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:

> 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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>  
> 
> -----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
> Office:  863-644-2431 ext. 142
> [log in to unmask]
> 
>  
> 
> -----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
> Phone: 757-431-4000
> Fax: 757-431-3733
> Email: [log in to unmask]
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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
> Office:  863-644-2431 ext. 142
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