Grand Bend Blueprints

Grand Bend Blueprint

Finding the Beauty in Imperfections

Not every framing project comes in 100% intact. Sometimes there are wrinkles, missing corners, holes from being pinned to a wall or uneven edges. We often hide these issues by flattening the item and then matting over the problem edges or holes.

The client for this project requested that a 1949 blueprint of Grand Bend be framed with all of its imperfections showing to avoid cutting off the street names and directions. The owner also found the staple holes, folded seams, bug damage and curled edges to be unique characteristics that showed the wear and tear on the aged map.

We chose a neutral cream coloured mat and paired it with a wide flat black frame. By floating the blueprint on the chosen background all the worn characteristics are shown. Through framing we have transformed this damaged map into a featured artwork on its homeowner's wall.

Behind the Scenes - Framing 1949 Map

Click the Photos Below to Find Out About Each Step

Before

After

For clients who are interested in repairing their paper artworks before framing we recommend Jennifer Robertson, Paper Conservator.

Book and Paper Conservation Services
Jennifer Robertson, B.F.A., M.A.C.
Conservation of Works of Art on Paper, Archival Materials and Rare Books

Book and Paper Conservation Services

47 WORTLEY RD AT TECUMSEH
LONDON, ON, N6C 3P9
T: 1-519-434-0000
E: [email protected]

Tuesday - 10am - 5pm
Wednesday - 10am to 5pm
Thursday - 10 am to 6pm
Friday - 10am - 5pm
Saturday - 10am - 4pm
Sunday - Closed
Monday - Closed

156 WORTLEY RD
LONDON, ON N6C 3P5
T: 1-519-601-4420
E: [email protected]

Tuesday - Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday - 10am - 5pm
Sunday - 12pm - 4pm
Monday - Closed