Linda,
Just one more thought on this.
Talk to the conservator who may examine and treat the map about taking
a high qulaity digital image of it. This way you have a source for a
reproduction as well as for a photo panel or other graphic application
that does not invovle having other people in a commercial printer firm
handling the object.
Most of the maps I have seen on exhibit are not sandwiched between
plexiglass, they are framed pretty much like a print is, using
archival and acid free materials, without glass or plexi in contact
with the surface.
You want to make sure that the glass or plexi is rated to block UV
light and you also want to possibly add buffers into the box/framing
to control any big swings in relative humidity (I noticed that you are
in Florida). A conservator can help you with all of this.
Remember, it isn't only the UV component from light that is of concern
- all of the energy from a light source has a detrimental affect. So
if you want to have the original on display then you need to find
strategies to reduce light exposure as much as possible. Many musuem
rotate artifacts that are light sensitive so that any one object
doesn't stay on exhibit for too long. You could also look into various
methods of activating a light source - so visitors have to step close
to the map or push a button to illuminate it. Or even curtains that
can be drawn across the frame when the musuem is closed, are all ways
of thinking about helping preserve this document for the long term.
Cheers!
Dave
David Harvey
Conservator
Los Angeles, California
On 10/2/06, Linda McAllister <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Thank you!
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> Linda McAllister, CFRE
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Candace Perry
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> Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Framing an historic map
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> Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts, Philadelphia!
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of Linda McAllister
> Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 3:12 PM
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> Subject: Re: Framing an historic map
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>
> I agree. I just spoke to a paper conservator. Can you recommend one?
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> Linda McAllister, CFRE
> Curator of Advancement
> Office: 863-644-2431 ext. 142
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Lundskow, Peter
> Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 2:45 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Framing an historic map
>
> There are numerous factors that have not been discussed in exhibiting
> this map. Length of exhibition, environmental conditions, light levels,
> inherent problems, previous treatments, etc. All recommendation
> mentioned so far could have their negative effects on the artifact
> depending on it's condition & construction. I would not recommend that
> this map be exhibited until you at least have a qualified paper
> conservator examine it and offer recommendations in all these areas. It
> sounds like a significant piece & it would be a shame to damage it
> unduely.
>
> Peter Lundskow
> Conservator
> Indiana State Museum
> 317-234-1726
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Linda McAllister
> Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 2:31 PM
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> Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Framing an historic map
>
> I do believe we can display it safely and I want to do that. Thanks for
> the feedback.
>
>
>
> Linda McAllister, CFRE
> Curator of Advancement
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Darrell Beauchamp
> Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 2:01 PM
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> Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Framing an historic map
>
> I believe that people come to museums to see the real things, not the
> copy of the real thing that too many are using. It's a protection
> issue: can you display it, present it, and protect it without
> compromise? If so, use the original, if not, use a copy.
>
>
>
> On 10/2/06 12:27 PM, "Linda McAllister" <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
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> > I'm curious. Is there anyone in the list group that recommends I use
> > the actual map?
> >
> >
> >
> > Linda McAllister, CFRE
> > Curator of Advancement
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> > Behalf Of Keri Towery
> > Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 1:06 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Framing an historic map
> >
> > Kinkos and other copy services centers have use a roller-feeding
> > method to scan or copy oversized documents. This method is
> potentially
> > disastrous considering the map could get jammed in the roller. I use
> a
> > local graphics design firm that has a very large flat-bed scanner to
> > reproduce historic, over-sized maps. Once they set the scan the
> > printing price is very reasonable, and then you will also have it on
> cd
> > or DVD. You will also be able to zoom on the image electronically.
> > You might try calling around to graphics and sign companies to find
> > the largest possible flat-bed. They can also scan it in pieces, then
> > stitch the image together and print out on a plotter as one image.
> >
> > Keri Towery Petersen
> > Archivist, Records Manager
> > North Carolina Railroad Company
> > 2809 Highwoods Boulevard
> > Suite 100
> > Raleigh, NC 27604-1000
> > 919-954-7601
> > 919-954-7099 (fax)
> > www.ncrr.com
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> > Behalf Of Linda McAllister
> > Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 1:04 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Framing an historic map
> >
> > I wonder if Kinkos could handle this size? It is approximately 5 feet
>
> > by 5 feet -- very large. I will definitely contact the two vendors you
>
> > recommend, too. Thanks for the advice.
> >
> >
> >
> > Linda McAllister, CFRE
> > Curator of Advancement
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> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> > Behalf Of Meredith L. Dunham
> > Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 12:31 PM
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Framing an historic map
> >
> > Depending on where you're going to display it, I would suggest having
> > a good color copy made and display that instead. You could probably
> > get a copy from a quality copy service such as Kinkos or a local
> > group. We had a garden map that was display in an inappropriate frame
>
> > for too long, and now it is in danger of falling apart completely. We
>
> > cannot even handle it because it is so brittle. A copy would negate
> this risk.
> >
> > Light Impressions (www.lightimpressionsdirect.com) has some good
> > quality materials for framing although, with a artifact of that size,
> > you're probably looking at custom work which can get a little pricey.
> > Conservation Resources does framing as well. Hope that helps.
> >
> > Meredith
> >
> > Virginia Beach Historic Houses
> > 3131 Virginia Beach Blvd.
> > Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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> >
> > Our museum owns a large map that was given to Howard Hughes by Kathryn
> > Hepburn [approx. 5'x5'] We'd like to either frame this piece or put
> it
> > between glass. Can anyone suggest materials to use or ways of
> > displaying it?
> >
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> > Linda McAllister, CFRE
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