Is it okay to throw away old photos?
And for some, hopefully not too many, I am sure they would say it’s okay to throw away many if not most photos before they were scanned and preserved. Yes. You heard me. Not too long ago, I finished up a nice video review of the Logan Slide File 35mm slide box. It’s an archival quality metal box that is safe to store your slides in.
Where was the photograph of Billy the Kid found?
(Frank Abrams) Back in 2011, a North Carolina defense attorney named Frank Abrams bought a 19th century tintype photograph for $10 at a flea market. He assumed that the photo, which shows five cowboys mugging it for the camera, was little more than a nifty relic from the Wild West.
Is it legal to keep money you find on Finders Keepers?
But 23-year-old Nicole Bailey from Stoke-on-Trent found out the hard way that, if you take the ‘finders keepers’ attitude, the courts can come down hard on you. So what’s the law? Until now, laws around keeping found cash has been pretty hazy.
Why is it important to preserve your photos?
Storing the originals gives you the option to perform temporary scans. The process of digital preservation hasn’t been around that long yet. We are all still learning how to save and archive digital files and have them last theoretically forever. Are all of us digital junkies really prepared?
How much is an old family photo worth?
Remember that photos at this time were the domain of the wealthy and not as common as the family album of today. For the average in this category each photo will be worth approximately $1-$5, the stand outs should get between $40 – $100, with some research and as much information as possible, a good photo card normally fetches between $100 – $500.
What happens when you fold an old photo?
Folding or bending a vintage photograph creates creases, cracks, tears, or breaks that distort the image or leave the photo in pieces. A rolled-up photo will retain its curved position long after it’s unrolled, also. While there are remedies to flatten and digitally repair these damages, it’s best to avoid these situations altogether.
How can I find homes for old photos?
Also, joining an online site such as Ancestry.com can amplify your resources by connecting you with hundreds of people in an extended family tree. Finding homes for unwanted photographs. Many people feel strongly that no old photo should ever be tossed.
What should I write on the back of an old photo?
If you must write directly on the back of a vintage photo, use an archival pen that won’t bleed or feature, or a soft-lead pencil, and use a light touch, writing near the edges of the photo rather than in the middle. Your best bet is to envelope the photo in an archival sleeve, then label the sleeve, not the photo, with an archival pen or a label.
