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Originally Posted by Caseyatbat
tape the backside of it together so the tape can't be seen on the display side. Or you could remove the pieces and have them adhered to something like an index card and they would stay in place.
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NO, NO, NO!!!!
The adhesive from regular tape will damage it as it leaches through the paper. Document repair tape, which is similar to tissue paper and archivally safe is used in these situations. I have been doing it for years for ripped documents and photographs. Done properly it is barely detectable. I would probably reach out to someone and get a quote. Do a search for archival or paper restoration in your area. We have several in the Northern Virginia area. If you wish to try it yourself it can be purchased at these places:
https://www.universityproducts.com/
https://www.archivalmethods.com/
http://www.lightimpressionsdirect.com/
If I did it for this I would put the repair tape on the back and burnish it. A burnishing tool is a small plastic tool that allows you to smooth out the tape and flatten the tear so it adheres properly
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Last edited by Michael B; 01-02-2022 at 02:07 PM.
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