Participants will be introduced to the identification, degradation, and preservation of common photographic print materials, including the salted paper, albumen, silver gelatin, and chromogenic color processes AND be loaned a small selection of historic prints for in-depth study!
Following completion of the webinar, expected competencies and knowledge for all participants include:
- Familiarity with the fundamental physical and chemical properties of photographic print and negative collections and the causes and mechanisms of their deterioration.
- Basic knowledge of the technological developments of photography in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries with special focus on albumen, silver gelatin, and chromogenic print materials and glass plate and film base negatives.
- The ability to distinguish prominent 19th- and 20th-century photographic processes and to assess and articulate their preservation risk.
- Understanding of and appreciation for issues relating to preventive care of photographic collections, including appropriate environmental conditions; handling and maintenance procedures for storage; exhibition and display parameters and monitoring techniques; and emergency preparedness, mitigation, and response.
- Basic knowledge of best practices in photograph preservation and an understanding of the importance of risk assessment and preservation prioritization within a collection and the need to balance preservation and access.
- Appreciation for advocacy in the preservation of global cultural heritage. The ability to articulate why the preservation of our photographic heritage is vital and relevant.
Find out more and register here:
https://connectingtocollections.org/preservation-photographs/
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Robin Bauer Kilgo (she/her/hers)
Connecting to Collections Care Coordinator, FAIC
c2cc@culturalheritage.orgContract Registrar/Consultant
rbkilgo@gmail.com------------------------------