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Wood frames and metal frames for photographic conservation

Wood Frames and Metal Frames for photographic conservation are available in a wide variety of styles and can help to conserve images for a long time.

Photographs are materials that are complex in their physical and chemical structre. They present special challenges when wanting to insure that maximum life through conservative preservation techniques. Since the late 1830s when photography first became available there have been a large variety of photographic process which have used a large variety of materials. Each of the materials and processes have varying deterioration metrics over time and require unique conservation approaches. Detioriation is an ongoing process that can never be completely arrested but which can be slowed significantly.

If you have a photograph that has already suffered signficant detioriation you may need to employ the services of a professional photographic conservator. This can be quite costly because of the skill required and conservation is generally very time consuming project. Naturally, with the advent of modern technologies it is possible to take the image from the photograph and perserve the image in a digital format, but to preserve the original artifact may become cost prohibitive especially if done on a single use basis. It is better to take steps to prevent deterioration in advance if at all possible.

This is the first in a series of articles that are designed to convey a basic understanding of why and how photographs degrade over time and what can be done to slow the process. The information in these articles focuses on the photographic formats and processes most commonly found in collections. Of particular focus will be black-and-white silver prints, glass plae and film based negatives, color chromogenic dye photographs, and digital output on hardcopy using ink jet printers, dye sublimation print techniques, and electro-static prints.

Offered by Frame Destination wood frames, foamboard, foamcore, mounting supplies and products represent just a small part of the conservation quality supplies selection available. For more information please visit our website or call us at 1-877-5FRAMES.