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Proper Archival Framing to Protect Your Autograph
Being an active collector of autographs and in the archival framing industry since the 1980s, it amazes me what I see when I remove autographs from most frames. It is very common to find household (acidic) tape and regular non UV glass contained inside frames. ANd, I have never seen 4 ply museum grade cotton rag for matting AND backing on these important autographs - NEVER!
Framers should know better when framing original autographs and documents. After all, these items are…
ContinueAdded by Rick Badwey on February 5, 2022 at 7:30am — 15 Comments
Removing a signed photo stuck to glass
Client wants me to frame a signed photo of Badfinger he bought a auction, but a couple parts of the photo is stuck to glass.
Any help here would be appreciated
Added by Rick Badwey on February 23, 2012 at 3:50am — 1 Comment
Another well known frame shop damages artwork using inferior materials
Last week, a property owned by the National Trust for Historic Preservation called me up to repair a couple of framed antique prints that suffered some damage from the earthquake we had a few months back.
The items were donated to them from a prominent collector and were going to be displayed in their museum.
The original framing establishment was well known for framing important works of art. It was located in Georgetown, an affluent section of Washington, DC.
When I…
ContinueAdded by Rick Badwey on December 13, 2011 at 4:00am — No Comments
Groupon is offering Ripken signed baseballs..........in quantity!
Just this morning I noticed an outfit called Power Collectibles is offering MLB authenticated Cal Ripken baseballs for half price.....$139 each.
Although I have little interest in modern sports autographs, I find this offering interesting, especially when a quantity is offered and guaranteed.
Here is the lonk:
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ContinueAdded by Rick Badwey on May 25, 2011 at 6:15am — 16 Comments
Are you sure you got what you paid for in framing?
Just last week I received a call from a local individual who was referred to me by another framer. This guy, who was effected by the downturn of the economy, called me to sell his presidential document collection.
He mentioned he bought the collection, over a period of time, from a historical autograph dealer. We discussed the collection in length and its components. The seller also mentioned that the items were framed museum quality by a…
ContinueAdded by Rick Badwey on November 30, 2010 at 7:49am — No Comments
Is autograph collecting going the way of the 8-track tape?
Added by Rick Badwey on October 6, 2010 at 4:15am — 12 Comments
Growing this hobby, the professional way
Added by Rick Badwey on September 19, 2010 at 7:00pm — 7 Comments
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- Proper Archival Framing to Protect Your Autograph
- Removing a signed photo stuck to glass
- Another well known frame shop damages artwork using inferior materials
- Groupon is offering Ripken signed baseballs..........in quantity!
- Are you sure you got what you paid for in framing?
- Is autograph collecting going the way of the 8-track tape?
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- Proper Archival Framing to Protect Your Autograph
- Is autograph collecting going the way of the 8-track tape?
- Removing a signed photo stuck to glass
- Another well known frame shop damages artwork using inferior materials
- Are you sure you got what you paid for in framing?
- Growing this hobby, the professional way
- Groupon is offering Ripken signed baseballs..........in quantity!
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