1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restoration COMPLETE! - 6 March

[johnreb1980]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

Way to go Don,you did a great job on restoring the photo. It was also a great post and was fun keeping track of it.

 

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[Baggins]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

VERY nice job!! It has been great watching the progression of the restoration!
Baggins

 

[Pepper2004]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

Real cool! Congrats.

 

[Mental Granny]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

This I beleive has been my very favorite post of all to read, I cant wait to get to the comp. so I can check to see how its comming along! This has been the -- BEST!! --

Please keep us updated as what happens next and if you find anything else to restore!

 

[chrisplay2004]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

Thats Fantastic, Been watching this thread since day one always anxiously awaiting the next post.
It has been a great ride watching you learn and learn with you.
Thanks for all of it...

 

[Captn SE]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

Don, the transformation of your Daguerreotype is astounding!!!

I too am awaiting what the final product will look like in its frame and matte.

I always use non-iodized salt and lemon juice as the electrolyte for electrolysis of my silver. Have you found your 3-1 water/ammonia solution more effective or about the same?

Congrats again,
CAPTN SE
Dan

 

[PBK]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

Congratulations on a truly extraordinary restoration!

 

[COUNTRY GIRL]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

The most impressive post I've seen! The restoration is perfect! Thank for sharing your expertise and for taking the risk in restring this wonderful piece of history. Good luck in finding who it is!

 

[FlatCat]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

Wow, that's a fantastic restortion! Great work, that photo is amazingly improved. I would have never thought that was possible if I hadn't seen you do it!

FC

 

[ivan salis]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

what can I say ---i'm impressed ---great job of restoring!!! & a neat find .

 

[incajoe]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

I completely agree with the others that this is a "Best Of Treasurenet" thread. The results of your efforts are outstanding. I would never have believed that photo could look that good after proper cleaning. I'm hoping that I find one some day so that I can give it a try using your methods.

 

[Baldingboy]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

The "right man" found that relic. If anyone else had found that, it would have not been given the pristine care and attention that you did. That was a HOMERUN!!!!!!! I congratulate you!!!

 

[Rob66]

Re: One unusual relic today - mid 1800's photo possibly

I think you found a rare Red Skelton photo

Good one... LoL!!!

 

[ModernDayWarrior]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

I have been following this thread since it started. You have done an amazing job!

 

[cheese]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

Great job! It's amazing how much better the photo looks! I like the way you approached the project in small measured steps that eventually yielded an outstanding result.

 

[River Rat]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

I have to agree...Best of TNet & Banner. W&E will probably want the story.

Don, you really did a terrific, outstanding job on the restoration..I bet your heart was in your throat while you was doing the electrolysis.

You know what? That guy was a handsome young man in his day.

RR

 

[SgtSki in MI]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

CONGRATS DON!!!!

The pic looks awesome!

-SgtSki

 

[Wrekless]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

I can't find the words to describe how impressed I am with your work on this. Thank you very much for posting the details and pictures on how you did the restoration. It is truly fascinating.

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

This post is still on fire. Don, you rock!

Kyle

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: 1840-1860 era Antique Photo Portrait- Restortation COMPLETE! - 6 March

Don,
UNBELIEVABLE!!!! I can't believe you brought that picture back to it's present condition. You Sir are The Man!!!
Very cool.
-MM-