Matthewson Photo from National Remembrance Shop

[Kawika]

Originally Posted by aelefson

I am also struggling with whether I should remove it from the frame. I usually would not consider it, but I am curious if any information is labeled on the back of the photo itself.

If the photo is as old as you think it might be it would be a good idea to crack it out anyway to replace the backing etc with acid free material to slow down deterioration. A good framer versed in conservation techniques is a photo collector's best friend. I would have them affix the store sticker to the back as part of the photo's provenance.

[slidekellyslide]

No zip code on that sticker...it's at least 1950s or older.

[rholmes]

I have a photo of Mount Vernon with that exact National Remembrance Shop sticker on the back of it. The photo came out of a late teens-early 20's scrapbook.

[drcy]

If it were mine, I'd open it up and look at the back of the photo. When done, you can put it back together the way it was.

[aelefson]

Thank you everyone for your help! I believe I will remove the photo from the frame. I will do it tomorrow and post the results. I will also save the label for possible future reframing (and at least to maintain the item's history).

Alan

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by aelefson

Thank you everyone for your help! I believe I will remove the photo from the frame. I will do it tomorrow and post the results. I will also save the label for possible future reframing (and at least to maintain the item's history).

Alan

Absolutely! Alan, that photo is incredible....

[aelefson]

Hi-
Last night, I slowly worked my way through the frame starting with unwinding the metal wire and removing the screws. I then used a small knife to carefully remove the back paper. I realized the item at least one more layer away, so I carefully removed the nails from the sides of the frame. Finally I tapped the frame, and the item finally came out (with a paper backing).


I could never have guessed what would be on the back of this. I thought maybe a 50s/60s print notice (and of course was hoping for much earlier). I had little thought it would be this. I have to say, I definitely got 15.00 in entertainment value (what I paid for it) from the last few years of speculating what might be inside. Now I know. I only wish the results were different!

Alan