Special NEDCC Workshop on Preservation of Photographs  – Andover, MA   

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Two-day, In-person Workshop:  

IDENTIFICATION AND CARE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS: Daguerreotypes to Inkjet Prints     

DATE: March 14 and 15, 2019      

LOCATION: Addison Gallery of American Art, Andover, MA      

The two-day workshop is a beginner to intermediate program intended for individuals who want to learn how to care for photographic materials including curators, collection managers, exhibit preparations, catalogers, archivists , photographers, and collectors.        

This hands-on workshop offers an in-depth introduction to the preservation of photographic materials, including their identification, deterioration, and care. Participants will learn how to recognize various photographic processes ranging from daguerreotypes to inkjet prints. Preservation problems associated with specific processes will also be studied. The workshop will address storage concerns and preservation priorities, including environmental guidelines, enclosures, and proper care and handling. Participants are encouraged to bring photographs for examination and discussion.        

COMPLETE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: www.nedcc.org/prestr19  

Presented by:
NEDCC | Northeast Document Conservation Center
Andover, MA
www.nedcc.org