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Pretty neat discovery (for me)
For some reason I decided to go through some old boxes today that had been packed up since our last move over 16 years ago.
A lot of these books were given to me by my Great Uncle Sam via my Father many years ago. (at least 30+) I vaguely remember looking at some but most I don't remember. As some will remember, I have a picture of my Uncle Sam with Mickey Mantle and Dizzy Trout taken at the 1958 World Series in Milwaukee, which has faded somewhat over the years. Today, as I am going through these old books, I noticed a space between the pages like something was placed between them. After opening the book up to that spot, this is what I found. The photograph is in excellent shape and looks like it has been placed in between the pages since being developed back in 1958! I haven't shown my Father yet, but I know he will be as equally surprised as I am. Never in a million years did I ever think I would come across this!
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Nice find!
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Definitely get a high res scan of the original right away, so in case it fades, you'll have a decent file to work with/make prints/etc.
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Thank Ted.
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The pic is now placed back in between those pages where I found it but was wondering/thinking, without the negative, can I make a similar sized pic as I have shown? It would be nice too, as would making a couple copies to give to my Dad and Uncle.
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Hi, I would make as high a resolution scan as possible without the image pixelating on the computer, probably 4500-5000 dpi. Then "save as" multiple copies with different file names. If you have any decent photo software you can enhance the images to bring out more of the colors or have some fun and make the image black and white or even sepia toned... Then you can print on some decent photo paper stock (Staples carries it) frame it up and your done...
As for the original have it mounted and framed on archival stock and protect it with UV frame glass... Very cool item! |
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I am somewhat afraid of handling it and getting fingerprints all over it as well as trying to lift it back off my scanner when I am done. I can get real thin cheap cotton gloves at work so I may just wait until Monday evening before I decide to do anything? I appreciate the info! Thanks.
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