More what not to do when framing needlework.
These by my grandparents were framed by *professional framing companies* (in Vermont South and Knox - both no longer exist). One was a tapestry, and another a woolen embroidery behind plastic (purchased as glass).
1 Rusting staples, and mountains of them. Rusted fabric.
2 Sticky tape - packing (!) tape was used, *on the fabric* - staining and brittleness.
3 Heavy chipboard backing plate instead of a proper spanning frame - this swells and bows as it absorbs moisture, crumbles with age as the glues (!!) break down and wood oils come out - discolored fabric.
4 Nailed in place through fabric, backboard and frame at an angle - rusted.
*gah*
The second - brown laminate (!!) backboard, masking tape, packing tape and more rusty staples, both originally nailed into the frame. So much discoloration!
The re-mount (my father) of the last used sensible brackets to hold the tapestry in place ‘cos nails had split the frame and the tapestry had fallen out.
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