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Old 11-11-2014, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Exhibitman View Post
If you are looking to repair [not restore] a tear in a regular photo try using Transparent Mending Tissue from Lineco. It comes in a roll, is pH neutral, archival and has an acrylic self-adhesive. I use it to repair tears and stop further damage on old photos by applying on the backs. As an added benefit it nearly 'disappears' when you apply it. I've also used it to reinforce seams on newspaper items and other old paper pieces that aren't worth the attention of a world-class restorations expert.
Thanks for the suggestion!

If I were to do it myself, my main concern would not be so much putting the tear together, but on getting the colour back.
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