Mending plates

Mark Allen <mallen [at] taftmuseum__org> writes

>I am looking for a source for 1/2 X 4 inch and 1/2 X 5 inch solid
>brass mending plates to secure stretched, painting canvases to
>frames.

Pre-bent, pure brass mending plates have recently become available
from a conservator/supplier in Canada.  They are available in six
depths ranging from 1/8 inch to 3/4 inch.  This product has a
superior appearance to those custom made in a vise and the
time-saving factor justifies the extra cost. Straight plates are
also available. Fraser/Spafford Ricci Conservation may be contacted
at info [at] fsrconservation__com or 604-536-3595.  Their web site is not
up yet.

Cyndie Lack
private paintings conservator
Edmonton, Alberta


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