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<p>[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 9853424, member: 8267"]Welcome, [USER=87785]@PassingThru[/USER].</p><p><br /></p><p>It is a very nice print, probably a chromolithograph. </p><p><br /></p><p>The gaps between the backing boards would allow more oxygen to reach those parts of the paper, probably accelerating the deterioration caused by the acidic wood. If your primary goal is preventing further deterioration, it would be "standard practice" to replace the wooden boards with an archival quality mat board. It would also be advisable to provide spacing between the glass and the print, rather than have it in direct contact (if that is the current situation). The print is large enough, though, that making these changes can make it more challenging to be sure it is supported inside the frame without sagging or buckling. I know that retaining the original frame is also important, which introduces more complexities.</p><p><br /></p><p>I suggest you not try to tackle this yourself. But you might try contacting a reputable framer in your area - one who is knowledgeable about archival framing techniques, and able to work on an object of this size. </p><p><br /></p><p>As you say the print is from a "local brewery", I am assuming you are located somewhere near Belleville, Ontario. If so, I can suggest another option for conservation treatment. Queen's University in Kingston has a training program for art conservation, and I believe they might accept projects for their students to work on. You could contact them and see if they might be interested.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.queensu.ca/art/art-conservation" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.queensu.ca/art/art-conservation" rel="nofollow">https://www.queensu.ca/art/art-conservation</a>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 9853424, member: 8267"]Welcome, [USER=87785]@PassingThru[/USER]. It is a very nice print, probably a chromolithograph. The gaps between the backing boards would allow more oxygen to reach those parts of the paper, probably accelerating the deterioration caused by the acidic wood. If your primary goal is preventing further deterioration, it would be "standard practice" to replace the wooden boards with an archival quality mat board. It would also be advisable to provide spacing between the glass and the print, rather than have it in direct contact (if that is the current situation). The print is large enough, though, that making these changes can make it more challenging to be sure it is supported inside the frame without sagging or buckling. I know that retaining the original frame is also important, which introduces more complexities. I suggest you not try to tackle this yourself. But you might try contacting a reputable framer in your area - one who is knowledgeable about archival framing techniques, and able to work on an object of this size. As you say the print is from a "local brewery", I am assuming you are located somewhere near Belleville, Ontario. If so, I can suggest another option for conservation treatment. Queen's University in Kingston has a training program for art conservation, and I believe they might accept projects for their students to work on. You could contact them and see if they might be interested. [URL]https://www.queensu.ca/art/art-conservation[/URL][/QUOTE]
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