How Do You Preserve A Vintage Movie Poster?
Preserving and enjoying a vintage movie poster may seem like two different things, but you can actually do both at the same time. After all, what’s the point of investing in a work of art if you can’t hang it in your home? Here’s how to get the best of both worlds. Know what you’ve got. If you just want a repro knockoff of a famous movie poster, you can get one for a few dollars – and that’s what it will be worth – forever. Make sure when you buy a vintage movie poster, that it’s real. Most are numbered. That way, you’ll know that your original “Philadelphia Story” poster is actually worth the trouble you’re about to go to. Examine the condition of your poster. Do not attempt to repair rips, tears or holes. Treat it like an antique – you wouldn’t patch Grandma’s harvest table with wood filler, would you? Do, however, remove any Scotch tape that’s been applied to holes or tears. The glue soaks through, yellows, and stains the paper of the poster permanently. Choose whether you want to s
