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From: AEP <>
Subject: [GM] Re: Copying photos!
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2003 16:24:09 -0700


> > Any reputable photofinisher can make duplicates using sepia toner
> > as an extra cost option. BTW, Any sort of toning process
> > (including sepia) that replaces the silver is very stable and will
> > outlast an ordinary photo by several generations, thus making it
> > an excellent investment in image preservation.
> >
> > Arrowhead Images <>
>
> Correction it does not remove the silver it is a chemical reaction
> with the silver, there by preventing oxidation of the silver in the
> image...
>
> Kevin L. Sholder <>


I stand corrected as to the chemical reaction fore sepia toner.
However, the basic premise still stands. ANY chemical alteration of
the silver will make for a truely archival print that should last
for several hundred years!

Cheers

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