Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes
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Ambrotypes
What are they?
Ambrotypes were made by coating glass with a chemicals that produced a negative image. When this glass with a black coating was put behind it a positive image was produced. If you tilt it at an angle the dark areas remain the same, then it is an Ambrotype.
Factors that cause deterioration
- The broken glass
- The emulsion scratches easily
- Mold developing inside the case (See images below)
The Negative
Daguerreotypes
What Are Daguerreotypes?
A daguerreotype image is made on silver-plated copper that is treated with mercury vapor and then glass is placed on top of this. The exposure could take up to 15 minutes, so the subjects will have a serious and concentrated look. Daguerreotypes were not practical for portrait photography.
Factors That Cause Deterioration
- High humidity causes corrosion
- The image is fragile & damaged by handling outside the casing
- The silver in the image tarnishes
- Broken glass from handling
Copper Plate
The Image
Scanning prices for Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes.
For items that you would like to be restored, please order from the Photo Restoration page.
Scanning Ambrotypes & Daguerreotypes
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Ambrotypes & Daguerreotypes
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