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I'm with Freeman on this -- although some people report having
paper-backed items that are not anywhere near as fragile as he describes, it
still strikes me as being an after-effect of paper-backing which I'd rather
avoid -- which is why I think the practice is fading away and being replaced by
the linen-backing of inserts and half-sheets. I have several beautiful
linen-backed half-sheets in my collection. I'm sure it is a bit more
difficult to get a good, lasting, bubble-free linen job on a half sheet, because
they are thicker paper than one-sheets, but if done by a real skilled
professional, the results of linen backing half sheets and inserts are
great. Such half-sheets are not as flexible as linen-backed one-sheets,
but they aren't bad. I have had them shipped to me from Australia and England
rolled in 4-inch tubes and they survived the trip quite well.
I wouldn't discriminate against a nice older poster that
I wanted which was obviously paper-backed long ago when paper-backing was more
prevalent, so long as it was a job well done. But I certainly wouldn't have
anything other than a really fragile lobby card paper-backed these days,
for the reasons stated.
-- JR
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 18:21
Subject: [MOPO] LINEN BACKING VS PAPER
BACKING
JR,
A fine article
thanks. However you failed to address a significant practical stand
point. Paper backing a half sheet, insert, or window
card indeed if done by a qualified studio or individual does indeed allow
for the piece to be exhibited at its most optimum. However it is a
rather fragile, acid-free hybrid you are left with. I am
sure all of you have experienced that sick-in-your-stomach
catastrophe when a paper backed piece literally cracks in your
hands if handled brusquely or inadvertantly bending, dropping, framing
or closing a door or hatch back on it. Literally its a
fracture of the underlying cardboard supporting the layer of original paper
being restored. This becomes quite an issue when having to ship a paper
backed piece some distance. I have found it takes with respect to
packing, no less than 6 sheets of cardboard to assure near
gorilla- proof conditions for shipping. Conjointly, shipping
expenses are higher due to dimensional weight over actual weight and now every
shipper evaluates both costs and op for the higher price.
Now chances are a linen backed half
sheet or insert really can't be shipped rolled into a tube due to
its inflexibility in reducing to a 4 inch column. But the potential
for damage is greatly reduced during shipping as linen can
withstand a variety of stresses that is absolutely catastrophic if paper
backed. Visualize what is required to ship a linen placemat versus a
sheet of matzo the same size and you will understand my
point. Many dealers have gone to the additional expense of
precutting masonite to ship paper backed pieces. True poster
will likely arrive intact but due to the significant weight of
masonite as well as its price... cost of shipping item
sky rockets by virtually triple.
So who made the rules?
Restoration studios? Possibly, because it is considerably
more expensive to paper back a half sheet or insert than it is to linen
back. But once framed I defy anyone to be able to tell the
difference. Possibly its paper versus card stock, and paper
backing was deemed to be the avenue of restoration for cardstock. BUT IS
THEIR ANY FACT BEHIND THOSE DECLARATIONS? I have seen and own
numerous half sheets and inserts on linen and in my opinion there isn't
enough perceived value of a paper backed item over the same piece on
linen. Of course if I owned a restoration studio I am
sure I could come up with a list. But as a consumer and seller, in
the all out pursuit of keeping expenses down, I would love to see
a move to all linen all the time....only when necessary.
freeman fisher
8601 west knoll #7
west hollywood,
CA
90069
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