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Originally Posted by boneheadandrube
I've heard the argument that you can't frame or display the negative, but why should the paper matter in the value? With the negative, I can produce an original photo as good, or better, than any type I. If you're collecting the image, then the original source of that image should be the most valuable collectible - and that's the negative.
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Collectors often ask me what to do with glass plate and other negs they pick up to supplement their vintage photos. I strongly believe the negs are not for display and should remain boxed in a safe place among your collection. Have your negs professional scanned and create archival quality prints that can be presented as you see fit (framed or otherwise), or place them in an album to create a comprehensive portfolio of your images.