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08-04-2012, 03:58 PM   #1
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How to clean old prints?

Hello,

I have been given the task of restoring and preserving a 40+ years old wedding album.

While I've done similar jobs before, this one has a challenge: The clear plastic pages seem to be breaking down and 11 of the 12 B&W 8x10 prints are "wet" with a sticky, kind of smelly residue. I was able to remove the prints and carefully dry them with a cloth (at the expense of the plastic pages) . I'm in the process of scanning the untouched prints as a safety precaution. They seem to be heavier stock. Once scanned, I wonder what can be used to clean these old prints?
91% alcohol? a damp cloth? What can I try?
I'd like to get them as clean as possible for rescan and mounting in a new album.

Thanks,

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Think I would have a quiet word with your local friendly museum archivist person, they'll keep you right.

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QuoteOriginally posted by kerrowdown Quote
Think I would have a quite word with your local friendly museum archivist person, they'll keep you right.
Excellent advice! Also check the Library of Congress' photograph section. If you have a state archive they also might be a good resource.
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