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Rick Badwey
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Has anyone heard of Charity Fundraising Packages?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Carl Ryan Jul 29, 2013. 8 Replies

The skeptic I am, my cousin bought at a Orthopedic Association charity auction, a signed photograph of contemporary living presidents.This was the item: …Continue

Wanted Very early American letters, autographs and documents

Started Mar 28, 2012 0 Replies

Looking for documents and autographs from 17th century through early 18th century.  Autographs of Early American governors, figures, etc.  examples include WInthrop, Vane, Endecott, Winslow,…Continue

 

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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 one-of-a-kind and…See More
May 5, 2022
Rick Badwey posted a blog post

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 one-of-a-kind and…See More
May 4, 2022
Rick Badwey commented on Rick Badwey's blog post Proper Archival Framing to Protect Your Autograph
"Yes they are."
Nov 21, 2019
Darwin Cox commented on Rick Badwey's blog post Proper Archival Framing to Protect Your Autograph
"thanks for your response on the spacers, i have seen plastic ones, is this the most common our there any other types. "
Nov 21, 2019
Darwin Cox liked Rick Badwey's blog post Proper Archival Framing to Protect Your Autograph
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Rick Badwey commented on Rick Badwey's blog post Proper Archival Framing to Protect Your Autograph
"If you dont have a mat to prevent glass from touching art"
Nov 21, 2019
Darwin Cox commented on Rick Badwey's blog post Proper Archival Framing to Protect Your Autograph
"hi do i need frame spacers?"
Nov 20, 2019

About Me

What kind of member are you? (Check as many as apply.)
Collector, Dealer
What would you like to tell us about yourself, your collecting, or business.
American History, Political, Military.
What is your level of expertise?
Professional
Why do you want to join Autograph Live?
Steve is a good guy
Who can we thank for telling you about us?
FOund on my own
What are your areas of interest?
History/Politics
Why do you collect?
Thrill of the hunt and what you can find
What is your favorite autograph in your collection?
George Washington and Thomas Jefferson Signed Ships Papers
You can ask anyone living or dead for their autograph. Who would it be?
The Apostle Paul

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Proper Archival Framing to Protect Your Autograph

Posted on February 5, 2022 at 7:30am 15 Comments

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…

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Posted on October 24, 2012 at 7:30am 0 Comments

 

Removing a signed photo stuck to glass

Posted on February 23, 2012 at 3:50am 1 Comment

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

Another well known frame shop damages artwork using inferior materials

Posted on December 13, 2011 at 4:00am 0 Comments

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…

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At 12:19pm on July 2, 2011, Steve Cyrkin, Admin said…
***Happy Birthday, Rick!!!***
At 8:37am on June 24, 2010, Dr. Richard Saffro said…
Hi Rick, it has taken me a while to continue this thread..............but now I am back. thanks for the response. I have a Grant Mediterranean Ship's Passport. Have you ever seen one? Any more contemporary?
 
 
 

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