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Poster Terminology
What
Is Linen-backing?
* Linen-backing is a way of preserving a poster for future generations.
A poster is applied to a thin layer of Japanese rice paper, which is then affixed to a sheet of linen
with an acid-free, reversible glue.
Any amount of restoration can be performed during
the linen-backing process, such as fold line touch-up and/or major
repairs.
* It should be noted that the general advice on linen-backing is if you are considering having a poster linen-backed, be sure it actually needs it.
For instance, a unbacked & unrestored Dr. No UK Quad (that is in mint condition) will always be more coveted by collectors than a linen-backed version of the same poster (of the same quality).
What Is Antique,
Vintage & Modern?
There is much confusion regarding the definitions of Antique, Vintage & Modern items.
MovieMemories.com uses the
following guide for item categorisation using the year 2010 as the most
recent year:
* Antique Items: 100+
years.
Example - An item from 1910 is deemed
an antique, just as an item from 1810 is.
* Vintage Items:
50-99 years.
Example - An item from 1960 is deemed
as vintage, just as an item from 1911 is.
* Modern Items: 0-49
years.
Example - An item from 1961 is
deemed as modern, just as an item from 2010 is.
* Collectable Items:
This is a common usage term for an item
that a collector is likely to want to acquire, which can be applied to any item
of any age.
We hope this guide
has been helpful and informative.
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