Thanks Keni, David and Wade. If anyone has a good reason NOT to use matte finish paper for exhibits, please chime in, otherwise we are good to go! Kathie Gow Oral History Producer <http://www.wordspicturesstories.com/> http://www.wordspicturesstories.com Curator, Hatfield Historical Museum <http://hatfieldhistory.weebly.com/> http://hatfieldhistory.weebly.com From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Keni Sturgeon Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 1:52 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] matte or pearl/ lustre finish for exhibit boards? I go with matte as well for the same glare reason. Keni Sturgeon Curator Willamette Heritage Center _____ From: David Lewis <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:17 AM Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] matte or pearl/ lustre finish for exhibit boards? I also tend to go with matte -- the other paper options show an annoying glare when the photos are highlighted under the bright exhibit spotlights. - David - David Lewis, Curator Aurora Regional Fire Museum www.AuroraRegionalFireMuseum.org -----Original Message----- From: Wade Lawrence <[log in to unmask]> To: MUSEUM-L <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thu, Apr 26, 2012 11:25 am Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] matte or pearl/ lustre finish for exhibit boards? I am a big fan of Epson semi-matte photo paper for text panels and photos. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 26, 2012, at 10:54 AM, "Kathie Gow" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Hi Listers. We are getting close to printing all the photos and photo/caption boards for an upcoming exhibit. The photos are all black and white (some sepia), from the 1900s-1930s, and they look much better on matte paper, with rich darks, than on pearl/luster paper. BUT, we’ll also have 8-10 of these photo/caption boards on little easels outside of the display case, scattered throughout the museum, where visitors (or volunteers) might be touching them, or moving them around. Is it worth going for the better-looking paper at the risk of getting fingerprints or smudges? (I’m leaning toward the matte.) Anyone have experience with using matte paper for signage that is not protected? Thanks! --Kathie Gow Kathie Gow Oral History Producer http://www.wordspicturesstories.com/ Curator, Hatfield Historical Museum http://hatfieldhistory.weebly.com/ _____ To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L <http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1> &A=1 _____ To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L <http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1> &A=1 _____ To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L <http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1> &A=1 _____ To unsubscribe from the MUSEUM-L list, click the following link: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L <http://home.ease.lsoft.com/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=MUSEUM-L&A=1> &A=1 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).