Protecting Heirlooms
Recently I had the pleasure of watching Jim our custom art framer work on an antique frame. I mention it because it was unusual. It had a pieced wood frame - forming an oblong octagon. Another unusual feature: over the cherished hand tinted family photograph was the convex glass, that Jim gave a polish.
Jim explained that along with enhancing valuable pieces of art, framing is for protecting heirlooms. Jim uses archival conservation material – which are acid free, to prevent the dustcover (backing) from eating away the photograph over time. So when Jim sends a piece out he says, “Barring household accidents & acts of nature, bring it back in a hundred years, for a refit!”
-Kathryn
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