Framing or Art Supply Packaging Fragment with New York Solar Print Label
Mixed Media / Ephemera on Packaging Paper • Unknown / Commercial Framer or Supplier
Style & Movement
Commercial Ephemera
Medium & Technique
Printed adhesive label affixed to crumpled brown kraft paper wrapping
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (circa 1970s-1990s)
Dimensions & Format
Not applicable (detail view of packaging ephemera)
Subject Description
The image shows a partially torn brown paper wrapping or backing of a framed work, featuring an intact rectangular adhesive label from New York Solar Print, located at 2215 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park, N.Y., detailing services including art supplies and framing.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; the brown paper is heavily creased, torn, and distressed, though the central adhesive label remains relatively clear and legible with minor edge wear.
Estimated Market Value
Minimal / Nominal value as an art or framing artifact
Auction Estimate
Not applicable / Ephemera value only
Provenance History
Indicative of framing and art supplies sourced from New York Solar Print in New Hyde Park, New York, suggesting regional framing history from the late 20th century.
Art Historical Significance
Illustrates regional commercial history of art supply and framing businesses in the New York metropolitan area during the latter half of the 20th century.
Notable Features
Features a vintage typography business label from 'New York Solar Print' complete with telephone area code formatting and services offered.
Condition Issues
Crumpled paper substrate, tears, folds, localized dust, and slight edge abrasion on the label.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a dry, stable environment away from direct light to prevent further degradation of the paper substrate if preserved as archival ephemera.