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Rock Poster Preservation - Archival Storage Information for Rock  Posters and Art Prints

       Preserving your rock posters and art prints properly will protect them from the damaging effects of acid migration and the environmental damage caused by mold and mildew, natural and fluorescent light, and humidity and temperature fluctuations.  Taking the necessary precautions now will help insure the value of your collection for many years.
                                         
                     Archival Preservation -  Storage and Handling
                     
       Correct preservation proceedures require that you always store your posters flat; if you must roll them, do it only on a temporary basis.  Mylar D or Melinex 516 sleeves, although somewhat expensive, afford the best protection against acid migration, dirt, insects, mold, mildew, and many forms of air pollution.  Your rock posters and art prints should not come into contact with one another because of the possibility of acid migration occurring between prints.  You can minimize or eliminate this problem by separating your prints with acid-free buffered tissue paper.

       Minimize exposure to light; both natural and fluorescent light cause steady deterioration and serious fading of colors.  Many companies manufacture affordably priced acid-free storage boxes, which will keep light out and provide a reasonably secure environment for your sleeved posters and prints.  Flat files offer a great storage solution but they are expensive and take up a lot of space.  If you have a large rock poster collection and do decide to lay out the money for flat files, use only metal files for storage. Wood, which is not archival, can release harmful chemicals in the process known as off-gassing.   

       Your rock posters and art prints can also be damaged by high humidity, extreme temperatures, and wide fluctuations in either of these.   Not everyone has access to the environmental controls of a museum, but a little common sense in this area will be to your advantage in your preservation efforts. 

       When handling posters and prints that are not enclosed in sleeves, try to use archival cotton gloves.   At the very least make certain your hands are clean and dry; oils, lotions, or sweat on your hands can cause discoloration to your posters.