Marking glass

Lynn Morrison <lmorrison [at] uttlesford__gov__uk> writes

>Has anyone got any advice on physically marking our Museum's
>collection of several hundred glass positives, negatives and lantern
>slides? They range in size from 2.5 inch square to  5 x 7 inch and
>date to the very early 20th century. So far I have pencilled the
>number and simple name on the Photosafe paper slip. But these come
>adrift and there could be 50 to a box, so data is lost, making
>searching for the image you want difficult. Pen and ink, or sticking
>a paper number on the non-emulsion side seems a bit severe.

A diamond scriber is best but make sure that you practice first on
glass so that you can write clearly and discreetly!

Simon Moore MIScT, FLS, ACR,
Conservator of Natural  Sciences,
20 Newbury Street,
Whitchurch RG28 7DN. UK
+44 1256 892335


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