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Post by Electric Gypsy on Nov 22, 2007 5:01:07 GMT -5
I know this is an odd question for this forum, but I recently got into geneology and found a long lost relative through the power of the internet. He sent me some original tintype photos of my great-great-great-grandfather, great-great-grandparents, and some unidentified relatives.
Anyway, I was just wondering if it would be okay to display these treasured heirlooms in a modern day frame? I tried finding information on the web, but couldn't find anything. Anybody?
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Post by ultimatemind on Nov 22, 2007 6:07:25 GMT -5
Good question, I don't see why you couldn't though it would hurt to be sure.
I believe the Nelson had a big exhibit on tinypes a few years ago. Maybe someone there would know something about them. A couple other places to try are the historical societies, Frontier Trails Museum or Union Station, those places would likely have someone on site who know about restoring or preserving artifacts. The KC public library also has a history/geneology department and might be able to help. One of those million antique dealers around Westport might know too.
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Post by Lipstx4evr on Nov 22, 2007 10:23:48 GMT -5
The only thing I really remember about tintype photos is that they were sometimes processed with mercuric oxide and silver nitrate, making them very easily damaged by sunlight, humidity, and the oils from hands. They can oxidize and the image will be degraded where the oxidation takes place. Be sure to thoroughly wash your hands after touching them, and store or display them away from direct sunlight. We have some in our family that are very old, so I know they will last if properly cared for. www.city-gallery.com/learning/types/tintype/index.php (A brief history of tintypes) histclo.com/photo/photo-tin.html (more information in tintypes and some information on preservation) Heather
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Post by Electric Gypsy on Nov 23, 2007 2:47:05 GMT -5
Thanks, guys. I didn't realize you weren't supposed to handle them with bare hands. I've done that a lot since they came into my possession. Oops!
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Post by katkat on Nov 23, 2007 19:59:17 GMT -5
oh great question. I will ask my mom because I believe she had one restored of her mom that she has. So I will ask her about it!
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Post by Electric Gypsy on Nov 24, 2007 0:21:01 GMT -5
Katkat, you can have the originals themselves restored? From everything I've found, I thought you had to have them scanned and THEN restore the image, not the tintype itself. That would be cool if I could get the originals done. The one of my great-great-grandparents has a gash in it, and all of them have some level of degradation around the corners.
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Post by RuthsHere on Nov 25, 2007 11:46:16 GMT -5
I'd get digital copies made as a backup (but that is just me)
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Post by taylorsmom on Nov 25, 2007 12:03:33 GMT -5
You can also try your local musuem too.
Good luck on getting them restored and put on display.
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