Hi from Joe Bonelli.
A few months ago I showed some half sheets and inserts that had been restored
and Linen-backed by Danny Steward (Poster Doctor) of Seattle. I can't imagine
any better solution to the problems of those posters.
Danny chose to linen-back and it certainly was the right way to go!
Take care,
Joe
>
> From: JRS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: 2005/05/31 Tue AM 02:05:31 EDT
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [MOPO] LINEN BACKING VS PAPER BACKING
>
> 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 -----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> To: [email protected]
> 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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