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Using as much of the original materials as possible, combined only with use of accepted archival materials of highest quality we can apply cosmetic treatments or perform a complete rehousing of the book using custom designed covers, folders or boxes. <p><a href="052-restoration-civil-war-document.html"></a><a href="javascript:openView('samples/sample_25.html')"></a><a href="javascript:openView('samples/sample_52.html')"></a><a href="javascript:openView('samples/sample_48.html')"><img src="thumbs/samples_48.jpg" alt="restoration of civil war document" width="150" height="150" border="0" align="right"></a>Prior to beginning of every restoration project, each artifact is examined and a written description of proposed treatments along with an estimated cost based on time and materials are submitted to the client. No restoration process is started until the client authorizes the proposal. Photo documentation is taken of before and after treatment and is given to the client with the final restoration report. <p> <a href="javascript:openView('samples/sample_54.html')"><img src="thumbs/samples_54.jpg" alt="restoration of space memorabilia" width="150" height="150" border="0" align="left"></a>Full range of restoration treatments is available for all paper objects including surface cleaning; non-aqueous deacidification if necessary to insure no further deterioration; mending tears and infilling areas of paper loss. Various options are available to insure the treated books, documents or works of art remain stable, including polyester film encapsulation as well as various folders and archival storage boxes. <p> <a href="javascript:openView('samples/sample_62.html')"><img src="thumbs/samples_62.jpg" alt="restoration of this Civil War military discharge certificate" width="150" height="150" border="0" align="right"></a>The <a href="document_restoration.html" target="_top" title="restoration of Civil War document">restoration of this Civil War document</a> presented a real challenge since it was not only heavily faded and discolored but in addition to regular teas that can be expected on such old document it two layers of paper tape were applied at different times to prevent the document from separation at the folds. The document was carefully cleaned and deacidified to prevent further deterioration and most of the tape was removed to reveal the text hidden underneath. Since the dirt that became imbedded at the folds of the documents could not be removed completely, a digital copy of the document was made and retouched to create a display copy that could be framed and showcased in place of the original. <p><a href="javascript:openView('samples/sample_18.html')"><img src="thumbs/samples_18.jpg" alt="restoration of document signed by President Theodore Roosevelt " width="317" height="150" border="0" align="left"></a>The original 1887 NYPD patrolman nomination <a href="javascript:openView('samples/sample_18.html')" title="document signed by future President Theodore Roosevelt">document signed by future President Theodore Roosevelt</a> was brought to our studio in the state of high deterioration. Glued to a cardboard, it was wrinkled and yellowed with the <a href="javascript:openView('samples/sample_18.html')" title="signature of Roosevelt">signature of Theodore Roosevelt</a> barely legible. Because any attempt to separate the document from the mounting board could lead to destruction and any application of cleaning solutions may react negatively with the mounting glue, digital replication and <a href="document_restoration.html" target="_top" title="document restoration">document restoration</a> was the only option available. The document was scanned at extremely high resolution to protect the intricate detailed of the engraving and handwriting. The discoloration was removed by careful adjustment of the color balance and all details in the document were carefully retouched. The signature of Teddy Roosevelt was enhanced to make it legible once again. The final image was printed on archival mat paper to be framed and displayed. <p><a href="javascript:openView('samples/sample_05.html')"><img src="thumbs/samples_05.jpg" alt="high resolution scanning of architectural plans" width="150" height="150" border="0" align="right"></a>24x30 inch architectural blue prints were scanned on our large format Kodak iQsmart scanner. The accuracy and evenness of the high-end scanner creates perfect<a href="scanning_printing.html" target="_top" title="scanning of oversize documents"> scanning of oversize documents</a> that are larger than most consumer or commercial type flatbed scanners. Various blueprints were assembled with pertinent data to create a montage, background, stains creases were digitally retouched, and final image was printed on archival fine art paper. <p><a href="javascript:openView('samples/sample_49.html')"><img src="thumbs/samples_49.jpg" alt="sports memorabilia restoration" width="150" height="150" border="0" align="left"></a>This award certificate from the American Games is a great example of sports memorabilia restoration. The repeated folding caused tears along the seams and clear tape was used to piece it together resulting in extensive chemical damage to the document. In addition the top of the document was missing completely. The extensive damage required digital restoration as the only option to save this document and make it possible to display. The background was cleaned and all tape residue and minor damage were retouched. The missing areas were filled in and the top of the document carefully painted in. 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