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Old 09-29-2014, 08:46 PM
Brian Brian is offline
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Default storing and displaying photos

Evening, all.
I am sure this topic has been covered, but I have been unable to find it with a search. I have recently become obsessed with photos (8x10, 10x13, etc), especially those of ballplayers and Hollywood actresses from the 1920s-1940s.

I was wondering how people store and display their vintage photos? Framing gets expensive, especially when you go custom with museum quality glass. Nothing beats the presentation, though. I think thin Mylar and polypropylene sheets may be the best from a preservation standpoint, but the thinness of the material makes them less than ideal. What about the hard plastic ones, like top-loaders--do they work well or do they end up sticking to the photos over the long-haul?

I am looking for something archival but also sturdy enough not to bend. Any suggestions for a vendor and product info?

Also, I would love to see some displays and have some tips about storage of large and small photos. I will post some of mine once I figure out how to avoid the glare.

Thanks as always, Brian
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