Chris,
 
DO NOT attempt to clean or otherwise treat the photograph yourself (or themselves, in this case).  It could be lost forever.  Contact photographic conservator Gary Albright in the Rochester, NY area, 585-624-2612; [log in to unmask]
Marc Williams

American Conservation Consortium, Ltd.
     4 Rockville Road
     Broad Brook, CT 06016
     www.conservator.com
     860-386-6058
 
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*Conservation Assessments & Surveys
*Low-Tech Environmental Control
*Moisture Management Solutions
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     Furniture
     Painted Wood
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Marc A. Williams, President
     MS in Art Conservation, Winterthur Museum Program
     Former Chief Wooden Object Conservator, Smithsonian Institution
     Fellow, American Institute for Conservation (AIC)
 
 
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From: [log in to unmask] href="mailto:[log in to unmask]">Chris Goodlett
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Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 2:41 PM
Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Photograph Conservation

Hello all!  I have received the following question about photograph conservation from someone here in Kentucky:
 
"I attached a photo of a photo print block (for lack of knowing what else to call it) of the oldest known photo taken in Jeffersontown.  The metal, as you should be able to see, is rather corroded, and the picture is much darker than it appeared with the flash on the camera.
 
Do you know any way to safely clean up such an item?  This is an important part of Jeffersontown's history, but right now, the picture is so dark to the naked eye that it is hard to tell even what it is.  I called photograph restoration places in the area, and they said no one restores such items locally.  I don't know if there is a safe cleaner for a metal print, or if it's best to just leave it alone."
 
I know it might be difficult to provide any help without seeing the artifact, but if any of you are knowledgeable in photo conservation, your help is appreciated.
 
Chris Goodlett
Kentucky Historical Society

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