I recently attended the CN Canadian Women's Open (golf) Edmonton. I have a number of autographs on ball caps and on a pin flag. what would be the best way to maintain their signed condition? is there any spray or treatment to maintain these items. They will not be worn further. thanks.

Clough

I would think that any clear spray that is used for crafts would do the trick other than making sure that they are stored in an environment that is neither too hot or too cold. I would also think that storing such items in an environment where the relative humidity is 35% to 65% should be good for them to last.

MrsMac2003

I know this is supposed to be an answer but I am also curious about this subject for my own autographed t-shirts and ball caps. Would using any kind of a preservative spray like you suggested affect the value of the autograph? That is my concern...

Clough

If you are talking about the monetary value of an origianl autograph, I would think that to alter the signature in anyway of a famous person might make it less valuable. The signatures should be preserved as much in there original state as possible. I know that this is somewhat in difference to the answer that I have already given. But, I thought that passrat was talking about signatures as just keepsakes and not as collectible items that might someday be cherished for the possible monetary value that they might have.

MrsMac2003

It could be that is exactly what she intended and different from what my intentions are but I am glad I asked! LOL Thank you!

Clough

Thank you!

Hopefully, the information that I provided was true and correct.