WarPig   78 #1 Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) I have a 1938 German Luftwaffe WW2 map of Britain that my Grandad brought home from the war with him. He followed the D-Day landings through Europe and into Germany, and brought the map back as a keepsake.  I now own the map which is rolled up and a bit creased, and i'd like to mount and frame it to hang on a wall.  Finding a picture framer is easy enough, but I want somewhere that will treat it with the care it deserves, and present it at its best, perhaps removing the creases etc?  Thanks.  http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/thebear843/Public%202/IMG_1823_zpszrowiwiu.jpg Edited January 5, 2017 by WarPig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alchresearch   214 #2 Posted January 5, 2017 I've literally ironed out creases in old maps before. I've hung it in a bathroom first to get warm and absorb some steam, then ironed it with a cold iron with a teatowel on the map.  However, if its of value, I'd keep it rolled up and get a copy, I've got the Merseyside Luftwaffe map from the net. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Granma   10 #3 Posted January 5, 2017 The Sheffield Archives will repair documents. Perhaps you had better show it to them to get an opinion.  Granma. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
byeo   10 #4 Posted January 5, 2017 I can't help regarding your issue but all I can say is wow, that's a nice piece of history right there. Nazi items fetch quite a bit too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lyndix   10 #5 Posted January 5, 2017 Can't help you.... but that is so cool!!! I have my grandads old soldiers book, all his details of where he was etc... I love it!! X Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Obelix   11 #6 Posted January 5, 2017 Id personally ask the Imperial War museum for advice - they will have dealt with things like this before and will have experience in curating things from this era as well. They also may be interested in the historical content of the map as well.  Sounds like a nice bit of family history. Just don't hang it anywhere near sunlight it wont take long for it to fade if you do... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
WarPig   78 #7 Posted January 5, 2017 A few more photos of the map here..    Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Alcoblog   10 #8 Posted January 5, 2017 I have a 1938 German Luftwaffe WW2 map of Britain that my Grandad brought home from the war with him. He followed the D-Day landings through Europe and into Germany, and brought the map back as a keepsake. I now own the map which is rolled up and a bit creased, and i'd like to mount and frame it to hang on a wall.  Finding a picture framer is easy enough, but I want somewhere that will treat it with the care it deserves, and present it at its best, perhaps removing the creases etc?  Thanks.  http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee192/thebear843/Public%202/IMG_1823_zpszrowiwiu.jpg  Personally, I'd have the map photographed by a professional photographer and then reproduced either as a quality photo, or a giclee print using archival paper and inks. You wouldn't be able to tell the difference apart from the creases would (if desired) disappear. Leave the original map as it is to prevent light and other damage.  I know someone who excels at this (not me) if you decide on this method, although he's in Tibet for two months at the mo (photographic assignment). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
gamezone07   23 #9 Posted January 5, 2017 I've literally ironed out creases in old maps before. I've hung it in a bathroom first to get warm and absorb some steam, then ironed it with a cold iron with a teatowel on the map. However, if its of value, I'd keep it rolled up and get a copy, I've got the Merseyside Luftwaffe map from the net.  Do you have a link for that, my late mother was under those bombs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bramah   10 #10 Posted January 6, 2017 Brampton Picture Framing is a picture framing company in Chesterfield who are qualified to do conservation work. I'd take it there to discuss it with them.  https://www.bramptonframing.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
WarPig   78 #11 Posted January 6, 2017 Brampton Picture Framing is a picture framing company in Chesterfield who are qualified to do conservation work. I'd take it there to discuss it with them. https://www.bramptonframing.com/  That looks like a good place to use, thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
AnthonyTapp   10 #12 Posted January 6, 2017 I think theres a Picture framing place on Abbeydale Rd on the right as you come from town Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...