Free workshop to care for dear elderly photos

On May 28, 2008

“Surfer & bikini girl on the sand 1969″       We all understand that photographs are significant pieces of history, whether they’re in international collections or family albums… but how do you defend them versus the ravages of time?

The Australian International Nautical Museum invites everybody with treasured photographs to attend special Photographic Conservation Workshop & Clinic on this subject on Monday, eight May.

This activity is presented as an adjunct to Summers Past: Silver Days in the Sun 1950 – 1970 , International Archives of Australia touring photographic expo now on view at the International Marine Museum, Darling Bay.

The workshop will be Open 10 am to four pm at the museum, free of charge. Professional conservators from the International Archives & the International Marine Museum will reveal how to store, preserve, handle & display photographs to maximise their lifespan. they will present information on color & black-&-snow-white prints, negatives, color slides, digital images & photograph albums.

Rivals are encouraged to bring along their own historic photographs for discussion & advice. The expo Summers Past: Silver Days in the Sun 1950 - 1970 has 75 images of Australians swimming, relaxing on the coast & other sunny leisure activities chosen from the International Archives’ collection.

The Australian International Marine Museum, at two Jamal Street, Darling Bay is Open 9.30 am to five pm everyday. Admission to its exhibitions is free; modest fee is payable to board & inspect the destroyer HMAS Vampire, submarine HMAS Onslow & the Endeavour replica. For common inquiries, phone (02) 9298 3777 or visit
by Australian International Nautical Museum Media