Storage advice please ?

STORAGE ADVICE PLEASE ?
Been looking for these Lyons Maid wrappers for years.
Now that I finally scored 2 I want to preserve them as best as possible and was wondering about the best storage solution.
These are very thin paper, and the print is very likely to fade and to transfer, especially if wet - you can see what just being wrapped around the lolly did to them all those years ago.
Any help very much appreciated !
(Always looking for original trilogy Lyons Maid wrappers, masks, advertising, etc)

I would put anything like that just in a clear zip bag and then into a cabinet or box/cupboard where it's nice and dry. Should be fine, as long as it's away from moisture, heat and sun.

I would suggest Archival Mylar / Polyester pockets / sleeves.

https://conservation-resources.co.uk/collections/archival-polyester/products/archival-polyester-pockets

I'd recommend these for displaying and storing:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acrylic-Freestanding-Photo-Block-Frame-Clear-Acrylic-Picture-Photo-Frame-Decor/401799226444

lejackal said:

I'd recommend these for displaying and storing:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acrylic-Freestanding-Photo-Block-Frame-Clear-Acrylic-Picture-Photo-Frame-Decor/401799226444

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Those look great, thanks Carl that really helps me out

Mini99 said:

lejackal said:

I'd recommend these for displaying and storing:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acrylic-Freestanding-Photo-Block-Frame-Clear-Acrylic-Picture-Photo-Frame-Decor/401799226444

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Those look great, thanks Carl that really helps me out

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You're welcome. They work really well for stuff like film slides and business cards

One thing I'd suggest before displaying them is to make sure there is no food residue left. I imagine after 40 years they're probably ok, if they were going to go mouldy they would have by now. But still I'd give them a gentle, careful clean with warm water before encasing them. Don;t use any solvents as you may damage the ink and colours.

TK-7785 said:

One thing I'd suggest before displaying them is to make sure there is no food residue left. I imagine after 40 years they're probably ok, if they were going to go mouldy they would have by now. But still I'd give them a gentle, careful clean with warm water before encasing them. Don;t use any solvents as you may damage the ink and colours.

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Wouldn't you be better off using your tongue... :lol: :lol: :lol:
It's a lolly after all. :wink: