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Yeras ago I went to an auction where they were actaully selling old family photos. That turned me off so much I never went to another auction. and that was a very long time ago.
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I understand completely. We go to estate sales and see family photos all the time. Sometimes boxes of pictures, or even albums. I can't believe the family would not want these. I also can't understand the attraction that people have in buying these family photos except for the history of the background/buildings, and/or the clothes the people are wearing. That I can understand since my husband collects stereo view cards for the history. But many times at sales the pictuers really aren't that old (for history) and they have them out for sale. Go figure.
I bought the glass negatives mainly because at the time I never saw anything like it before. Thought they looked really interesting. Love old things and it's always fun to come across something that you have never seen before.
Thanks on the tips of what to do with them. I'll have to get them out someday and do something with them.
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I would suggest that you ensure they are stored in a cool,dry place. I also would suggest thay not be stacked in contact with each other and that any seperator is archival material. Those scrapbooking places know what you need. or if they could be held ina tray like the slide projectors do. something that manitains minimal contact. Ask an expert before trying to clean them yourself.
I like old stuff too. When I was young I wanted to own it all now I would much rather see it in a museum for all who enjoy it, to enjoy it.
You should see me and my wife in an antique shop. She is completely through the shop and I am still at the 1st display.
That is just the opposite for us when grocery shopping!!!
