Custom Framing Services

The Harrison Gallery offers custom framing services using museum quality acid free archival materials that are the finest available for the conservation of artworks. Artwork, photographs, textiles, historic documents and memorabilia can be framed with a variety of options including standard frames, single or double mats, shadowbox frames, double sided frames, UV protective glass, etc. Custom design services are available as gallery staff consults with clients on design recommendations. A large number of frame and mat styles are available, as are calligraphy services. Examples of specialty frames can be seen below:

Two-Sided Rehearsal Dinner and Wedding Invitation

The rehearsal dinner and breakfast invitation in this frame are double matted with a green mat under white to set off the documents. The mats are double cut to accommodate the two invitations.

Textile Bag

This ancient Colombian textile bag is hand stitched with cotton on stretched linen in a shadow box frame. Framing protects the textile from dust and aging, as well as providing a safe environment for its display.

Box Frame with Medal, Book and Note

This shadow box frame includes a handwritten letter, a medal, and an antique book, which is below the mat and seen in the upper right corner. Sentimental and/or valuable objects can be framed so they can be enjoyed on display.

Family Photograph with Calligraphy

This example shows a family photograph in a standard gold frame with personal notations done in fine calligraphy on the mat.

Wedding Announcement in Red Velvet

This wedding announcement is framed in a standard gold frame with a red velvet mat and UV protective glass.

Gold Mirrors

Choose a beveled mirror to enhance your décor. A wide number of frame styles, sizes, and shapes, including oval, are available, including 24K gold.

Oil Painting by John Terelak

This oil painting, stretched on canvas, is framed with the appropriate style 24K gold leaf, hand carved with hand finished corners. This standard format for framing is used for valuable oil paintings. No mat or glass are required.

Photograph, Iris Print by Paul Goldberg

Photographs, pastels, watercolors, and Iris prings are extremely sensitive to light and require UV protective glass. For extra visibility, UV glass is available in a non-reflective surface. Notice the non-glare surface of the blacks on this photograph.