I do believe we can display it safely and I want to do that. Thanks for
the feedback.
Linda McAllister, CFRE
Curator of Advancement
Office: 863-644-2431 ext. 142
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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]>
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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
> Office: 863-644-2431 ext. 142
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> Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 1:06 PM
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> 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
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> 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
> Office: 863-644-2431 ext. 142
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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
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> 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
> Phone: 757-431-4000
> Fax: 757-431-3733
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> ________________________________
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> From: Museum discussion list on behalf of Linda McAllister
> Sent: Mon 10/2/2006 12:15 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Framing an historic map
>
>
> 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?
>
>
> Linda McAllister, CFRE
> The Florida Air Museum
> Curator of Advancement
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