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[perezfan]

I would not mess with that pristine Stoneman flannel in any way... do not let an ink marker anywhere near that thing. Signing it can be messy if the pen gets caught up in the cloth. And the flannel is not really conducive to being signed... it's a lousy medium for ink.

I would leave it exactly as-is, and just enjoy it. If you feel you need Stoneman's auto, get it on a photo, and display it alongside the jersey. I agree with JimmyC, that it would be best displayed on a mannequin. That way, you can see front and back, and you'll get that coveted 3D effect. Don't degrade it by flattening it inside a frame. It's a tremendous find, and congrats on acquiring it!

[guy3050]

Originally Posted by perezfan

I would not mess with that pristine Stoneman flannel in any way... do not let an ink marker anywhere near that thing. Signing it can be messy if the pen gets caught up in the cloth. And the flannel is not really conducive to being signed... it's a lousy medium for ink.

I would leave it exactly as-is, and just enjoy it. If you feel you need Stoneman's auto, get it on a photo, and display it alongside the jersey. I agree with JimmyC, that it would be best displayed on a mannequin. That way, you can see front and back, and you'll get that coveted 3D effect. Don't degrade it by flattening it inside a frame. It's a tremendous find, and congrats on acquiring it!

Thanks, I will be sitting with Bill Stoneman at a Gala in April, I already have some cool items for him to sign, thanks for your suggestion the Jersey will remain unsign!

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by guy3050

Thanks, I will be sitting with Bill Stoneman at a Gala in April, I already have some cool items for him to sign, thanks to your suggestion the Jersey will remain unsign!

Whew! I whole heartedly agree with the advice from others and am very happy you've found it helpful. A game worn jersey is just such a special item on its own that it doesn't need any additional adornment to enhance its appeal. Signatures on jerseys are best left to replica jerseys, which are then given some personal connection to the player that they didn't already have.
And gaudy inscriptions can make the situation even worse. Ideally in my opinion, game worn jerseys should be preserved and displayed as close to as they appeared on the field. As for the manner of display, I cringe when I see a game worn jersey creased and squished in a frame, with much of it hidden from view. There are frames that are actually more like boxes with glass on the front that allow for a jersey on a hanger to be inserted so that the front can easily be opened so the jersey can be removed for viewing in its entirety. Best yet, as has been suggested, is placing a game worn jersey on a mannequin or partial bust so that it can be seen as the three dimensional artifact that it is. Just my opinion.

[JimmyC]

Jerseys look so much better on mannequins....here is a comparison.....I am fortunate to have 20 mannequins displayed.....Big difference IMHO than placing in frames...

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by JimmyC

Jerseys look so much better on mannequins....here is a comparison.....I am fortunate to have 20 mannequins displayed.....Big difference IMHO than placing in frames...

Agree. Quite the contrast.

[JoeDfan]

This is an awesome thread!
Mostly I collect GU bats, but I have a few jerseys too. These two are by far my favorites.
From an often overlooked part of baseball history, the Japanese-American Nisei leagues.

[JimmyC]

Wow! Very nice JoeDFan - never seen anything like those!

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by JoeDfan

This is an awesome thread!
Mostly I collect GU bats, but I have a few jerseys too. These two are by far my favorites.
From an often overlooked part of baseball history, the Japanese-American Nisei leagues.

Love those

[JimmyC]

Originally Posted by perezfan

I would not mess with that pristine Stoneman flannel in any way... do not let an ink marker anywhere near that thing. Signing it can be messy if the pen gets caught up in the cloth. And the flannel is not really conducive to being signed... it's a lousy medium for ink.

I would leave it exactly as-is, and just enjoy it. If you feel you need Stoneman's auto, get it on a photo, and display it alongside the jersey. I agree with JimmyC, that it would be best displayed on a mannequin. That way, you can see front and back, and you'll get that coveted 3D effect. Don't degrade it by flattening it inside a frame. It's a tremendous find, and congrats on acquiring it!

Well - perezfan picked up my slack and was a little more "direct" - and I agree! Thanks perezfan! Let that beauty stand on its own!!! Congrats again!