Receiving a Diploma can be a milestone in a person’s life. It can mark a huge achievement and because of this a Diploma is likely to take pride of place on a person’s wall. The word ‘diploma’ comes from the Greek word for ‘folded paper’ and is generally a certificate that is issued by any kind of reputable and accredited institution that provides some kind of education. In the United States a diploma is given out to a student who successfully completes a degree course, but in countries such as the United Kingdom a diploma is given for lesser academic awards and a degree is awarded a certificate of passing accompanied by the honors for which the degree was awarded, or a postgraduate diploma.
Early diplomas were created using a thin layer of sheepskin because paper was not viable from an economical point of view and each diploma was hand written because printing presses were extremely expensive. Generally, a diploma would be headed in large writing with the name of the college or university at the top. Then, below that, the announcement that the diploma was awarded to the named recipient for whichever particular educational course they completed. There is usually a seal at the bottom with the signees of the school placing their signatures to confirm and affirm the award.
What an Achievement
When a student achieves such a milestone of success they generally want to celebrate as well as getting the diploma framed. Diploma framing in Long Island will offer a variety of frames made from a variance of materials, including plastic, plaster and wood. Many companies offer custom framing and you can choose from a variety of different options. Other companies might even produce a specific frame that a customer designs, providing it is not too complex a design to make. Of course, this will up the cost of the frame somewhat, but a diploma might warrant such a cost. Keeping your diploma in a frame will protect it better than simply sticking or pinning it to a wall. The frame will have a glass cover which will protect the diploma certificate from dust and acids. It will also make it look extremely attractive and get the attention of family and visitors to your home.
To locate the perfect diploma framing in Long Island, contact The Frame Center for further information on their range of shadow boxes.
