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A : printed in 1935B : restored in 1999

s-2 When not properly washed,
photos deteriate more rapidly over time.

This print illustrates the effect of silver mirror.
Light is reflected the dark or black parts.
This print can no longer be appreciated for its original value.
enlarged part of A
After restoration,
the silver mirrors have been completely removed.
The image is once again clear and discernible.		 s-3

enlarged part of B

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C : printed in 1941D : restored in 1999

s-5 Over time, this picture aquired a sepia tone,
displacing the original colors.
The highlighted areas have vanished,
erasing elementary details.
enlarged part of C
Photo D illustrates the restoration of tone and original colors from the shaded area to the highlighted area.

enlarged part of D

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printed in 1941 restored in 1999



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