Name Stickers on the back of frames ?

[Roboframer]

This thread is about stickers on the back of frames - so, to sort of keep it on topic, a frame that I had gone to so much trouble as to colour code the tape and backing, or use a dustcover in addition to my non-colour coded tape/backing. would have THREE stickers on.

My business card
An Artcare 'We Care' label
A speciality glass label.


Oh, and two stamped stars to indicate placement of wallhooks.

[prospero]

I had a lady wanting a frame to match one she had. She said the framer's label was on the back if that was any help. It was dated 1909.

[Roboframer]

Probably posted this before, but check THIS out for a label ....

old label 002.jpg

[Not your average framer]

I guess that's playing it safe, just in case the owner of the frame wanted to fix a 500 lb name plate on it!

Hi Ormond,

I use them because they have such a traditional and classy look. Regardless of which size you use they all have three countersunk screw holes. On the smaller ones the hole sizes can be very small and need screw sizes to suit. In normal use one would be positioned centrally onto the back on the top of the frame leaving the ring showing above the top of the frame.

It's a sort of Victorian thing and during the 1970's to 1980's it was an "in" thing to hang frames fitted with one of the plate ring on colourful ribbons, even sometimes tied with fancy bows, etc. These days if they are used like that, it's unlikely that they would be hung from a ribbon. I think that ribbon look is now completely out of fashion and probably a good thing too!

I must say this thread is a real eye opener for me! I think it's very commendable for someone to put such effort, time and money into the back of a frame. I sincerely hope that there is proportionally more effort, time and money going into the inside & the front than the back!

It's not as time consuming as you might think, it fact it's quick quick and easy, once you've learnt the routine. Also yes I do put as much car into ever aspect of the whole job. For me every job matters and I will do the best I can at all times.