Storing a Game Used Uniform

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Funny Ronnie. This one is a keeper.


Thanks James. Then it would just hang, or go into a box?

I hang mine on acid free padded hangers. Never use wood, the acid in the wood will eventually react with the jersey. If you store in a box, use acid free tissue to line the folds.

[Runscott]

If it's modern, this is no big deal - fold it up and put it in a drawer. That's easy for me to say, as I have a 'collectibles' drawer and one is 'fabric items only', but if you have ever had clothing moths in your home and flannel uniforms to worry about, you don't worry much about modern uniforms.

I had so many flannels at one time that when clothing moths showed up and I couldn't get rid of the moths, I sold my entire uniform collection. Just too much to worry about.

[MVSNYC]

Thanks guys...I'll look on Amazon, my preference then would be an acid free breathable bag, that I can put in a drawer, rather than hang, but I'll investigate...much appreciated.

It's a 2014 (final season) Game Used Derek Jeter Home Uniform that was just in Goldin. Photo matched, and has great use. Was worn for the last home subway series vs. the Mets. Steiner/MLB/SIA LOA's & stickers. It's a keeper for me.

[oldjudge]

Hi Mike! Here is a link to some good archival materials. Look at the textile storage area. That should do ya:



https://www.universityproducts.com/a...e-conservation

[MVSNYC]

Jay- this is great, I'll probably get the polypropylene box. Debating if I also want it in a breathable bag first (may be overkill, though).

Thanks everyone.

[conor912]

Sorry to derail here, and this is in no way meant to be snarky and is a completely genuine question, but how do they “photo match” to a Jersey that looks exactly like every jersey he wore for his entire career? I suppose I could see if there was a stain or something identifiable, but all I see is a crisp white Yankees Jersey.

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by conor912

Sorry to derail here, and this is in no way meant to be snarky and is a completely genuine question, but how do they “photo match” to a Jersey that looks exactly like every jersey he wore for his entire career? I suppose I could see if there was a stain or something identifiable, but all I see is a crisp white Yankees Jersey.

You can photo match by how the pinstripes line up with logos, numbers, seams, etc. Every jersey will be different.

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by Jim65

You can photo match by how the pinstripes line up with logos, numbers, seams, etc. Every jersey will be different.

Yes. A benefit of collecting jerseys from a team that wears pinstripes.

[MVSNYC]

Yes, no two (pinstripe) jerseys are identical. Like fingerprints. As mentioned above, the way the pinstripes hit logos, numbers, etc, will be unique to each jersey.