Materials and Techniques used for Retouch of Glass Plate Negatives Held at the Golestan Palace Sahar Nohi

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 MA of Chemistry-Physics, Research Institute for the Protection and Restoration of Historical and Cultural Monuments, Tehran, I. R. Iran

2 Master of Restoration of Historical and Cultural Objects, Golestan Palace, Tehran, I. R. Iran

3 Master of Restoration of Historical and Cultural Objects, Research Institute for the Preservation and Restoration of Historical and Cultural Monuments, Tehran, I. R. Iran

Abstract

Purpose: Variations of retouch on black and white glass plate negatives, including collodion and gelatin glass plates was a common practice in 19th and early 20th century. This paper, inspired by a larger research project, reports an examination of glass plate negatives held at Golestan Palace Photo Archive in Tehran to identify techniques and materials used.
Method and Research Design:  Data is collected by observations, historical technical literature on retouching as well as from library materials.
Findings and Conclusion: Glass plate negatives are retouched by various tools and materials including graphite (pencil), abrasives (knife, needle or abrasive powders), colors, papers. Several techniques also have were applied as discussed in th epaaper.

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Ālbom-xāne-ye kāx-e Golestān (Photographic archive of Golestan Palace), registry number GP001651.
Ālbom-xāne-ye kāx-e Golestān (Photographic archive of Golestan Palace), registry number GP001932.
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  • Receive Date: 12 October 2019
  • Revise Date: 25 October 2019
  • Accept Date: 29 December 2019

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