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.
Recommended Citation
Casto, Sarah, "Seeing Double: Comparative Study of Two Photograph Albums Containing Cyanotypes and Gelatin Silver Prints of Stereoscopic Photographs" (2017). Art Conservation Master's Projects. 73.
https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/art_con_projects/73
