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Conservation of photographs: some thoughts and references

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 June 2016

Anthony J. Coulson*
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Open University Library
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Abstract

Relevant British Standards are cited, and advice on the establishment of priorities and programmes for the conservation of photographs is provided. Environmental hazards, mounting, storage and good ‘housekeeping’ practices are described.

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Research Article
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Copyright © The Art Libraries Society 1980

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