Hi,
I recently framed a "Wild Bunch" window card. As I was sliding the card into
the frame I noticed (for the first time) that the top blank area was painted.
I only discovered this because I was framing the card in front of the window
and the paint was not transparent in the sunlight.
I have a couple of unfolded window cards which I would like to have
restored. An original "White Heat" has some water damage in the lower empty
border and the other (Rebel Without a Cause) needs to be cleaned. Both have
theatre showtimes in the card's top blank area.
From a collector's point of view...does the value / appeal of a window card
diminish / increase when the top area of the card is sprayed over?
I don't mind lettering indicating what day and time the film was showing...from
my point of view it kind of captures that moment in time when the film was
released. I'm generally more concerned with pinholes, missing paper, damage to
the window card's image, or if a card is folded/unfolded.
Since I'm fairly new to poster collecting I'd like to get some input from
seasoned collectors to decide if I should keep the lettering when I send the
cards for restoration or have it sprayed over.
Thanks
Michael
PS: Props to Sue at Hollywood Poster Frames for all her framing help.
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