If the flags do not need to be displayed vertically, lay them in the case on a piece of unbleached cotton felt and angle the case up slightly.  The felt has some "tooth" to it that will keep the flag from sliding down and provides consistent support across the entire surface. If the case is inclined to the point where the top edge of the flag wants to roll down, hold it in place with a thin strip of Mylar stretched across the flag and secured to the case.

Dan

On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 9:44 AM, William Denius <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Hi all,

I friend of mine has two flags that have some dry rot and are tattered
from possible pest activity.  She would like to know how she should go
about having the preserved in order to display them in a frame. I've
told her about UV film for the glass, acid free backing for the frame,
but what kind of supports should be used? How else should they be
stabilized for display so the flags do not sag and fall in the frame?
Are there any restorative measures she can take to combat the dry rot
and pest activity?

Thanks!

William Denius

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Logan Museum of Anthropology
Beloit College
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