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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2014 13:47:18 GMT
I have so many photos that I have removed from frames since we moved. Many of these photos are 35+ years old and have started fading, turning yellow from sunlight, age, non archival mats. I need to store them until I can decide on what is going to be reframed and what is going to be scanned and saved that way. How can I store a large multitude - does each photo have to have its own box/envelope/sleeve or can I combine sizes (from 11 x 16 down to 4 x 6) in one container and place some sort of acid free or archival type of paper between them? I have googled but I am either asking the wrong question or using the incorrect terminology. Thanks for any advice.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2014 17:23:16 GMT
That's a good question - I have no idea. Hopefully someone else will because I have a lot of pictures that I need to do this to also.
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Post by scrapcat on Aug 22, 2014 19:03:45 GMT
Not sure either, but my first thought was some sort of artist portfolio? they are large and sturdy to keep things straight, and as long as you keep it out of humidity or moisture, should be ok. Now, maybe you have way more than that would hold? I would just say a large plastic container, like the kind people store under beds. Maybe put tissue paper between them? I guess best bet is to not leave them like that too long to make sure they aren't damaged further??
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2014 20:06:10 GMT
Okay, I will check out an artist portfolio. Thanks! Any other ideas out there - trying to get some options since I have almost no storage space. Downsizing is not fun  |
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Post by anniefb on Aug 22, 2014 21:25:45 GMT
@chris2061 here is some advice about storing photos & negatives from one of our local libraries. If you use tissue paper, be sure it's acid free: 'Store photographs in either acid-free paper envelopes or enclosures, or in transparent plastic enclosures made of uncoated polyester, polypropylene or polyethylene. Do not use PVC, and be aware of the possibility of moisture being trapped and causing damage. Acid-free paper is preferable because of its porous nature.'And this is what the National Archives has to say. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2014 22:22:20 GMT
Oh awesome! Thank you so much for the link!
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Post by birukitty on Aug 26, 2014 22:01:50 GMT
Here are 3 online sites where you can shop for supplies: www.lightimpressionsdirect.com (I've used them many times, they are great), www.printfile.com (a well known company, I use their negative sleeve holders) and www.universityproducts.com (I don't know anything about this company). They will have the supplies you are looking for to store your photos in order to stop and not continue the damage. I hope that helps. Debbie in MD. |
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Post by lazytown on Sept 8, 2014 19:01:08 GMT
I think that photo developers offer photo scanning as a service. Maybe you could call one and find out how much it would cost to scan a box or two of photos. Could be that it would be cheaper than purchasing archival storage.
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