Antique Maps

[PittsburghMarbles]

Obviously this isn’t glass or marble related and if not tolerated by the forum delete this. I have nearly 45 maps dating to around 1889-1898 that I found in an abandoned house. I want to get the largest ones framed; some are 4 ft by 6ft. But the only antique map store where I live went out of business nearly 8 years ago. Do any of you know of a good place or how to get them framed and de-creased? I know there’s a way to get the fold creases out of them but have no idea how to do so and definitely don’t want to damage them further seeing as there around 130 years old. 

[Chad G.]

15 hours ago, PittsburghMarbles said:

Obviously this isn’t glass or marble related and if not tolerated by the forum delete this. I have nearly 45 maps dating to around 1889-1898 that I found in an abandoned house. I want to get the largest ones framed; some are 4 ft by 6ft. But the only antique map store where I live went out of business nearly 8 years ago. Do any of you know of a good place or how to get them framed and de-creased? I know there’s a way to get the fold creases out of them but have no idea how to do so and definitely don’t want to damage them further seeing as there around 130 years old. 

Cool  I really like the PNW (Ore. WA.)timber density & woods and forests maps

[marblenewbie]

A friend of mine used to do map business with a store in Taos N.M. that could at least answer your questions.  They had maps from hundreds of years ago.  It had been there for many years but not sure if it is still in business.  Google could probably tell you.