Amie Thomas |
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Old Family Photographs
Hello,
I'm hoping someone can help me with identifying a particular photo process from around 1900 - 1910. We acquired some pictures that are around 24X30 that seem to have a black residue on them that smudges when touched. I'd like to identify the process used so I know how to better preserve them. Thank you so much for any information you can provide.
Amie :)
January 14, 2008
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John H. Siskin |
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Hi Amie,
I checked with a conservator. She said they might be "Crayon Portraits". Materials were used on top of a photograph as a hand finish.
Thanks, John Siskin
January 13, 2008
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Amie Thomas |
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John -- Thank you SO much. I really appreciate the lead. I'll do some more research and see what I can I find out about that technique. Thanks, Amie
January 14, 2008
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Amie Thomas |
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John, I'm attaching an example of the photograph. If you have any additional thoughts, just let me know. Thanks for taking a look, Amie
January 14, 2008
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Amie Thomas |
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Family Photo
Photograph circa 1890's to 1900. Smudges when touched.
Amie Thomas
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Here's that photo as promised...
January 14, 2008
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John H. Siskin |
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You're welcome, glad to help out! Thanks, John Siskin
January 14, 2008
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John H. Siskin |
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Hi Amie,
You might try the Amreican Insittute for Conservation.
http://aic.stanford.edu/public/select.html
Good Luck, John Siskin
January 14, 2008
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