Frame Story: Dan and His "Fur Family"
Meeting Dan: A Journey in Framing and Friendship
We first met Dan in 2015 when he visited our Red Wing shop after a Google search for framing and printing. Dan’s initial project utilized both services—printing his commissioned artwork and framing it. He was a pleasure to work with, easygoing, and appreciative of our high-touch service style.
"You all took some time to get to know me and you listen to my input when selecting frames. I was involved in the whole process. How often does that even happen anymore?" Dan remarked.
Meet Dan, Paavo, and Miss Belle! Paavo resides at Wishbone Ranch and is part of the non-profit "This Old Horse" retirement program. "Miss Belle" is a young Friesian cross who is still in training. "They bring a lot of joy and meaning into my life," Dan shared about his horses. In addition to being a horseman, Dan is a cat lover! Here's Angel and Smushie.
We are proud to continue helping Dan tell his story by framing his many commissions. Dan prefers framing that complements both the artwork and his home decor style, and he appreciates our Tru Vue museum glass for its unmatched clarity and UV protection.
"I have been super pleased with all the work you’ve done. Important since I look at them every day!" Dan shared.
Check out a few of Dan's amazing ‘pet’ projects!
Cead Mille Failte
"A hundred thousand welcomes" is the English translation of this Gaelic salutation. This cross stitch was expertly mounted over an archival board and framed with a perfectly patterned moulding. These projects showcase the time, talent, and creativity of needle artists, and we are experts at helping our customers achieve their finished piece. I wonder how one might express "a hundred thousand stitches"?
Inverted Jenny
In 1918, an upside-down biplane was mistakenly printed on the 24-cent airmail stamp. Only 100 of these stamps were sold, and they are now valued at around $100,000 each among philatelists. Normally, a print inspector or postal clerk would have immediately caught the misprint. However, the clerk who sold the original sheet of inverted Jenny stamps famously said, "How was I to know the thing was upside down? I never saw an airplane before."
In 2013, the USPS reprinted the famous and rare inverted Jenny to the dismay of hardcore stamp collectors. According to USPS policy, “Postal Service employees should refrain from intentionally creating philatelic rarities.” Agency watchdogs suggest that the post office violated its own code by recreating this rare stamp to make money.
We're not philatelists ourselves, but we know a good framing subject when we see one. Our inverted Jenny sheet is floated and matted with TrueVue museum glass and a Superior Moulding frame.