Linen Backing

An archival poster conservation method, in which the poster is de-acidified and museum-mounted with wheat paste onto acid-free Japanese rice paper and adhered to canvas. Provides stability and prevents possible deterioration, smoothes and flattens out waves and wrinkles, making creases and folds less noticeable (sometimes invisible). If necessary, restoration can happen at this point. Linen backing can dramatically improve the appearance of a poster, substantially increasing its value.