In Progress: Map of Novi Belgii 2011.65ab

Before Treatment

Laid paper on a cardboard backing; black printing ink; watercolor in red, pink, green.

24.25"x21"

Condition: Backing board distorted; paper mottled; foxing mostly in center; mold; dirt/grime around edges; loss of printing ink from around edges from handling; colors faded

Treatment: 

Vacuum mold

Mechanical cleaning

Solubility testing - pink & red water soluble

Before Treatment Detail - beautiful engraving

Before Treatment Detail - see the mold?

Mold...

... No Mold!