Care of Photographs

MS 222: Care of Photographs

June 18 to August 3, 2018

Instructor:  Gawain Weaver

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.

Location: http://museumclasses.org

For more information or to sign up: https://www.collectioncare.org/care-photographs-line-course