Arhivski vjesnik, No. 41, 1998.
Professional paper
Maps restoration
Dubravka Pilipović
Abstract
Maps are very specific archival materials because of large size and various colours and inks. Large size is often cause of mechanical damages that arise due to inadequate keeping or manipulating. Partially, unprofessional repair can cause additional damages. The best method is lining the back with Japanese paper or cotton linen because it enables unvarying strenghtening of entire surface. Neutralisation will be depending upon the persistence of colours, but it is often not conducted by a persistence of paper and reversibly. Thin and damaged paper demand for careful handling particularly if it was treated with water solution. Otherwise, new damages can grow up. Restoration of maps is very delicate and demands considerable experience. It is necessary to have knowledge of papers characteristic, evaluate the condition of maps, observe all kinds of damage and decide upon the best method of restoration. At act of choosing the method it is impossible to stick firmly to all details which fall under restoration and it is necessary to anticipate all possible troubles which can happen during the restoration.
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10810
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Publication date:
17.3.1999.
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