It's spelled KRAFT paper.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kraft_paper


K.
On Feb 24, 2010, at 1:47 PM, Franc wrote:

> I did have craft backing from a WWI Uncle Sam poster removed and 
> linen-backed. It is a tricky process, somewhat expensive and I remember the 
> restorer taking no liability for any damages that may have occurred to the 
> poster (none did). Unfortunately when you want to resell at auction a 
> high-end poster such as the one I described, no one will touch it if it is 
> craft-backed and that's a pity because there's really nothing intriniscally 
> wrong with craft backing. FRANC
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> Has anyone on the list had a poster restored that had that craft paper 
> backing on it?  Does it come off? 
> 
> Any of the poster restoration folks have any input?  It looks like it would 
> be a real pain to get it off, if it does come off that is.
> 
> John W
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