the soldering and brazing is the corners. the back needs sealing too. front is somewhat better sealed because of glass.
Herb.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anthony Farr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 10:53 Subject: Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies > Am I the only person on this list to have seen sealed metal frames. The > corners are welded or soldered or brazed shut, I don't know the process > used. I have seen such frames often in galleries. > > I once saw a frame containing one of the great artworks of history, or > perhaps it was the first known photograph (the one of the French farmyard?) > but I don't remember exactly. It was actually an outer frame, the work > itself was in a more decorative frame inside it. Not only was it > hermetically sealed but it came with its own air-conditioner. The frame was > metal.
