Photo-safe. Archival. Acid-free. Why do these terms matter? These are just some of the terms that are used when describing products in the photo industry…
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Location Matters! Many people store old belongings and family photos and heirlooms in their basements and attics. If you are one of those people, we…
Scan, Discover, Share, and Preserve your Photos Scan your old photographs, store the originals in archival materials, and then back up everything. This post explains…
Have you ever wondered about those curious photographs in your family archive that appear to be printed on a thin sheet of metal? Well, these…
Two of the most popular forms of 19th century photography you may have in your family archive are cabinet cards and cartes-de-visite (the latter is…
We recently came across some excellent examples of the significant threat caused by light damage. We’re sharing some of the photos we took of this…
We’ll take a look at some of the best practices for hinging your own window mats. It’s a simple process and you’ll only need a…
The introduction of digital print sizes created the need for archival storage and presentation materials to fit these new dimensions, something that Archival Methods has…
Photographer Sara Lyons presented a proposal to Historic Northampton, a historical society in western Massachusetts. Her project involved researching information on local homes in Northampton…
Let’s take a look at the ways old photos of your family’s homes can help you identify and visualize your family history, while providing clues…