MUSEUM FRAMING BLOG

When you decide to preserve and frame your precious paper items, make sure you use the correct formula for either disinfecting, deacidifying or cle...

  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 m...

  Few documents intrigue me as much as this one I framed for collector, Matthew Hagans, of Kentucky. Mr. Hagans comes across the most incredible d...

Of all the items sold through college bookstores, it is my belief that diploma frames are grossly overpriced.  Seriously!  When you see the qualit...

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 q...

As a collector and dealer of historical autographs for over 35 years, seeing autographs and historical documents damaged by improper framing is ve...

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 desi...

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...

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...

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 expen...

Regarding displaying your paper treasures, keepsakes and valuable documents,  consider that that vast majority of these known Big Box stores hire ...

Collecting historical documents, maps, prints and paper currency for nearly 50 years has taught me what is required to protect these fragile items ...