Mounting for Daguerreotype

Jodie Allen (74160.3410@CompuServe.COM)
06 May 96 00:31:15 EDT

I picked up an unmounted Daguerreotype at the local camera swap meet this
weekend, and would like to protect it from further damage. Does anyone have
information on mounting. For instance, is the plate simply sandwiched between
two pieces of glass, or is there something similar to a matte that keeps the
glass from touching the image surface of the plate? What about compounds
recommended for sealing the edges of the mounting? Are there sources for
ready-made antique mounts?

Thanks,

- Wayde Allen