J.IIC-CG VOLUME 3 (1978)

The Mounting for Display of a Batik by Leah Quamaluk

Gretchen J. Matthews

A highly protective, yet aesthetically pleasing, method of mounting an Inuit batik for display purposes is described. Following removal from the previous framing and subsequent cleaning, a special mount was devised that would minimize stress on the material and protect the batik from dust, light fading, and accidents such as water damage. The technique utilizes UV absorbing Plexiglas UF-1, allows for proper ventilation and permits full viewing from front and back.

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