Online course on care of photographs

June Courses

MS 222: Care of Photographs
June 22 - August 14, 2015
Instructor:  Gawain Weaver
Location: <URL:http://museumclasses.org>

    Description: Photographic materials cover a diverse range,
    everything from the daguerreotypes and wet plate negatives of
    the 19th century to the gelatin silver, chromogenic and inkjet
    prints of the 20th and now 21st century.  Care of Photographs
    offers a broad introduction to the history, technology,
    identification, and care of these and other photographic
    materials.  Topics include environmental monitoring, the effects
    of temperature and relative humidity, and the importance of cold
    storage for certain photographic materials.  It is intended to
    help those caring for photographic materials to gain a better
    understanding of their collections and how to care for them.

For more information or to sign up:

    <URL:http://www.collectioncare.org/care-photographs-line-course>

Helen Alten
Northern States Conservation Center


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