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Style

LINEN BACKING

We have all of our posters linen backed, which is an archival poster conservation method. The poster is mounted with wheat paste onto acid free paper, which has been adhered to canvas. This nicely smoothes out any hard creases or folds. Since most vintage posters were printed on very inexpensive newsprint, which were only expected to last for a week or two, linen backing really protects the piece and, when necessary also makes it possible to refurbish. Linen backed posters can be rolled and are ready for framing. This process is reversible. When buying a poster, make sure that it has been linen backed, it insures the life of your posters. Other methods will, overtime, prove ineffective.

CONDITION

Very Fine	Pristine with no noticeable wear or tear, margins intact. Crisp colors
Fine	Overall condition is excellent may have minor foxing or stains or printing artifacts. May have minor folds.
Very Good	Overall condition is nice, may have tears folds, foxing, minor restoration, or minor damage in margins.
Good	Poster is intact and is in aesthetically good condition, may have noticeable restored paper loss and restored colors, may exhibit signs of fading
Fair	Poster may not be complete. Heavy noticeable restoration and/or colors may be substantially faded

RESTORATION is restoring paper loss or touching up colors.

FOXING is browning of paper typically at the edges or folds.

FRAMING

Conservation mount. The linen backing can be trimmed to within 1/8th inch of the edge of the poster by the framer, and then the linen is conservation hinged to foam-core. Never stretch a vintage poster!

Acid-free foam-core

Plexiglas (1/8th inch or thicker), not regular glass - If the poster will be exposed to sunlight, then U-V Plexiglas should be used. Plexiglas does not promote water condensation the way that glass does, and is superior for long-term conservation. Plexiglas must be cleaned with a soft, cotton cloth to avoid scratches.

All mats must be acid-free. For large posters, a wood liner wrapped in linen or silk will provide additional support and depth to the frame, and may be used instead of matting.

Do not dry mount this or any other work of art. Dry mounting immediately eradicates the value of any work of fine art.

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