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NaMal body oi Is can leave marks on the surface r Digitized and reproduced photographs can be
used for outreach and access purposes.
/852 Frederick Scott Archer developed '"the wet
plate process" (collodion). I I of a print and eventually cause severe damage by
staining the photograph. Cotton gloves should be
• Preservation copies or surrogates should be con-
sidered when handling originals is likely 10 re-
worn.
• /855-1857 Direct positive images on glass suit in damage or loss.
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(ambrotypes) and metal (tintypes or ferrotypes)
become popular.
sion of gelatin and silver bromide on a glass plate, Factors to consider when deciding to exhibit I I Life Expectancv
the "dry plate" process. t t· photographs include condition and value, vulner-
• /884 George Eastman develops technOlogy of film I ability to light, and past exhibition history.
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sensitive emulsion. Base materials include metal.
glass, film or paper.