RagMat Specifier

Rm2017-2018

Elements of Great Matting

RAGMAT MUSEUM BOARDS ARE time-testedFor over 1500 years, cotton rag paper has been both the courier and curator of history. Cotton rag paper has been the choice of artists, composers, historians, writers, and book printers because of its preeminent strength and remarkable permanence.

To date, virtually all museums, libraries and professional framers rely on cotton rag matboard, often referred to as “museum board”, to exhibit and conserve treasured manuscripts, documents and fine works of art.

RAGMAT MUSEUM BOARDS ARE pureCotton is nature’s purest form of cellulose. It is inherently free of lignin, acid and other non-cellulose contaminants found in wood pulp. Cotton fiber pulp is reliable, sturdy and far superior to bleached, chemically processed wood pulp used to produce other conservation boards.

Cotton has a natural, lasting brightness that does not require the high level of bleaching agents typically used to whiten chemically processed wood pulp boards.

RAGMAT MUSEUM BOARDS ARE strongThe long flat fibers of natural cotton pulp intertwine, creating a strong, resilient matboard, more durable than bleached chemical wood pulp fiber. Less processing of pure cotton cellulose results in a stronger product and less damage to the environment.

RAGMAT MUSEUM BOARDS ARE archivalRagMat Museum products meet all of the stringent standards of the Library of Congress, Fine Art Trade Guild, PPFA and other respected governing authorities. Each RagMat Museum board features 100% cotton construction ensuring that only the safest materials come in contact with the artwork.

The time-honored practice of making paper from cotton fiber is still employed by Crescent today to produce its RagMat® Museum Boards. It’s a Crescent tradition that continues to stand the test of time.

For over 110 years, Crescent has produced the highest quality artist substrates and 100% cotton museum quality matting and mounting boards. Each RagMat Museum board is specifically designed for the display and protection of artwork. Trust Crescent’s Museum quality products when matting and presenting valuable art originals or items of historical importance.

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R agMat Spec i f i e R 1Chipped or printed representations in this specifier cannot duplicate the delicate color nuances of the actual product. Please refer to corner samples for accurate color match.

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Key: RagMat Museum Solids, 32x40 (81x102cm) RagMat Museum Solids (Unbuffered), 32x40 (81x102cm) RagMat, 32x40 (81x102cm) RagMat Antiquarian, 32x40 (81x102cm) RagMat Museum Solids, 40x60 (102x152cm) RagMat, 40x60 (102x152cm) RagMat Noir, 32x40 (81x102cm)

RAGMAT MUSEUM SOLIDS (UNBUFFERED)Museum matting and mounting board. 100% cotton, acid-free and lignin-free. Solid color throughout. For photographs and textiles requiring a low alkaline environment.

White2299

Antique White2298

Cream2297

Optic Black2296

Dark Cream1108

Cool White1170

White2253 2262 2263 (48x72)

2273 (48x96) 2283 (60x104) 1536 (6 ply) 2238 (8 ply) 2268 (8 ply)

Archival Mist1100

Vintage Gray1102

Sprout1127

Shetland1125

Inverness1121 81121

Neutral Gray1101

Soft Cream1173 81173

Sand Dollar1126 81126 21126 (8 ply)

Silk1171

Antique Tan1104 81104 21104 (8 ply)

Clay1175

Briar1133

Bramble1134

Brownstone1177

Stratford1122

Gray1117

Soft White1112 81112 21112 (8 ply)

821112 (8 ply)

Antique White2259 2260 2279 (48x96)

2289 (60x104) 2239 (8 ply) 82239 (8 ply)

Shoreline1128

Desert Sand1105 81105

Fern1178

Loam1136

Fieldstone1137

Almond1114 81114

Cream2255 2261

22255 (8 ply)

Antique Gray1106 81106 21106 (8 ply)

Beige1174

Bluff1129

Suntan1176

Williamsburg Green1179

Sable1184

New Castle1123

Hedge1135

Black1115 81115 2275 (48x96)

21115 (8 ply) 821115 (8 ply)

RAGMAT MUSEUM SOLIDSMuseum Matboard – 100% cotton, acid-free and lignin-free. Solid color throughout. Special surface sizing for French matting and art media.

RagMat® Cotton Matboards

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Chipped or printed representations in this specifier cannot duplicate the delicate color nuances of the actual product. Please refer to corner samples for accurate color match.

RAGMATPremium quality conservation surfaces on 100% cotton core and backing papers.

White1610 81610

61610

Off White1606 81606

Moonlight1685

Optic White1684 61684

Satin1421

Antique White1609 81609

Cotton White1686 81686

Palm Beach White1571 81571

61571

Cream1608

Warm White1650

Wheat1604

Antique Buff1582

Cloth1423

Whisper White1688

Spice Ivory1603 81603

61603

Olde Tan1583 81583

Cashew1692

Flaxen1651 1714

Sandstorm1689 81689

61689

Sand1567

Suntan1565

Ivory1588 81588

Sandstone1566


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PURE. NATURAL. STRONG. COLORFUL.

RagMat Museum Solids100% cotton board featuring

one solid color throughout

RagMatOver 150 choices on

a brilliant white cotton core

RagMat AntiquarianVintage colors on a natural

cream cotton core

RagMat NoirClassic neutral colors on a dramatic black cotton core

Very White1613 81613

Script White1664 81664

Brite White1607 81607

Alabaster1636

Eiderdown1687

Cloud1420

Olde Grey1594

French Buff1570

French Jonquil1678

Ra1517

Naples Yellow1649

Chamois Gold1663

Topaz1619 81619

Sauterne1683

Olive Bronze1690 61690

Dark Olive1546 1722

Wasabi1518

Wild Basil1679

Grecian Olive1522

Avocado1555

Chive1427

Silver Leaf1597

Sage1631 81631

Williamsburg Green1554 81554

Black Watch1633

Sherwood Green1693

Malachite1641

Laurel Green1654

Gecko1519

Ocean Mist1592

Tapestry1638

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Barely Blue1665

Aruba1642

Williamsburg Blue1578 81578

Lake1429

Country Blue1656

Clearwater1682

Sky Blue1646

Blue Belle1659

Biscay Blue1552

Storm Blue1551

Lapis1626 81626

1723

Newport Blue1550 81550

Ink Blue1431

Sheer Blue1666

Tuscany Blue1512

Imperial Blue1660

Patriot Blue1647 81647

Royal Orchid1514

Ultramarine1648

Calypso Blue1513

Periwinkle Blue1624

French Lilac1670

Barely Pink1672

Cherub Pink1645

Cerise1627

Azalea1644

Garnet1643

Grey Violet1595

Purple Wildflower1640

Amethyst1639

True Red1612 81612

Really Red1673

Crimson1625 81625

Napa Wine1528

Maroon1653 81653

Pastel Pink1605

New Clay1616

Auburn1652



Light Umbria1545 1709

Brighton1547

Dusty Blue1599

Bar Harbor Gray1553

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Chipped or printed representations in this specifier cannot duplicate the delicate color nuances of the actual product. Please refer to corner samples for accurate color match.

RAGMATPremium quality conservation surfaces on 100% cotton core and backing papers.


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Shade1433

Old Gold1768

White61610

Palm Beach White61571

Optic White61684

Spice Ivory61603

Sandstorm61689

Olive Bronze61690

Espresso61662

Dawn Gray61574

Ashen61704

Antique Ivory1705

Brittany1716

Lapis1723

Moss1702

Dark Olive1722

Foxhunt Green1703

Flaxen1714

Stonehenge1713

Light Umbria1709

Dark Umbria1710

Hazelnut1708

Rubia1706

Black Walnut1711

Grayling1718

Ashen1704

Black1721

Premium quality conservation surfaces on 100% cotton solid black core and backing papers.

Premium quality conservation surfaces on 100% cotton natural cream core and backing papers.

Oak Brown1564

Tampico Brown1563

Moroccan Spice1525

Taos1629

Sunset Clay1675

Tandoori1526

Russet1558

Redwood1559

Mist1572 81572

Sepia1561

Rust1560

Nutmeg1584 81584

Copley Gray1575

Sable1562 81562

Espresso1662 61662

Filbert1691

Bali Sand1524

Medium Gray1600

Sea Shell1593

Pearl1573

Dawn Gray1574 61574

Silver Gray1602 81602

Fog1634

Ashen1548

1704 61704

River Rock1668

Dark Gray1576 81576

Raven Black1577 81577

100% Cotton Core

& Backing Paper

Meets all Museum

Standards Set by

F.A.T.G.†

Meets all Conservation

Standards Set by

F.A.T.G.

Facing Papers Exceed Industry

Standards for Fade & Bleed

Acid-Free & Lignin-Free

Surface, Core & Backing Paper

pH 8.5 - 9.5

Buffered with Calcium

Carbonate to an Alkaline Reserve

of 3-5%

RagMat Museum Solids

RagMat Museum Solids

(Unbuffered)

RagMat Solids Mounting Boards

RagMat

RagMat Antiquarian

RagMat Noir

RagMat® Selector Guide

†Fine Art Trade Guild

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White/Antique White1530

(White shown)

White1150 2 ply 32x40 81150 2 ply 40x60 1153 4 ply 32x40 1162 4 ply 40x60 1163 4 ply 48x60

White/Antique White1530

(Antique White shown)

Antique White1157 2 ply 32x40 1159 4 ply 32x40 1169 4 ply 48x60

Off White/Cream1531

(Off White shown)

Cream1152 2 ply 32x40 1155 4 ply 32x40 1161 4 ply 40x60

Off White/Cream1531

(Cream shown)

RAGMAT SOLIDSMuseum mounting board. 100% cotton, solid color throughout.

MUSEUM DUPLExTwo-sided museum mounting board. Double-sided 100% cotton board with a different color each side. .045 thickness

RagMat® Cotton Mounting BoardsWhen mounting and matting valuable artwork, it is important to complete the conservation package by protecting the artwork on both sides. That is why Crescent offers the most complete collection of 100% cotton mounting boards in the industry. Available in a variety of sizes and thicknesses, and in the most useable colors, Crescent RagMat cotton mounting boards are versatile enough to satisfy any conservation mounting need.

Available in sheets or rolls: 1510.17 1/2 ply Thick 32"x40" sheet 1505.19 1 ply Thick 32"x100' roll 1515.17 1 ply Thick 32"x40" sheet

MUSEUM BARRIER PAPER100% cotton Off White barrier paper for a variety of framing and storage applications.

NOTE: RAgMAt® Cotton MoUntIng BoARdS ARe foR MoUntIng only!

the mounting boards are constructed of a porous material designed to be receptive to mounting adhesives. As a result, the mounting boards do not accept

mat opening cuts (straight or beveled) as cleanly as our RagMat matboard.

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RMSPEC Printed in the U.S.A.Copyright 2017

® Registered trademark of Crescent Cardboard Company, L.L.C.

100 W. Willow Road • Wheeling, Illinois 60090 U.S.A. www.crescentpro.com

800.323.1055

RAGMAT COLOR INDEX

1100 Archival Mist 1-B71101 Neutral Gray 1-C71102 Vintage Gray 1-A71104 Antique Tan 1-C41105 Desert Sand 1-E41106 Antique Gray 1-D31108 Dark Cream 1-C31112 Soft White 1-E21114 Almond 1-E31115 Black 1-F81117 Gray 1-E71121 Inverness 1-A51122 Stratford 1-D71123 New Castle 1-F71125 Shetland 1-A61126 Sand Dollar 1-C21127 Sprout 1-B51128 Shoreline 1-A41129 Bluff 1-D41133 Briar 1-C51134 Bramble 1-D51135 Hedge 1-E61136 Loam 1-D61137 Fieldstone 1-B61150 White (2 ply) 5-C31152 Cream (2 ply) 5-E31153 White 5-C31155 Cream 5-E31157 Antique White (2 ply) 5-D31159 Antique White 5-D31161 Cream 5-E31162 White 5-C31163 White (48x60) 5-C31169 Antique White (48x60) 5-D31170 Cool White 1-A21171 Silk 1-D21173 Soft Cream 1-A31174 Beige 1-F31175 Clay 1-B41176 Suntan 1-F41177 Brownstone 1-C61178 Fern 1-E51179 Williamsburg Green 1-F51184 Sable 1-F61420 Cloud 2-A81421 Satin 2-B91423 Cloth 2-C91427 Chive 3-A71429 Lake 3-C91431 Ink Blue 3-D91433 Shade 4-F21505.19 Off White (1 ply Roll) 5-C41510.17 Off White (1/2 ply Sheet) 5-C41512 Tuscany Blue 3-C21513 Calypso Blue 3-D51514 Royal Orchid 3-E41515.17 Off White (1 ply Sheet) 5-C41517 Ra 2-F71518 Wasabi 3-B11519 Gecko 3-B21522 Grecian Olive 3-A41524 Bali Sand 4-B11525 Moroccan Spice 4-A11526 Tandoori 4-A31528 Napa Wine 3-E101530 White/Antique White 5-C21531 Off White/Cream 5-E2

1536 White (6 ply) 1-B21545 Light Umbria 3-A31546 Dark Olive 3-A101547 Brighton 3-C41548 Ashen 4-E41550 Newport Blue 3-C101551 Storm Blue 3-C71552 Biscay Blue 3-B101553 Bar Harbor Gray 3-C61554 Williamsburg Green 3-B51555 Avocado 3-A81558 Russet 4-A51559 Redwood 4-B41560 Rust 4-B31561 Sepia 4-C31562 Sable 4-C41563 Tampico Brown 4-C21564 Oak Brown 4-B21565 Suntan 2-E101566 Sandstone 2-E91567 Sand 2-E81570 French Buff 2-F51571 Palm Beach White 2-C61572 Mist 4-D11573 Pearl 4-D41574 Dawn Gray 4-E31575 Copley Gray 4-E51576 Dark Gray 4-F11577 Raven Black 4-F31578 Williamsburg Blue 3-C81582 Antique Buff 2-D71583 Olde Tan 2-D91584 Nutmeg 4-B51588 Ivory 2-D61592 Ocean Mist 3-B61593 Sea Shell 4-D31594 Olde Grey 2-E61595 Grey Violet 3-E51597 Silver Leaf 3-A21599 Dusty Blue 3-C51600 Medium Gray 4-D21602 Silver Gray 4-E11603 Spice Ivory 2-D51604 Wheat 2-D81605 Pastel Pink 3-F21606 Off White 2-B61607 Brite White 2-A61608 Cream 2-C101609 Antique White 2-C71610 White 2-B71612 True Red 3-F71613 Very White 2-A51616 New Clay 3-F11619 Topaz 2-F101624 Periwinkle Blue 3-E31625 Crimson 3-F91626 Lapis 3-D81627 Cerise 3-F61629 Taos 4-A21631 Sage 3-A61633 Black Watch 3-B81634 Fog 4-E21636 Alabaster 2-A101638 Tapestry 3-C31639 Amethyst 3-E61640 Purple Wildflower 3-E71641 Malachite 3-B3

1642 Aruba 3-D31643 Garnet 3-E91644 Azalea 3-F51645 Cherub Pink 3-F41646 Sky Blue 3-D21647 Patriot Blue 3-D61648 Ultramarine 3-D101649 Naples Yellow 2-F81650 Warm White 2-C81651 Flaxen 2-E51652 Auburn 3-F101653 Maroon 3-E81654 Laurel Green 3-B71656 Country Blue 3-B91659 Blue Belle 3-D41660 Imperial Blue 3-D71662 Espresso 4-C51663 Chamois Gold 2-F91664 Script White 2-A71665 Barely Blue 3-E11666 Sheer Blue 3-C11668 River Rock 4-D51670 French Lilac 3-E21672 Barely Pink 3-F31673 Really Red 3-F81675 Sunset Clay 4-A41678 French Jonquil 2-F61679 Wild Basil 3-A51682 Clearwater 3-D11683 Sauterne 3-A11684 Optic White 2-B81685 Moonlight 2-B51686 Cotton White 2-C51687 Eiderdown 2-A91688 Whisper White 2-B101689 Sandstorm 2-D101690 Olive Bronze 3-A91691 Filbert 4-C11692 Cashew 2-E71693 Sherwood Green 3-B41702 Moss 4-B91703 Foxhunt Green 4-C91704 Ashen 4-E101705 Antique Ivory 4-C81706 Rubia 4-A101708 Hazelnut 4-B101709 Light Umbria 4-E91710 Dark Umbria 4-F91711 Black Walnut 4-F81713 Stonehenge 4-E81714 Flaxen 4-D81716 Brittany 4-D101718 Grayling 4-C101721 Black 4-F101722 Dark Olive 4-D91723 Lapis 4-A91768 Old Gold 4-F42238 White (8 ply) 1-B22239 Antique White (8 ply) 1-F22253 White 1-B22255 Cream 1-B32259 Antique White 1-F22260 Antique White 1-F22261 Cream 1-B32262 White 1-B22263 White (48x72) 1-B22268 White (8 ply) 1-B2

2273 White (48x96) 1-B22275 Black (48x96) 1-F82279 Antique White (48x96) 1-F22283 White (60x104) 1-B22289 Antique White (60x104) 1-F22296 Optic Black (Unbuffered) 1-F92297 Cream (Unbuffered) 1-E92298 Antique White (Unbuffered) 1-D92299 White (Unbuffered) 1-C921104 Antique Tan (8 ply) 1-C421106 Antique Gray (8 ply) 1-D321112 Soft White (8 ply) 1-E221115 Black (8 ply) 1-F821126 Sand Dollar (8 ply) 1-C222255 Cream (8 ply) 1-B361571 Palm Beach White 4-D661574 Dawn Gray 4-D761603 Spice Ivory 4-F661610 White 4-C661662 Espresso 4-E761684 Optic White 4-E661689 Sandstorm 4-A761690 Olive Bronze 4-B761704 Ashen 4-C781104 Antique Tan 1-C481105 Desert Sand 1-E481106 Antique Gray 1-D381112 Soft White 1-E281114 Almond 1-E381115 Black 1-F881121 Inverness 1-A581126 Sand Dollar 1-C281150 White (2 ply) 5-C381173 Soft Cream 1-A381550 Newport Blue 3-C1081554 Williamsburg Green 3-B581562 Sable 4-C481571 Palm Beach White 2-C681572 Mist 4-D181576 Dark Gray 4-F181577 Raven Black 4-F381578 Williamsburg Blue 3-C881583 Olde Tan 2-D981584 Nutmeg 4-B581588 Ivory 2-D681602 Silver Gray 4-E181603 Spice Ivory 2-D581606 Off White 2-B681607 Brite White 2-A681609 Antique White 2-C781610 White 2-B781612 True Red 3-F781613 Very White 2-A581619 Topaz 2-F1081625 Crimson 3-F981626 Lapis 3-D881631 Sage 3-A681647 Patriot Blue 3-D681653 Maroon 3-E881664 Script White 2-A781686 Cotton White 2-C581689 Sandstorm 2-D1082239 Antique White (8 ply) 1-F2821112 Soft White (8 ply) 1-E2821115 Black (8 ply) 1-F8

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