Tape is Evil—the saga continues Why is the tape being removed from the back of this map? As ta
Tape is Evil—the saga continues Why is the tape being removed from the back of this map? As tape deteriorates, it often shrinks and pulls on the paper it is attached to. The images of the front of the map show where it is buckled and folded over and information is obscured. These areas correspond to the back of the map where there is tape. Conservation staff removed this tape’s carrier using a warm air tool to soften the adhesive. The tool allows the warm air to be precisely targeted at the tape. The tears will be carefully realigned and mended with Japanese paper and wheat starch paste so the map can be safely digitized.For more information on Enumeration District Maps:https://unwritten-record.blogs.archives.gov/2016/06/08/snapshot-usa-1950-census-enumeration-district-maps/ -- source link
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