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Hi Vernon-If we were to attempt to salvage such images we would photograph them first- with and without cross polarized light on a copy stand. The polarizers would help to eliminate the reflection from the silver mirroring that is quite common on those proofs. Then we could try cleaning and or fixing ...

Hi Joseph-- This problem doesn't sound familiar based on your description, but I'm curious what it is. Can you provide any pictures of the wet or oily prints? I've sent you a direct email as well. Your customer is welcome to be in touch with me and mail me a sample of the issue if they want an opinion ...

HI Saira-- They are almost certainly nitrate negatives, and from before 1950. 1990s negatives do not exhibit any deterioration that resembles that. They appear to have been placed in polyester sleeves, which is the preservation equivalent of lighting them on fire. They deteriorate rapidly when placed ...

Hi David-- Those look like B+W photos that have gotten strange colors thru copying. They don't particularly look like chemically toned photographs which would most likely be sepia-toned (brown), selenium-toned (neutral or slightly purple-black), or a wide range of other more unusual toners. Instead, ...

Online Care and ID of Photographs course is still happening. March 30 - May 17, 2020 • 100% online via Zoom conferencing and the Canvas learning management system • Learn about photograph ID and collections preservation • Includes Basic Photographic Sample Set and microscope for hands-on ...