Anyone Have Memorabilia Room Pictures to Share?

[irv]

I'm sure this question has already been asked somewhere in this 49 pg thread, but I'm wondering how many still expose their cards/collections to the light by hanging them on the walls etc?

Not 100% sure, obviously, but wouldn't doing that eventually fade/stain the cards or other memorabilia?

Seen some nice high end/pricey stuff going through this thread briefly and in all honesty, it made me cringe!

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by irv

I'm sure this question has already been asked somewhere in this 49 pg thread, but I'm wondering how many still expose their cards/collections to the light by hanging them on the walls etc?

Not 100% sure, obviously, but wouldn't doing that eventually fade/stain the cards or other memorabilia?

Seen some nice high end/pricey stuff going through this thread briefly and in all honesty, it made me cringe!

My stuff is displayed in a climate controlled basement room. The door is nearly always closed, the lights are almost always off and there are no windows.

[irv]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

My stuff is displayed in a climate controlled basement room. The door is nearly always closed, the lights are almost always off and there are no windows.

That's good, but I assume not all of these collections in this thread are looked after quite like your's?

Newbie question. Do the sleeves/jackets/cases help with UVB and UVA rays at all?

[vintagesportscollector]

My main concern is natural light. My collection is in a room with windows, but I have good shades and blinds that keep out direct light, and I never open them. It can be a bit depressing not having natural light. Incandescent and flourescent bulbs emit some UV, but generally not a concern unless you have very valuable items susceptible to fading.

I have CFL bulbs in my room, and haven't noticed any issues in 20 years. I do keep the lights off when I am not in the room. If I collected autographs or high priced cards I might even think twice about CFL bulbs. If you have any worry, use LED, as they emit little to no UV.

[antiquefootball]

Most frame shops offer UV Museum Glass which blocks around 99% of UV radiation and is virtually invisible. It can be several times more expensive than regular glass, but for high value pieces, its worth it. An option for card display is a hinged shadow box with card ledges. Places like Hobby Lobby can make these for less than you think, particularly if you use a standard frame. If you already have a display, they can replace the glass for better UV protection.

Chris

www.antiquefootball.com

[vintagesportscollector]

Chris, your lighted displays are nothing short of amazing. What kind of bulbs do you use?

[antiquefootball]

Thanks Joe! The lights in the display cases are dimmable LEDs. I'd say they are on for a total of about 4-6 hours a week in an otherwise completely dark room. They don't put off any heat and have low UV radiation. The lights in the shadow box displays are LED light tape strips. I installed them on the inside of the box behind the frame to give the uniforms sort of a halo effect. They look awesome when the room is dimly lit. I've been contemplating a future article for my site on how to build the shadow displays.

http://www.antiquefootball.com/collection.htm

Chris