Dutch Patches

This is a frame I did for one of my long-time customers who often brings me really interesting and unique items to frame. He had a collection of seven small Dutch patches, depicting clothing worn in various regions of the Netherlands. Each patch measured approximately 1 ½” (wide) x 2 ¼” (high).  A neutral colour was chosen for the top and bottom mats, with a narrow reveal of orange (a colour associated with the Netherlands) for the middle mat. Tru Vue’s conservation clear glass was chosen for its UV protection
 Since the fabric was fairly thin and fragile, the patches were individually encapsulated with archival clear polyester film rather than sewn in place.
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