Uniform/Jersey Collections - store or display?

[hiramman]

I'm looking for some feedback on what some of the others are doing with their collections of jerseys and uniforms. I know many of you have many jerseys and uniforms in your collections. Do you display all of them or have them in the closet? I'm trying to find out what others are doing. I've got a few jerseys hanging in a locker display, but have gotten worried about dust ruining or staining the tops of the shoulders where they hang on the hanger for long periods of time.

I also have one nice flannel Yankee pinstripe. Do I need to worry about moths? Does anyone store their jerseys in clear garmet bags? Does artificial lighting fade the jerseys? Does UV lighting damage jerseys like they do autographs?

Any ideas and solutions?

[Swoboda4]

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Untill I figure out how to properly download photos,here's what I did with items I had belonging to one player. With no real intent ,I found myself with a g/u jersey and then two g/u bats belonging to robin ventura. You now become on the lookout for additional items that can round out a shadowbox collection. I have a 4' x 4' x 5" homemade shadowbox,,hinged at the top(plexiglass and pine to keep it as light as possible.) I then acquired white g/u pants w/ripped dirt stain. Pants hanging vertically on the left w/2 bats also vertically in front of them.Jersey on the right with 4 PSA rookie cards at the bottom right with a newspaper article on foamboard. Now a game used batting glove or Topps signed contract will finish this presentation off perfectly.
I have a similar accumulation of items for Viola,Burntitz,Payton. But sadly,all too few walls in the downstairs family room

[kylehess10]

Re: Uniform/Jersey Collections - store or display?

I'm looking for some feedback on what some of the others are doing with their collections of jerseys and uniforms. I know many of you have many jerseys and uniforms in your collections. Do you display all of them or have them in the closet? I'm trying to find out what others are doing. I've got a few jerseys hanging in a locker display, but have gotten worried about dust ruining or staining the tops of the shoulders where they hang on the hanger for long periods of time.

I also have one nice flannel Yankee pinstripe. Do I need to worry about moths? Does anyone store their jerseys in clear garmet bags? Does artificial lighting fade the jerseys? Does UV lighting damage jerseys like they do autographs?

Any ideas and solutions?

If there isn't any more room for jersey's in my cases, I first get a thick plastic clothes hanger (I get mine at Big Lots for $2 each). They give it a small 3-D look. Second, I get a plastic cover which I get for free at my local dry cleaners. I put a few pieces of clear tape on the bottom to close it up so no dust gets in and it's a great alternative holder:

[hiramman]

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Space is also a problem that I have, that's why I was wondering what some of the other collectors are doing. I know some collectors have 10, 20, 30+ jerseys and was wondering what they do. I've got maybe 10-12 jerseys with some just being common players, but a few are really nice and I'm just worroed about maintaining their quality and value.

[kylehess10]

Re: Uniform/Jersey Collections - store or display?

Space is also a problem that I have, that's why I was wondering what some of the other collectors are doing. I know some collectors have 10, 20, 30+ jerseys and was wondering what they do. I've got maybe 10-12 jerseys with some just being common players, but a few are really nice and I'm just worroed about maintaining their quality and value.

Good question. Well here's a pic from another thread from darylv1. He puts them on what looks to be a simple straight clothes rack. Seems perfect for someone who has a lot of jersey's.

[RKGIBSON]

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I keep about 50 of my favorites displayed, folded, in a upright case with a sliding door. I usually have 6 maniquins on display that I change the jerseys on pretty regular. The remainder of my jerseys I keep in a cedar chest. I do not leave this room exposed to outside light very often.

Everything that I have mounted in picture frames are behind UV protective glass. I don't worry a lot about dust. As long as they are clean and dry that come off easy

The maniquins can be bought from National Equipment in Kansas City, MO. They sent me a catalog and were easy to do business with.

Roger

[gatorcollector]

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Mine were in the closet until I took over the bonus room upstairs a few months ago. Baseball and basketball on one side, football on the other.

[hiramman]

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Some very nice displays. Thanks for the photos Kyle, Roger, & gatorcollector. I'm sure everyone loves seeing how other collectors display their collections. Anymore ides and/or photos?

[skyking26]

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Jerseys are the most difficult to display because of display space and the large amount of room they take up. I have 4 individual jersey cases on the wall for 4 fav's, the rest unfortunately are in a plastic bag in my closet until I come up with some alternatives...

[dcrules01]

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Here is mine all Mets.I have since aquired more and yes space is a problem

[dcrules01]

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Swoboda I would love to see that collection..Burnitz and Ventura were 2 of my favorite players..I use photobucket.com for all my pics..Its easy to use if you need any assistance give me a shout..

Untill I figure out how to properly download photos,here's what I did with items I had belonging to one player. With no real intent ,I found myself with a g/u jersey and then two g/u bats belonging to robin ventura. You now become on the lookout for additional items that can round out a shadowbox collection. I have a 4' x 4' x 5" homemade shadowbox,,hinged at the top(plexiglass and pine to keep it as light as possible.) I then acquired white g/u pants w/ripped dirt stain. Pants hanging vertically on the left w/2 bats also vertically in front of them.Jersey on the right with 4 PSA rookie cards at the bottom right with a newspaper article on foamboard. Now a game used batting glove or Topps signed contract will finish this presentation off perfectly.
I have a similar accumulation of items for Viola,Burntitz,Payton. But sadly,all too few walls in the downstairs family room

[PK]

Re: Uniform/Jersey Collections - store or display?

I keep about 50 of my favorites displayed, folded, in a upright case with a sliding door. I usually have 6 maniquins on display that I change the jerseys on pretty regular. The remainder of my jerseys I keep in a cedar chest. I do not leave this room exposed to outside light very often.

Everything that I have mounted in picture frames are behind UV protective glass. I don't worry a lot about dust. As long as they are clean and dry that come off easy

The maniquins can be bought from National Equipment in Kansas City, MO. They sent me a catalog and were easy to do business with.

Roger

Roger, i went to the web site but do not see any maniquins that have broad shoulders like yours...do you have anything extra under your jerseys to broaden the shoulders?

Thanks

Matt

[GoldenSportsCollection]

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Long time reader, 25 year collector, first post. Nice sports rooms. Here's my example of a proper college football display. Please copy and paste this link;

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/deaconshawni/album/576460762396210013

Enjoy, Shawn

www.goldensportscollection.com

[dcrules01]

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Nice collection ...Are all the helmets and jerseys game worn?? Is hat Marion Barber hangin on your wall

[GoldenSportsCollection]

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All the jerseys are game worn, w/ the exception of a very few that were worn preseason (for a couple NFL jerseys). All the helmets were game worn w/ the exception of the 1972 Hawkeyes which was a helmet lamp at one time. I had my friends at Helmet Hut put in the suspension. It'll do till I can find a gamer.

And yes, both of those are Marion Barber game worn jerseys on the wall. One from his Gopher days, and one Cowboys rookie jersey.

Thanks for the kind words! Shawn