floatsonater
Grumbler in Training
I'm curious what everyones go-to archival hinge is for framing 16th and 17th century maps?
The maps are all top rated condition and the paper back these times is very strong so not too worried about supporting the weight. Was thinking about T-hinges with something like Filmoplast P90 Plus or a pH-neutral water activated linen tape. One key thing is it needs to be reversible so maps are not damaged down the road if hinges need to be removed.Maps of that age probably are deteriorated to the point that they should not be expected to support their own weight from a couple of hinge points. Shayla is right- full length edge supports would be much better. Platform mounts could also work, as well as DCO mounts.
If they're your own maps, feel free to do this. If a customers', I'd really suggest Filmoplast or linen tape. Something that doesn't involve any adhesive is much better. Like paper edge supports, (which folks here would be happy to explain.) Either that, or DCO, as Jim suggested. (He also just wrotte a book about it.)The maps are all top rated condition and the paper back these times is very strong so not too worried about supporting the weight. Was thinking about T-hinges with something like Filmoplast P90 Plus or a pH-neutral water activated linen tape. One key thing is it needs to be reversible so maps are not damaged down the road if hinges need to be removed.
Filmoplast is not as reversible as you might think, and wet-able linen tape will be too strong and risk cockling. If it needs to be reversible, listen to these folks here and use edge supports or archival corner mounts if possible.One key thing is it needs to be reversible so maps are not damaged down the road if hinges need to be removed.
Hi, Randy!I would recommend a sink mat or platform mount. No adhesives. Edge supports are okay on sturdy papers, if you are doing the homemade type, rice paper and linen tape will work. The edge supports/photo corners from Lineco always fail in 10 to 20 years, I used them for a year or two and have clients bringing them back for repairs all the time.
Maps of that age probably are deteriorated to the point that they should not be expected to support their own weight from a couple of hinge points. Shayla is right- full length edge supports would be much better. Platform mounts could also work, as well as DCO mounts.
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