Re: [MOPO] LINEN BACKING VS PAPER BACKING

2005-05-30 Thread JRS
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

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[MOPO] LINEN BACKING VS PAPER BACKING

2005-05-30 Thread Flixspix
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 rat

Re: [MOPO] ok, its linen-backed .... what about foam or cardboard?

2005-05-30 Thread Freedom Lover
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Re: [MOPO] ok, its linen-backed .... what about foam or cardboard?

2005-05-30 Thread JRS
I think there is virtually universal agreement on cardboard and foam-backing of posters: Such backing seriously degrades the value of a poster. In all but the most highly-desirable posters, it pretty much destroys the value of the poster.   As for the value-added by linen backing, that's a qu