Frame posters for display and preservation
Whether it's an advertising lithograph poster from the 1890s or a rock band poster from the 1960s, posters are collected by a wide variety of people. The value of vintage posters are just as diverse, some of them having a value that is quite considerable and continue to rise. However, posters were not meant to last forever, let alone be collected, especially advertising posters which were often made on the most inexpensive paper available. Because of their ephemeral nature, antique and vintage posters need to be protected from the light, dust, humidity and other detrimental substances. To protect your vintage posters you will need to either have it specially framed or properly stored away.
Instructions
Preserve Vintage Posters by Having Them Framed
1. Choose UV-filtered glass or plexiglass. This will protect the poster from the majority of damaging ultra-violet light from sunlight and florescent light.
2. Choose acid-free materials for the backing and matting. Regular backing and matting contains acids that will gradually deteriorate the poster.
3. Keep space between glass and poster with either a mat or molding. This will prevent any trapped humidity from adhering the poster and the glass together.
Storing Vintage Posters
4. Place posters in flat, acid-free sleeves if you plan to store them laying down flat.
5. Roll posters and place in acid-free tubes if you lack storage space to lay posters flat.
6. Store in a cool, dark and dry place.
