Batting in backs of framed paintings

Sara Rowe Hignite <sara_hignite [at] aismail__wustl__edu> writes

>Our preparator has been inserting batting into the backs of framed
>paintings--she was told by a conservator that it was necessary to do
>this for paintings that travel. From what I understand the intention
>is to support the canvas so that it doesn't "flap," so to speak,
>when it's being transported.
>
>Have any of you encountered this? Do you advocate this practice? ...

We we do insert linings, we not only adhere the batting to
Gatorboard, but also cover it with PeCap, attached around the
perimeter with BEVA film.  This keeps the polyester batting in place
with no risk of slippage or bunching.

Rustin Levenson
Rustin Levenson Art Conservation
New York and Miami


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