The life of a photograph : archival processing, matting, framing, and storage / Laurence E. Keefe, Jr., Dennis Inch.

Main entry:

Keefe, Laurence E., author.

Title & Author:

The life of a photograph : archival processing, matting, framing, and storage / Laurence E. Keefe, Jr., Dennis Inch.

Publication:

Boston : Focal Press, [1984]
©1984

Description:

xi, 330 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-322) and index.
Introduction -- Part I, Processing for Permanence. Processing Black and White Prints for Permanence -- Processing Film for Permanence -- Part II, Mounting and Mats. Principles of Conservation Mounting -- Dry Mounting -- Matting -- Hand Cutting a Conservation Mat -- Mat Design -- Part III, Frames and Framing. Wood Frames -- Metal Frames -- Clip and Passe Partout Frames -- Choice, Cutting, and Handling Glazing -- Part IV, Display. Planning an Exhibition -- Part V, Storage. Storage of Prints -- Storage of Film -- Storage of Color Slides -- Part VI, Old and Antique Photographs. Daguerrotype, Ambrotype, and Tintype: The Identification and Care of Nineteenth-Century Direct Positive Images -- Inspecting and Reframing Old Prints -- Appendix A: Suppliers -- Appendix B: How to Order Framing and Conservation Supplies through the Mail -- Bibliography -- Index.
Also issued online.

Summary:

Now that slides and photographs are increasingly being put onto video, the question of the preservative quality of videotape is considered and a number of measures are recommended for tape to survive storage. With expanded chapters, four completely newchapters, and updated appendices on suppliers and more, this edition offers everything you need to know to ensure the longevity of your collection.

ISBN:

0240517016
9780240517018
0240800052
9780240800059

Subject:

Photographs Conservation and restoration.
Photographs Trimming, mounting, etc.
Photographies Conservation et restauration.
Photographies Montage.
Fotografia.
Photographs Conservation

Form/genre:

Books.

Added entries:

Inch, Dennis, author.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 14042
Call No.: ID TR465.K44 1984; ID:87-B401
Status: Available

Location: Library conservation office 14043
Call No.: PO10910 CONS TR465.K44 1984; ID:87-B401
Status: Available

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