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<p>[QUOTE="Collecting Nut, post: 2227709, member: 74863"]The "thingy" is know as a "customer provided mat" and everything else that came with it should be fine. The back of the frame should be sealed with a paper. You glue the ends of the paper to the frame to keep dirt and dust out. When dealing with old pictures or hand tinted photos, as I do with my antiques business, you must use "acid free paper" so as not to harm the contents. Just thought you might like to know a paper bag no longer cuts its.</p><p><br /></p><p>A few years ago I picked up a nice engraved print of Lincoln, signed and when I had it professionally restored, they used acid free paper. The restorer even recommended it for all items framed. Something about the bleach used in paper. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> At any rate, enjoy your coins. I do find it very interesting and a great way to display them.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Collecting Nut, post: 2227709, member: 74863"]The "thingy" is know as a "customer provided mat" and everything else that came with it should be fine. The back of the frame should be sealed with a paper. You glue the ends of the paper to the frame to keep dirt and dust out. When dealing with old pictures or hand tinted photos, as I do with my antiques business, you must use "acid free paper" so as not to harm the contents. Just thought you might like to know a paper bag no longer cuts its. A few years ago I picked up a nice engraved print of Lincoln, signed and when I had it professionally restored, they used acid free paper. The restorer even recommended it for all items framed. Something about the bleach used in paper. :) At any rate, enjoy your coins. I do find it very interesting and a great way to display them.[/QUOTE]
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