[SOA] Removing Tape Residue from B/W Photographs

[Nathan Tallman]

Andy,

I'm not sure on the archival answer, but you might try sending an email to
Doug Nishimura <dwnpph at rit.edu> at the Image Permanence Institute at
Rochester Institute of Technology. He often responds to similar inquiries on
the SAA A&A List and really knows his stuff.

Also, Cleveland is home to the ICA Art Conservation <
http://www.ica-artconservation.org/>. It regularly consults and provides
services to Ohio and mid-wester cultural institutions. Don't be fooled by
"art conservation" they conserve documents, photographs, and even textiles I
think.

Good luck!
Nathan

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Nathan Tallman
Associate Archivist
American Jewish Archives
On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 3:02 PM, Andy Pochatko <pochana at oplin.org> wrote:

>
> Does anyone have any methods for removing tape residue from black and
> white photographs? The plastic tape has been removed ; the residue is not
> yet in a solidified state and I'd like to remove it before it is
> permanent. I've seen a machine in the Gaylord catalog that is
> unfortunately outside our budget. Looking at other online forums, I've
> seen a product Un-Du Scrapper's Solution which claims to be safe on
> photographs, but I'm leery about using it on archival materials.
>
> Your incites would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy Pochatko
> Reference Librarian,
> Harbor-Topky Memorial Library
> 440-964-9645 ext. 112
>
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>
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