help

05-07-2004, 19:57

i have a picture of my grandfather when he was in the lincolnshire regiment.
it was done in 1921,i dont know if it is a photograph or a print,sketch or what.
the only trouble is it is starting to fade fast.
anybody any ideas how i can stop it fading would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
andy 1

jellybaby · 05-07-2004, 20:01

one way would be to have it laminated, would be preserved forever then

05-07-2004, 20:05

you can only stop it fading by keeping it away from the light. I suggest you get it scanned and then view the copy rather than the original and put the original away.

TheBlueRaja · 05-07-2004, 20:14

I would agree with both of you - in addition, take it into a Photography shop and see what the Pro's think.

**Maggy J** · 05-07-2004, 20:15

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Originally Posted by gary_580

you can only stop it fading by keeping it away from the light. I suggest you get it scanned and then view the copy rather than the original and put the original away.

You could clean up the scanned copy too.

Incog.

05-07-2004, 20:17

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Originally Posted by Incognitas

You could clean up the scanned copy too.

Incog.

Good point. Maybe enhance it by darkening it again if you need too.

05-07-2004, 20:19

i have the picture in a frame,and i have thought about scanning it.
i was just wondering if maybe there is some sort of acid or something on the picture,and i was wondering if there is any way of neutralising it .
it is not in direct sunlight.but the person who had the picture before me removed it from its original frame,and threw the picture in a cupboard.since then it has gone very yellow and is starting to fade very fast,thats why i wondered if there could be any acid or whatever on it.

SMHarman · 05-07-2004, 20:19

Light is what is causing it to fade fast, now summer is here light is stronger (apart from overcast wimbledon fortnight). Also humidity and temperature variance don't help (all those things they try to control in an art gallery)

Scanning and reprinting would be a good idea, as might be getting this done professionally. Then put it in a dark place (ask a local photographers for a photo paper bag from a box of paper he has finished with)

Photo Paper quality was not as high and processing was not as dilligent back then, the paper will have an acid pH and it probably was not stopped and fixed properly.

05-07-2004, 20:26

i've got a feeling it is not a photograph.its thicker than normal photo paper of that time.
anybody suggest a good picture restorer in or around lincoln.

**Maggy J** · 05-07-2004, 20:27

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Originally Posted by andy 1

i've got a feeling it is not a photograph.
anybody suggest a good picture restorer in or around lincoln.

You think it is a painting?

How about scanning it in and letting us see.

Art teacher making this request.

Incog.

Halcyon · 05-07-2004, 20:33

Scanning it in is a great idea and I suggest you do that now.
We have done this for our old family photos and it is great.
You can then hand the cd's out to family members too.

As for the original piece, I would suggest you take it to a special photographers where they can see if it can be cleaned up.
Then store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity.

**Damien** · 05-07-2004, 20:37

DONT ASK US

Scan it then before you touch it take it to someone who knows. He are far too dumb to be offering advice on something as priceless as that

**Maggy J** · 05-07-2004, 20:40

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Originally Posted by Damien

DONT ASK US

Scan it then before you touch it take it to someone who knows. He are far too dumb to be offering advice on something as priceless as that

You speak for yourself.

I want to see if it is any kind of painting or printing first.

05-07-2004, 20:49

can't scan it in lads its to large for an attachment

**Maggy J** · 05-07-2004, 20:53

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Originally Posted by andy 1

can't scan it in lads its to large for an attachment

Do you have a digital camera?Maybe a photo would do instead?

Or scan a small part of it.

Incog.