"  x 60" posters)
  

Backing Generally,

• acid-free 
• acid-neutral
• avoid foamcore unless acid free such as Artcare Archival System by Bainbridge which should only be a few dollars more
  

Linen Backing,

• Expensive and fixes flatten and hide vintage folded posters.
• Make sure to go with professional who will make it reversable
• For vintage folders will bring up value if resold
• ~ cost $75 to $150
• Not advisable for double sided posters

Frames that Can Swap In and Out,

• http://hollywoodposterframes.com/ - pre-built frames,
• http://www.spotlightdisplays.com/ - Flip frames (not sure what that means),
• www.displays2go.ca - search for snap frames (also has lightbox models) - not sure if archival though

Links,

• Canadian in Port Perry for Linen Backing - http://www.backingtothefuture.com/services/
• Good Forum Discussions - http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/board,59.0.html
• Alternative to eBay to buy Posters - http://www.mpb.auction/
• Video of how Linen Backing and Restoration Works - http://www.posterfix.com/

Suppliers,

• The Art Forum - local Framer - weekdays 9-6pm sat 9-4pm
• Backing to the Future - Linen Backing in Canada Port Perry, very professional website
• dkartservices - Local West Toronto Linen Backing and custom framing.

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