From: MICHAEL STEINLE (mikad@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 01/12/02-02:54:23 PM Z
The yellowing seems to be more prevalent in the prints that were toned with
a weaker gold solution. Besides, after a hundred and fifty years a little
yellowing is not such a big deal. Using modern printing methods today, how
do we know what these prints will look like in 150 years? We know the
albumens will last, and like Ken said, the biggest concern is the paper
used.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sandy King" <sanking@clemson.edu>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 1:36 PM
Subject: RE: Albumen - How Archival
> Yes, we still have them but they have all either already yellowed, or
> will yellow with more time. As far as I have been able to determine
> there is nothing to stop or reverse the yellowing process.
>
> Sandy King
>
>
>
> >We still have them from the mid 1800's. Gold toning is recommended. I
think
> >the paper type is the biggest concern once toned.
> >
> >..-----Original Message-----
> >..From: George Huczek [mailto:ghuczek@sk.sympatico.ca]
> >..Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2002 10:44 AM
> >..To: alt-photo-process-l@skyway.usask.ca
> >..Subject: Albumen - How Archival
> >..
> >..
> >..If done properly, how archival can one expect albumen prints to be?
Does
> >..anyone have any suggestions for how increased permanence can be
obtained
> >..with this process?
> >..
> >..
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