From: David Barker (dbarker_ca@yahoo.com)
Date: 02/24/03-12:38:47 PM Z
Arthur,
I am not an expert on this at all, but I had some
unmounted albumens by Valentine that were badly curled
(don't know if this is part of your problem). I took
them into the bathroom and got things very steamy and
was able to ease them flat enough to get them into a
matte. It worked well and, as far as I can tell there
was no damage. I had trouble finding any consistent
information on how to deal with this problem.
Instinctively, I would not touch the surfaces with
anything wet (with water) since the albumen is very
hygroscopic. Maybe use PEC? I'm sure others will
have better knowledge.
David Barker
--- ARTHURWG@aol.com wrote:
> I have some beautiful old albumen prints that I'd
> like to mat and frame.
> They came from an old album and were held at the
> corners so they show slight
> creases in those areas, and the rest of the print
> surfaces are not real flat
> as well. My question: is it safe to wipe the
> surface of these prints with a
> damp rag to clean them a bit and to then flatten
> them in a hot/warm press?
> Thanks. Arthur
>
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