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Tru Vue is a US maker of high-performance glass and acrylic glazing, including anti-reflective, UV-protective and conservation-grade products for custom picture framing, museums, displays, interiors and electronics, and is based in McCook, near Chicago. Founded in 1946 as Chicago Dial to make glass for radio dials and later television screens, it is part of the Performance Surfaces segment of Minneapolis-based Apogee Enterprises alongside ChromaLuxe, Unisub and ResinDek. Its product lines include Museum Glass, Conservation Clear and Optium Museum Acrylic, sold to framers through distributors and supplied to museums and collectors for artworks and exhibitions.
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Why UV Protection Matters in Custom Framing
A customer walks into your shop carrying a piece they've been meaning to frame for years.Maybe it's a wedding photo. A child's artwork. A signed poster from a favorite concert. A diploma. An original piece of art.Whatever the item, the reason for framing
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Industrial Scene (1965)
PrevPrevious By Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 - 1976) Application Framed Art Category University Industrial Scene (1965) by L. S. Lowry prior to conservation treatment by Lancashire Conservation Studios, showing the artwork in its original housing and fram
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Preserving the Industrial North: The Conservation of L. S. Lowry's Industrial Scene (1965)
By Sarah Potter, Conservator and Collections Care Manager at The Whitworth, University of Manchester This conservation project focused on Lowry's Industrial Scene (1965), a notable work by L. S. Lowry (1887-1976), the pre-eminent visual chronicler of the
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Pastel Painting Protection
PrevPrevious Next Next By Fabio Cuffari Dialley Application Framed Art Category Other A pastel painting depicting Saint Michael with scales and wings, showcasing the medium's rich color, depth, and expressive detail.A detailed view of Saint Michael reveal
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Advanced Glazing for Pastel Painting Preservation
Protecting Pastel Paintings: The Role of Advanced Glazing in Preserving Artistic Integrity By Fabio Cuffari Dialley, Professional Pastel Artist Pastel painting is widely recognized for its unique luminosity, depth of color, and immediacy of expression. At
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Durham First Folio Exhibition: Shakespeare Recovered
PrevPrevious Next Next By Durham University Application Display Case Category Library Image 1: The Droeshout portrait of Shakespeare from Durham's First Folio, imaged before the time of its theft in 1998. The portrait page, which featured handwritten info
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Shakespeare Recovered: Conserving Durham's Stolen First Folio
By Lauren Moon-Schott, Rare Book Conservator at Durham University Shakespeare Recovered, explores the work of our conservation team to make the First Folio accessible again. Durham University has recently completed the conservation of their Shakespeare Fi
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The Display of Parmigianino's Double-Sided Drawings: Two New Plinths Designed for the Reopening of The Courtauld Gallery
By Ketty Gottardo, Martin Halusa Curator of Drawings, and Kate Edmondson, Paper Conservator, The Courtauld After 3 years, The Courtauld reopened to the public in November 2021. The reopening followed a major transformation to restore its grandeur and crea
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The Difference Between Anti-Glare & Anti-Reflective Glass: How to Educate Your Customers
Whether your customer is a small coffee shop operating a drive thru or a local grocer looking for digital wayfinding signage, you want to ensure that their brand is not only prominently displayed but is protected from external elements like ultraviolet ra
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Glass or Acrylic? Considerations for Framed Artwork
By Hugh Phibbs - Preservation Consultant Glazing materials, like glass and acrylic sheets, are clear, flat and thin. Beyond these similarities, they differ in most respects and both have advantages and disadvantages for protecting works of art. Selecting
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