Grayson Perry Marriage flag

Category: Textiles
Extra Large Box Frame

Challenge

This wonderful cotton fabric and embroidery applique Marriage Flag by Grayson Perry RA is 97cm x 143cm.

An extra large box frame is called for to present, protect and preserve a valuable artwork of this size.

Approach

To display the flag we designed a high-specification, shadow box frame. With a white hand-stained finish.

We hung the flag inside the frame from a piece of white dowel. This pole is screwed into place from the back of the frame.

The fabric is also carefully stitched in the bottom edge to keep it flat to the conservation backing board.

We used reduced reflection and UV protection glass for the greatest clarity and to help prevent the flag’s rich colours from fading.

Result

This collectable textile artwork looks stunning in its large, white frame. Its owner now has a treasured artwork preserved for generations to come.