Hello Carolyn, the museum I worked for photographed what we called a "full
set" which included one 4x5 color transparency, one 4x5 b&w negative, two
8x10 RC glossy prints and 3 slides (dupes from the 4x5 trans or original
Kodachrome slides whenever possible).

If you are dealing with a limited budget I would strongly suggest Kodachrome
slides as they lend themselves to excellent detail when enlarging to print
media and they are more archival when stored properly.

Should you have any other questions please don't hesitate to contact me off
list.

Lucille  [log in to unmask]


>From: Carolyn Breedlove <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Photographic records
>Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 14:54:07 -0000
>
>For a photographic inventory of collections, which is preferable, slides or
>prints?  I realize black and white prints would be most durable, but would
>necessarily omit detail visible only in color.  Thanks in advance for your
>input.
>
>Carolyn Breedlove
>Kent Plantation House
>Alexandria, LA  71303
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