 Conservation and restoration of photographic plates

**Conservation and Restoration of Photographic Plates** refers to the practices aimed at preserving and restoring historical photographic plates, which are early photographic technologies such as glass negatives, daguerreotypes, and tintypes. These plates are significant artifacts due to their aesthetic and historical value and require specialized knowledge and techniques for their care. Here's an overview of what this involves: ### Conservation of Photographic Plates **1.