Note: Images made by earlier 19th century processes, e.g. Ambrotypes, Tintypes, Daguerreotypes, collodion, silver gelatin glass plate negatives, plus earlier color processes, e.g. Autochromes, Dufay color, Paget, Finley, and Agfa color that are water-damaged, all require different procedures to prevent deterioration and permanent damage. These should be referred directly to a qualified Photographic Conservator for advice and treatment.

Attention to the response steps given below will help Document Reprocessors successfully recover your photographic materials with minimal changes in their appearance.

• Keep all damaged materials cold and wet. Never let them dry out.
• Rinse off heavy mud or particulate dirt deposits with clean, cold water.
• Place wet items and their ID in a plastic bag, seal tightly and keep cold.
• Put the bag in a sturdy box, label the box with your name and contents, and ship overnight express to our Rushville, NY, location.
• Call our office to advise us on quantity, shipping and arrival time so we can be prepared for your shipment.
• If you cannot ship the same day that the images become wet, follow the above steps and place the bagged images in a freezer. Then ship the frozen materials to us when you are ready.