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From: "J A Olsen" <>
Subject: Re: [D-G LIST] OLD PHOTOS - THANKS!
Date: Mon, 03 Jun 2002 11:18:22 +0000

Don't want to labour this topic, but this idea of the hairdryer still
worries me.

Think about the process of paper making and the moisture content. Heat may
make the photographic paper curl and even if it returns to its previous
shape you cant be sure that the molecules that make up the image will remain
attached in the same way ie you may get crazing or cracking. The heat may
make the emulsion itself brittle. Then
there's the risk of yellowing the paper and fading the image. Damage may
not be immediately obvious.

This is from a non-technical person but from working with museums and having
a partner who is an archaeologist I have learned that the golden rule is
"you can't be too careful".

You could also ask a reputable local photographer for advice as they will
have many requests from people to copy photos from albums.



Judy

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>From: Linda Sherlock <>
>To:
>Subject: [D-G LIST] OLD PHOTOS - THANKS!
>Date: Mon, Jun 3, 2002, 3:36 am
>

> Thanks to the many helpful suggestions from folks who responded to my
> request re removing photos from black paper ... I am afraid to try some
> of the suggestions because I have to return the photos in pristine
> condition to the owner and they appear to have been attached with crazy
> glue"! The hair dryer and dental floss ideas seem the most harmless and
> I will try those ... thanks, everyone! Linda
>
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