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Don't Assume Every Business that Hangs a Framing Sign Knows How to Frame
Abraham Lincoln signed letter as President Before I framed college diplomas, corporate artwork and personal memorabilia, my main specialty originally was (and still is) framing historical art and...
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Collecting Presidential And Historical Autographs
As a seasoned collector of autographs of over 35 years, it still excites me to pick up long desired rare autograph signed by someone I admire. You see, unlike most things, a complete set of...
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1590 John White/Theodore De Bry Map Americae Pars, Nunc Virginia Dicta...
As an avid map collector, some of the early colonial maps are, perhaps, some of the most striking cartographic masterpieces ever printed. How the early map makers possessed the ability to draw a very...
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Please Exercise Caution When Framing Your Important Art And Artifacts
Of the over 30 years I have been in framing, it amazes me how framers treat, mount and frame art and artifacts for people who patronize them. On a weekly basis, it's not unusual for someone to...
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Framing Rare or Antique Maps for Long Term Protection
Many collectors and dealers of antique maps seek our services in properly framing their maps or their client's purchase(s). They know as a long term collector myself, it is my concern that their map...
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During these Times of High Gas Prices and Inflation, use Discretion When...
With gas over $4 a gallon and inflation creeping up, we all must watch our dollars. I'm not saying you must avoid the commerce activity offered online or at physical brick and mortar stores. What is...
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Preservation Framing vs. Museum Framing vs. Archival Framing
Preservation Framing is the same as Museum Framing which is also the same as Archival Framing. Another term used is Conservation Framing, but this is mostly in the museum and library circles....
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Where Many Framers Fall Short in Protecting Your Art
It still surprises me that many frame shops think taking certain precautions in protecting one's artwork is unnecessary. For example, most framers, even long time framers think it is a waste of money...
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Proper Measures to Store Your Paper Keepsakes and Memorabilia
Collecting historical documents, maps, prints and paper currency for nearly 50 years has taught me what is required to protect these fragile items for storage or display. When it comes to storing...
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Why Big Box Arts and Craft Stores are Bad for Your Important Art and Artifacts
Regarding displaying your paper treasures, keepsakes and valuable documents, consider that that vast majority of these known Big Box stores hire employees with little or no experience in framing....
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How are Framing through the Mail Businesses?
Similar to the Big Box stores, the ship it and frame it businesses rely on keeping their cost of goods low in order to justify their overhead expenses. For the framing through the mail operations,...
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How to Keep Your Framing Customers for Life
Recently, I had a customer want me to repair a framing job he had done remotely (through a frame by mail outfit). He was well pleased with our fix. He then asked me if I could price the job using our...
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Does My Art Really Need Special Materials to Protect It?
Over the past 33 years I have been in the framing business, many people would call and ask me if they need museum grade materials for their artwork or artifacts. My response would always start with the...
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How Do I Know How to Find a Good Framer?
Like any other business, it's always important to find a good framer who knows how to handle your artwork, properly frame it according to your desires and, most importantly, frames your artwork with...
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Framing Autographs
As a collector and dealer of historical autographs for over 35 years, seeing autographs and historical documents damaged by improper framing is very upsetting. Once an autograph is harmed and shows...
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Big Box Arts and Crafts Store and Its Misconceptions
Can a large arts and crafts store provide better prices and service than individual expert frame shops? Believe it or not, this is a very common question I get asked from people calling or emailing me...
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Are Diploma Frames Sold through the College Stores Worth the Price?
Of all the items sold through college bookstores, it is my belief that diploma frames are grossly overpriced. Seriously! When you see the quality of the frames, mats, glass and backs, it amazes me...
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We Framed a Letter where a Signer of the Declaration of Independence was Paid...
Few documents intrigue me as much as this one I framed for collector, Matthew Hagans, of Kentucky. Mr. Hagans comes across the most incredible documents and artifacts from famous people as Marilyn...
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Proper Framing of Antique and Rare Maps
Over the years, we have had many collectors, dealers, museums and the general public bring us maps for framing. Whether it was a 15th century map or a one from a recent atlas, people enjoy the...
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It's Important to Treat your Important, Fragile and Antique Paper Objects...
When you decide to preserve and frame your precious paper items, make sure you use the correct formula for either disinfecting, deacidifying or cleaning the paper or vellum media. If not treated...
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