Display Mounts
Storage Mounts
Passive Mounts

Display Mounts

Custom made mounts for display of artifacts are made to meet the needs of the client.  We have created innovative mounts for safe display and exhibit.  An example is the pair of leather gloves from Lincoln’s funeral which was detailed in our blog post, “Mounting a Pair of Leather Gloves with Magnets”. 

Storage Mounts

The treatment of artifacts often includes the preparation of a rehousing or boxing unit as options for a full mount.  Essentially, a mount is created that allows an artifact to transfer from storage to display with minimal handling.  The example below is a custom made storage box to house a pair of epaulettes and the metal container they originally came in.

Passive Mounts

Passive mounts are where the artifact rests on a prepared panel without stitching. For safe handling a custom made lid is created and secured with Velcro tabs. Both the padded lid and mount provide gentle pressure to support the artifact during movement.  The example below shows how even n-dimensional features can be accommodated, notice the cut-out areas in the lid to fit the tassels on the banner.