I have some old Japanese prints that date back to the early 1800s. I had them framed with an acid free mat and uv glass protection. Do you think it's a good idea? I choose the basement because it's the darkest part in my house and temperature doesn't change throughout the seasons. But some people argue that no matter where you place them it will be damaged and should be put away in an acid-free folder and viewed when ever you want.
Great article! As Australia's only certified Photo Organisers we would love to help the Daddo family and others organise, utilise and enjoy their photos.
I have an antique picture of my grandma. It's out of a curved glass frame. I was wondering if it would be safe to spray it with a protective coating once I'm done restoring it?
At 1:48 of this video, you show the photos in clear page protectors, which I assume are the part of the archival album you speak of. The only ones I have found to purchase are either like yours that are one big sheet for a large photo or ones that hold specific sizes like a 4x6. I have a lot of pictures that are all different sizes like you show in this video. How have you attached the pictures to the page to hold them safely in place?
Hi again Diana. Caroline suggests you use archival quality (non acidic) photo corners of a size suitable for that size photo. They are available from camera, photo shops, scrapbooking suppliers etc. Good luck!
Good advice, especially digitizing photos before storing them safely. If flatbed scanners and photo-cropping software aren't your thing, try Pic Scanner, app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that lets you scan multiple photos simultaneously, then automatically crops and saves all. Demo: youtube .com/watch?v=tgrTZPggkEs
Yes that is what archivists do ... My daughter did research at Cornell university. She wore gloves. I had the great opportunity to have seen some of the Fotos and documents....original Fotos and documents of legendary writers of the 18th century.....it was awesome just to be in the presence of those items!!!!
Wonderful advice!
Hello, is there any details of where I can buy this archival albums/ nonacidic album. I am from India.
Hi Diana, thanks for your question. We've forwarded your query to Caroline, our museum conservator. We'll get back to you with more info asap.
I have some old Japanese prints that date back to the early 1800s. I had them framed with an acid free mat and uv glass protection. Do you think it's a good idea? I choose the basement because it's the darkest part in my house and temperature doesn't change throughout the seasons. But some people argue that no matter where you place them it will be damaged and should be put away in an acid-free folder and viewed when ever you want.
thank you !
I am defs using these tips to preserve my photographs :)
Great article!
As Australia's only certified Photo Organisers we would love to help the Daddo family and others organise, utilise and enjoy their photos.
I have an antique picture of my grandma. It's out of a curved glass frame. I was wondering if it would be safe to spray it with a protective coating once I'm done restoring it?
At 1:48 of this video, you show the photos in clear page protectors, which I assume are the part of the archival album you speak of. The only ones I have found to purchase are either like yours that are one big sheet for a large photo or ones that hold specific sizes like a 4x6. I have a lot of pictures that are all different sizes like you show in this video. How have you attached the pictures to the page to hold them safely in place?
Hi again Diana. Caroline suggests you use archival quality (non acidic) photo corners of a size suitable for that size photo. They are available from
camera, photo shops, scrapbooking suppliers etc. Good luck!
Can i store my photo albums in a wardrobe which is made of steels
Thank you for your response.
also check that you are not using old PVC photo scrapbook pages as they can damage the photos
CaseyRedDragon
I have come up with a simple flame test to check if a Photo album page is made of PVC that I will do a video on later
thanks a lot :D
Good advice, especially digitizing photos before storing them safely. If flatbed scanners and photo-cropping software aren't your thing, try Pic Scanner, app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch that lets you scan multiple photos simultaneously, then automatically crops and saves all. Demo: youtube .com/watch?v=tgrTZPggkEs
Why not wear Gloves?
Good idea!!!!
Yes that is what archivists do ... My daughter did research at Cornell university. She wore gloves.
I had the great opportunity to have seen some of the Fotos and documents....original Fotos and documents of legendary writers of the 18th century.....it was awesome just to be in the presence of those items!!!!