sirbridge
newbie
Reged: 09/08/2007
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I have been asked to find out whether it is possible or even advisable, to clean glass plates and film prior to their archival. I would not have thought that there would be a problem with the non-emulsion side of the glass if cleaned with care but I am not so sure if the emulsion surface should be touched even if there is evidence of mould. If members have had experience of this I would be glad to hear of techniques and materials. I would suggest that every negative should be scanned prior to any action.
I presume that film, if in good condition, could be re-washed.
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beejaybee
Marvin
Reged: 18/07/2007
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I would suggest that every negative should be scanned prior to any action.
Sounds like a sensible precaution to me.
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I presume that film, if in good condition, could be re-washed.
I don't see why plates should be more vulnerable than film (in the same condition) - in particular if re-washing film is considered an acceptable risk, I don't see any reason why plates shouldn't be re-washed too. After all, plates underwent the same sort of wet processing as film.
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Benchista
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In my (limited!) experience, emulsion can very easily lift off the plate and slide away, so be careful! Don't use warm water, for a start...
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LargeFormat
old hand
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Loc: Buckinghamshire and Cumbria
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This may be useful:
http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00LeyG
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El Sid
Going potty
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It might well be worth asking the question of the National Media Museum or the RPS...
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Nigel
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ElSid Gallery
A camera in the hand is better than one in the cupboard........
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beejaybee
Marvin
Reged: 18/07/2007
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Loc: Really Here In Name Only
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Thanks, a useful resource 
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sirbridge
newbie
Reged: 09/08/2007
Posts: 8
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My thanks to all who have replied. I have sent messages to both the Media Museum and the V&A,
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