Department Chair

Patrick Ravines

Date of Award

8-2017

Access Control

Open Access

Degree Name

Art Conservation, M.A., C.A.S.

Department

Art Conservation Department

Advisor

Judith Walsh

Advisor

Gary Albright

Department Home page

https://artconservation.buffalostate.edu

First Reader

Jiuan-Jiuan Chen

Second Reader

Dr. Aaron Shugar

Third Reader

Dr. Rebecca Ploeger

Abstract

Historical research reveals that two commercially produced photograph albums in the collection of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library contain cyanotype contact prints and gelatin silver photographic reproductions of stereo views made by Buffalo photographer Charles L. Pond. The stereo views were cut in half and pasted as individual images in each album. The manufacture and degradation mechanisms of cyanotypes are explored, with experimental aqueous treatments of cyanotypes including deionized, alkaline, and hydrogen peroxide water baths and light bleaching. Results are evaluated using spectrophotometry and x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) analysis. No correlation between color change and change in iron content following treatment was found. Treatment includes stabilization of the albums and surface cleaning of the photographs.

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