Storing a Game Used Uniform

[Runscott]

If it's modern, this is no big deal - fold it up and put it in a drawer. That's easy for me to say, as I have a 'collectibles' drawer and one is 'fabric items only', but if you have ever had clothing moths in your home and flannel uniforms to worry about, you don't worry much about modern uniforms.

I had so many flannels at one time that when clothing moths showed up and I couldn't get rid of the moths, I sold my entire uniform collection. Just too much to worry about.

[MVSNYC]

Thanks guys...I'll look on Amazon, my preference then would be an acid free breathable bag, that I can put in a drawer, rather than hang, but I'll investigate...much appreciated.

It's a 2014 (final season) Game Used Derek Jeter Home Uniform that was just in Goldin. Photo matched, and has great use. Was worn for the last home subway series vs. the Mets. Steiner/MLB/SIA LOA's & stickers. It's a keeper for me.

[oldjudge]

Hi Mike! Here is a link to some good archival materials. Look at the textile storage area. That should do ya:



https://www.universityproducts.com/a...e-conservation

[MVSNYC]

Jay- this is great, I'll probably get the polypropylene box. Debating if I also want it in a breathable bag first (may be overkill, though).

Thanks everyone.

[conor912]

Sorry to derail here, and this is in no way meant to be snarky and is a completely genuine question, but how do they “photo match” to a Jersey that looks exactly like every jersey he wore for his entire career? I suppose I could see if there was a stain or something identifiable, but all I see is a crisp white Yankees Jersey.

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by conor912

Sorry to derail here, and this is in no way meant to be snarky and is a completely genuine question, but how do they “photo match” to a Jersey that looks exactly like every jersey he wore for his entire career? I suppose I could see if there was a stain or something identifiable, but all I see is a crisp white Yankees Jersey.

You can photo match by how the pinstripes line up with logos, numbers, seams, etc. Every jersey will be different.

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by Jim65

You can photo match by how the pinstripes line up with logos, numbers, seams, etc. Every jersey will be different.

Yes. A benefit of collecting jerseys from a team that wears pinstripes.

[MVSNYC]

Yes, no two (pinstripe) jerseys are identical. Like fingerprints. As mentioned above, the way the pinstripes hit logos, numbers, etc, will be unique to each jersey.

[rlevy]

Great jersey and photo-match, that is definitely one to hang on to. Being able to match both front and back is an added bonus. Having the pinstripes makes this much easier. Much more difficult with the jerseys I collect (Dodgers).

I have an older Dodger flannel jersey that was photo-matched by comparing the way the team name was sewn on the front of the jersey. It is difficult to do that with modern jerseys since they are sewn identically by machine. But on older flannel jerseys, the logos were placed on the jersey and fed thru the sewing machine by hand, so the seams and placement of the team name are always different. They were able to get high resolution photos and actually photo-match the stitches.

Rick