Preserving Considerations

With many of our renovations complete, I've started an interest in collecting and framing art. My first big projects will be original movie poster art.

After some reading, I concluded it would be a damaging to my authentic movie posters to frame up using traditional backing methods. Let's start with the results,

Glass versus Plexiglass

• Most websites I ran across seem to say plexiglass... but note there may be some bias as these also tend to be websites that sell online and delivery of plexiglass is easier,
  • Hollywood Poster Frames is for plexiglass
  • https://www.postercollector.co.uk/how-to-guides/how-to-frame-movie-posters/
• My local framer The Art Forum recommends glass (he has both) as he feels plexiglass yellows - he's been in the business a long time, so I went with Anti-UV, Anti Glare, extra clear glass.

• Use a mat to ensure the glass if lifted off the surface (only possible for smaller than 40"  x 60" posters).
  

Backing the Poster

• 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 but preserves, flatten, hides vintage folded posters and allow touchup or outright restoration.
• Make sure to go with professional who will make it reversible.
• For damaged vintage folders can bring up value if resold.
• ~ cost $75 to $150.
• Not advisable for double sided posters.

More Linen Backing,

• Video of how Linen Backing and Restoration Works - http://www.posterfix.com/

• Backing to the Future - Linen Backing in Canada Port Perry, very professional website ( this is who I ended up going with)
• Linen Backing recommend by mpb.auction, http://www.vintagemovieart.ca/contact-dario-casadei/
• dkartservices - Local West Toronto Linen Backing and custom framing.

PlexiGlass Frames that Can Swap In and Out

I did not go with this, but for those interested here's my research,

• 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

Putting it Together

• Back the linen poster with acid free material
• Acid free foam core or 4 ply rag are best
• Linen Hinged - Hinge mount using some archival tap stuck to the linen
• Do not stretch
• Trim the linen about 1/8 smaller than the inside dimension of the frame
• If framing with wood make sure to put a barrier if framing to size

Hanging

• Use the D-Rings on the back directly
• Adding wires to D-Rings for Large posters will put strain on the frame causing corners to pop out.

Buying

• Star Wars - eBay
• Indiana Jones Poster - Alternative to eBay to buy Posters (consistent grading system and more focused products) - http://www.mpb.auction/

Framing

• The Art Forum - local Framer - weekdays 9-6pm sat 9-4pm

References

• Good Forum Discussions - http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/board,59.0.html

Inspiration Examples

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