The summer has been beautiful here in western Massachusetts, and we hope you're enjoying it as much as we are.  Some of us recently attended the 25th edition of our local music and arts festival, on the grounds of Greenfield Community College. (Molly has been a member of the board of the Greenfield Community College Foundation for more than ten years, and many of our staff have attended classes there).

Hot Air Balloon Launch at the Green River Festival in Greenfield, Massachusetts

SmallCorp Channel Fillets

Channel fillets are a tasteful and popular option for our Tig 7 and Tig 8 frames. They are 3/4" thick and are available in depths of 3/4", 1" and 1 1/2". Unfortunately we don't offer custom sizes.  Channel fillets consist of an aluminum channel (powdercoated to match the frame) with wood infill, screwed in place from outside the frame.  They are frequently used in very large frames for maps, quilts and flags, where gluing very long fillets may be a challenge.

We would be glad to answer questions about channel fillets any time.

Solar Update

We're generating as much power as we can use.  See how we are doing right now.

The MFA celebrated the opening of a new gallery last month, devoted specifically to the display of jewelry.  The Rita J. and Stanley H. Kaplan Family Foundation Gallery will allow the museum to selectively display the best of its over 11,000 pieces of jewelry.

The current exhibit, "Jewels, Gems and Treasures: Ancient to Modern" is drawn from the MFA's collection and select loans. They range from a 24th-century BC Nubian conch shell amulet, to Mary Todd Lincoln's 19th-century diamond and gold suite, to a 20th-century platinum, diamond, ruby, and sapphire Flag brooch honoring the sacrifices of the Doughboys in World War I. Additionally there are many non-Western adornments, from feathers, claws, and mica appliqués to coral and rock crystal, serving a protective role, guarding their wearer from dangerous circumstances or malevolent forces.  

SmallCorp is proud to have been involved in the launch of the new gallery.  We rehabilitated and updated historic stainless steel cases owned by the museum. We sealed the cases and performed air exchange testing, then installed LED spotlights to highlight the often tiny items on display.

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New SmallCorp Catalog and Case Brochures

We've updated our catalog, and it's available on-line.  Let us know if we should mail you a hard copy, which includes a powdercoat chip chart.

We've also put together some brochures that compare the features and benefits of our various case options. Find them here. 

The Undercover Curator

Read about National Portrait Gallery director Sandy Nairne and his secret role in recovering the Tate's stolen Turners.

Article 

Art and Textile Storage Racks
 

Re-introducing one of our best-kept secrets - the SmallCorp art and textile storage rack:

SmallCorp storage racks are great for maps, textiles and paintings

We custom-fabricate these versatile storage units to client specifications. The size and number of storage slots can be customized to fit your project or materials.  Racks are fabricated from 100% archival materials and feature locking casters. 

They are frequently used to store textile and map collections.  We often provide aluminum honeycomb support panels and/or archival SmallTrays made to fit our racks. 

Looking for a Giant Face?

We're about to receive a shipment of giant clear Cyro FF 3/16" x 91" x 150" acrylic sheet. If you're glazing something big, give use a call.