removing adhesives from back of tintypes

[Peter E. Durbin]

We have 7 tintypes that were fastened on the back of a mat with studio labels cut in strips. It has held them in place over 100 years. Should they be removed? If so, how exactly?

[Miriam Meislik]

I would most likely leave the images as they are. I wouldn’t want to risk damaging the lacquer or scratching the metal. Would you be able share a snapshot of one of them?

[Peter E. Durbin]

Miriam: Your suggestions are what we also have concluded. The pictures are not available temporarily but if you wish, we can email you a picture of the tuintype backing in two weeks. Thank you for your response.
PED

[Elsa Huxley]

Peter,

You can also post the photos here. Below the comment box is a button to “Attach a file”.

Thanks and all best,

Elsa Huxley
Heritage Preservation

[Peter E. Durbin]

Elsa,
Thanks for the help with posting. Appreciated.
PED

[Peter E. Durbin]

Elsa,
Thanks for the help with posting. Appreciated.
PED

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