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Topic: Displaying an autographed space patch?
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goose77
Member Posts: 23
From: Marion, Iowa, US
Registered: Jul 2019
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posted 11-24-2019 01:19 PM
   
I have a patch that is autographed on the back. I have been thinking about how best to display it in a way that will allow both front and back to be seen, while also protecting the patch.Any thoughts on this frame as a solution? |
Liembo
Member Posts: 583
From: Bothell, WA
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 11-24-2019 04:31 PM
How about a shadow box frame with the patch affixed to the front glass and a mirror is placed on the back glass so you can see the autograph?
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randy
Member Posts: 2176
From: West Jordan, Utah USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 11-24-2019 05:21 PM
I too have some autographed patches. I keep them in a 3 ring binder with my other autographs, of course out of the sunlight. I have found this works for me. Just a suggestion. |
rjurek349
Member Posts: 1190
From: Northwest Indiana
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 11-24-2019 05:56 PM
I would recommend a floating frame. |
goose77
Member Posts: 23
From: Marion, Iowa, US
Registered: Jul 2019
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posted 11-24-2019 06:55 PM
I had seen the floating frames suggested in a thread here from a few years ago. They look very nice but I'm a little concerned about any effects the silicone membrane in the frame might have on the patch or the autograph ink over time.With either frame, I'm thinking of getting these archival mylar sleeves to put the patch in before putting it in the frame to protect it. |
David Carey
Member Posts: 782
From:
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 11-24-2019 07:20 PM
I had the same challenge of how to display/protect a 3" Anders-signed (flown?) Apollo 8 patch dedicated to NASA PAO Bill DerBing. The patch is referenced on Chris Spain's Crew Patches website as AS8UNK3i3.Like Rich suggests, the floating frames are nice though I wanted a more traditional frame than the "flip-top" floating frame mentioned and also preferred contact with only glass. In the end I hunted down another AS8UNK3i3 patch, sandwiched both patches between layers of Museum Glass for UV protection, and retained the whole stack in a simple black wood frame. In doing so, both the signed back and attractive patch front are visible simultaneously.  |
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