Each set of boxes includes a pair of cotton gloves that should be worn when handling the prints to protect the papers and inks from the dirt and oil on one’s hands and fingers. A set of three ribbons, one for each box, is also provided. The ribbons, once properly installed, will facilitate removing the prints from the box for viewing. One ribbon needs to be installed in each box. To install, carefully remove all prints from a box; place the ribbon along the inside bottom of the box at the midpoint along the length of the box, bisecting the length; then place the stack of prints back in the box over the ribbon. The ribbon should lap over the stack of prints and the dangling ends should be placed inside the box when the lid is replaced. When viewing the prints in this way, place the top glassine on a clean surface and be careful always to handle the prints by the edges of the paper. In this way each print can be viewed outside of the box. Place the first print face down on the sheet of glassine that has already been removed before removing the next image in the box. By following this procedure, each image can be viewed both on its own and appreciated as part of the suite of prints in each box. This system also allows the prints to remain in order (alphabetical by the artist’s last name). Once all have been viewed, the entire stack can be returned to the box with care.

Standard procedures for the preservation of all works on paper should be followed in caring for your Limited Edition Art Boxes. Avoid exposing the prints to direct natural light for long periods of time, whether or not the print is framed. If you choose to frame one or more of these prints, we recommend using a professional framer; be sure to ask that acid-free materials be used along with spacer bars and UV-filtering Plexiglas. Be aware of the importance of securing the prints and the boxes in a clean and dust-free environment. The boxes will be best preserved by using the acid-free paper in which they were wrapped for delivery.