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From: Rachel Vang <muscolmgr@platteville.org> Subject: Re: To be framed or not to be framed - that is the question. Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2021 17:44:04 +0000 Message-ID: <DM6PR06MB6443745A803CE8959D8DABD0BF979@DM6PR06MB6443.namprd06.prod.outlook.com>
Hello from Platteville!
We are in the process of assessing our framed art collection. We have alrea
dy removed some artworks from their frames for improved preservation of tho
se pieces. In many cases we have also removed the backing from the frames a
s the materials are not archival and have led to staining and acid burning
of the artworks or were in such a state that they could not be salvaged (ma
ny of the backing boards have been wood, Masonite, corrugated cardboard, et
c. that was broken, stained, or warped).
As a short-term solution to keep the frames and glass intact, we have been
re-inserting the nails used to hold the frames together and securing it wit
h tape. If anyone has recommendations for the methods and materials used to
replace the mat and backing boards, it would be much appreciated! I have b
een doing some research and price-checking on materials but would welcome a
ny suggestions.
Thank you!
Rachel Vang
Museum Specialist - Collections Management
The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums | City of Platteville
405 East Main Street/P.O. Box 780 | Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 348-3301
muscolmgr@platteville.org<mailto:museumdirector@platteville.org> | mining
.jamison.museum
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Subject: Re: To be framed or not to be framed - that is the question.
I purchase them from Gaylord Brothers. If you are a Wisconsin Historica So
ciety Affiliate, you are give a discount code when you sign in.
On Mon, Oct 26, 2020 at 1:58 PM Winneconne Historical Society <historicalso
cietyofwinneconne@gmail.com<mailto:historicalsocietyofwinneconne@gmail.com>
> wrote:
Where did you purchase the boxes that you use for the photos? Thanks, mls
On Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 11:25 AM Rebecca Dubey <On Wed, Oct 14, 2020 at 11:25 AM Rebecca Dubey <curator@saukcountyhistory.o
rg<mailto:curator@saukcountyhistory.org>> wrote:
Hello Samuel,
At the Sauk County Historical Society I remove all photographs from their f
rames for the two reasons you have stated.
Most photos are placed in frames that will, over time, harm the photo withi
n them, and we too, have limited storage space. I place all photos in Arch
ival Photo envelopes, which go into archival boxes. We have 7,000 cataloge
d photos, which all fit on one shelf unit.
Before inserting the photographs, I mark each envelope across the top with
(from L to R:) People's names; Subject, place, or landmark are written at
the center, and Object ID on the far right.
We have five box sizes: 4 x 5; 4 x 6; 5 x 7; 8 x 10; and 11.5 x 14.5" A
nything larger goes into the flat file. They are filed by Object ID number
s instead of subject to avoid confusion. Each is cataloged and scanned. W
e have requests for the originals only once in a while.
Mounted prints and prints I can not remove from paper/cardboard frames are
also placed in the envelopes and filed in boxes.
I hope this helps. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other qu
estions,
Becca
On Mon, Oct 12, 2020 at 3:32 PM Samuel Marshall <marshallwimuseum@gmail.com
<mailto:marshallwimuseum@gmail.com>> wrote:
Original portraits (photos) are most often gifted to us with original frame
s. I appreciate that original frames have historical value, BUT, what if t
hey are in bad shape or they are the very deep style that takes up the spac
e of 5 other frames? We have very limited space constraints and miniscule
storage.
I am considering moving our large format portrait photos to archival sleeve
s. Any guidance would be appreciated.
Diana Skalizky, Marshall Area Historical Society.
-- Rebecca DuBey, Museum Curator Sauk County Historical Society (608) 356-1001 W-F; please leave a message other times!-- Mary Lou Schroeder Winneconne Historical Society-- Rebecca DuBey, Museum Curator Sauk County Historical Society (608) 356-1001 W-F; please leave a message other times!