Matt
I would not advise trying to uncurl the
photo directly.
The best thing I can say without seeing
the photos is that further preventative measures are in order. The photo should
be placed in a mylar sleeve
(as long as it can be stored in an area of low humidity below 80%) and stored
flat. If in a mylar sleeve
within an acid-free album, the curl might work itself out. The curl developed
because the photo was not stored flat and supported. The backing needs further
support.
That’s my two cents worth. Hope it
helps.
Ware
L.W.S. Petznick, Ph.D.
McFaddin-Ward House
Curator of Collections
725 Third St.
Beaumont, TX 77701
409.832.1906 p
409.832.3483 f
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Subject: Uncurling photos?
I had a volunteer ask me how to
uncurl a photo. I have no clue, any ideas?
Thanks,
Matthew
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