Marks and creases
Reduce distracting stains, scratches and fold lines in the digital image, where surrounding detail supports the repair.
Your history stays home
Digital restoration for military posters.
Restore faded or damaged artwork from a high-resolution scan. Your original stays with you; the restored copy is prepared for display.
Poster specialistsMilitary and historical poster artwork only
Photo firstA clear photo helps us assess the work
Agreed scopeRepair details and output agreed before work
Separate digital filesUntouched source and restored reproduction
Keep ’Em Going!
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Welcome Home Our Gallant Boys
Compare the archival source with the restored edition, including the corrected crop.
That Liberty Shall Not Perish
The archival scan retains paper wear, uneven borders and softened lettering. The restored edition rebuilds presentation quality while protecting Joseph Pennell’s original line work, limited palette and dramatic atmosphere.
Verdun: Road to Y.M.C.A. Canteen
The Library of Congress source is a colour-film copy transparency with rulers, colour targets, a capture border and visible paper wear. The restoration isolates the lithograph, rebuilds the perimeter and recovers its dramatic yellow-and-black palette without redrawing its historic content.
Careful repairs. Historic character.
Digital restoration can reduce distracting damage while retaining the character of historic military artwork. Each scan is assessed before repairs or a final print size are agreed.
Colour and contrast
Balance faded or uneven tones with reference to the surviving artwork and its original printed character.
Lettering and borders
Repair damaged edges and type using reliable evidence. Retain period lettering, insignia and composition.
Print preparation
Assess usable detail at the intended size and prepare the restored reproduction to agreed output specifications.
Digital restoration: not physical conservation.We do not clean, flatten, repair or take custody of the paper original. Fragile originals should be assessed by a qualified paper conservator before scanning.
How restoration works
Your phone photo is used only to assess condition and prepare a quote. Restoration starts after a high-resolution scan passes our capture check.
Send an assessment photo
Upload a clear phone photo of the whole poster with a ruler or known measurement visible. It is not used as the restoration file.
Receive a quote
Receive a proposed scope, output plan, price and estimated turnaround before deciding.
Scan with guidance
After approval, we provide exact scan settings or help locate a suitable scanner.
Review your proof
Review a watermarked proof. The quote will explain the included adjustments and approval process.
Download or print
Receive the approved restored file after payment. Optional printing is quoted separately when available.
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Start with your poster.
When assessments open, start with a clear photograph of the whole poster and a short description. We will explain what can be improved and the scan needed for the work. You do not need to choose a print size yet.
Damage + output scaleThe quote reflects both the repair complexity and the size at which the finished image must hold up.
Pricing, any deposit and the estimated completion time will be set out in your quote. Restoration and optional printing are separate costs.
Preparing a scan for restoration
The phone photo is only for assessment. Paid restoration begins after we inspect and approve the full-resolution working scan.
Never force a fragile poster flat.If flattening risks cracking, tearing or flaking, stop and seek advice before scanning.
View scan requirements and safe handling guidance
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400 ppi at original sizeOur proposed starting specification is 400 ppi at original size, or 600 ppi for fine detail and enlargement. Final requirements depend on the source and intended output. Changing a file’s DPI setting alone does not add captured detail.
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Full-colour, lossless captureUse RGB colour at 24-bit minimum; 48-bit RGB is preferred for extensive tonal recovery. Supply uncompressed or losslessly compressed TIFF whenever possible.
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No automatic correctionsTurn off sharpening, colour restoration, contrast enhancement, dust removal, descreening and compression. Include every edge plus a small neutral border.
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Safe capture equipmentUse a flatbed, planetary or professional large-format scanner: never a document feeder. Oversize posters may use aligned sections with 15–20% overlap or a controlled camera capture.
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Quality check before workWe reject blur, glare, perspective distortion, clipped edges, uneven lighting, JPEG artefacts and files compressed by email or messaging apps.
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Separate source and print mastersKeep the untouched source scan separately. The restored reproduction is prepared to the agreed dimensions, colour profile and printer specification, subject to the detail available in the scan.
What you receive
Your quote will specify the restored file format, pixel dimensions, colour profile and permitted use. The edited reproduction is kept separate from the untouched source.
Digital master
For arranging your own reproduction, with the intended use agreed in the quote.
- Restored file at agreed dimensions
- Web-size sharing copy when requested
- Clear usage and delivery terms
Master + fine-art print
Optional paper or framed printing through our US print partner can be quoted with your restoration.
- 11.7 × 16.5, 20 × 28 or 23.4 × 33.1 in
- Size-specific print preparation
- Availability and shipping quoted separately
Custom large format
For oversized originals or display sizes requiring more repair detail and file preparation.
- Output-scale assessment
- Custom crop and edge planning
- Quoted case by case
Looking for an existing design? Browse the posters already available as prints.
Before you send anything.
Do I need a professional scan before asking for a quote?
No. A clear phone photograph of the full poster is enough for the free assessment only. If you accept the quote, restoration begins after a high-resolution scan meets the minimum input standard above.
Will you repair my physical poster?
No. This is digital restoration only. Your original remains with you. A paper conservator is the appropriate professional for physical cleaning, flattening, deacidification or repair.
How are revisions handled?
Your quote will state the included proof and adjustment allowance. Changes to the agreed repair work or output size are discussed before further work begins.
Why does final print size affect the quote?
Damage that is invisible at 11.7 × 16.5 inches can become obvious at 23.4 × 33.1 inches or a custom wall size. Larger outputs require more detailed repair, inspection and sometimes reconstruction.
Can every missing area be reconstructed?
No. The assessment distinguishes repair supported by surviving evidence from speculative invention. Historically important lettering, insignia and faces will not be fabricated without a reliable reference.
What happens after I approve the proof?
Any agreed deposit is credited toward the balance. After final payment, the approved restored file is released. Optional printing is handled under a separate agreed quote.
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