Storage
Proper storage is invaluable with a daguerreotype collection. Paramount in the mission of safely storing these materials are environmental controls and maintaining a stable relative humidity and temperature. Consistency is the key. For example, if the relative humidity is too high, the gelatin binder may become sticky and if it is too low, the binder may shrink or curl.The columns below outlines suggestions of proper methods versus common mistakes in daguerreotype storage.
Tips for Storage
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Mistakes for Storage
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