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Topic: Cover display and conservation
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David Carey
Member Posts: 782
From:
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 09-19-2010 01:35 AM
   
I am looking for knowledgeable opinions on the best method of conservation for an Apollo 13 crew-signed cover. It's basically being put in a glass frame with acid-free backing paper but wondering if it's still best left in its plastic sleeve when framed? In essence, I am wondering which cover contact (glass+a/f-paper vs. plastic-sleeve) strikes the group as most benign and conservation-minded. Thanks for any thoughts. |
micropooz
Member Posts: 1512
From: Washington, DC, USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 09-19-2010 06:41 AM
I think either mounting method would be fine, but want to address the glass over the cover. If you must frame the cover and hang it on a wall, please use ultraviolet treated glass to slow any degradation by the ambient light in the room. And hang the framed cover away from any direct sunlight exposure. |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2212
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 09-19-2010 03:32 PM
I would get a colour photocopy and frame that, keeping the original safely stored away. |
DChudwin
Member Posts: 1096
From: Lincolnshire IL USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 09-20-2010 09:39 PM
I would recommend using corner mounts for attaching the cover so it would be removeable in the future. Besides using UV-resistant glass, be sure to mat the cover to reduce its contact with the glass. My vote would be not to frame it in the plastic sleeve unless you can be sure the sleeve is made of archival material. I second the recomendation to keep the piece away from direct sunlight, and also from fluorescent lights. Good luck! |
David Carey
Member Posts: 782
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Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 09-21-2010 08:30 PM
Thank you all. I'll move to a more careful matting along the lines described here though I'm compelled to display "the real thing" at least for a time. Hopefully an understandable sin  |
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