Sunday

October 25

10 AM - 2 PM

Class Size Max: 10

Learn to recognize and distinguish a variety of historic 19th century photographic processes, including daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, salted paper prints, albumen prints, collodion prints, and gelatin silver prints in this comprehensive half day workshop.

Led by conservators from the New York City studio of the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts, the workshop provides an introduction to photographic media and the evolution of photographic prints and cased objects throughout the 19th century. Through the examination of original examples and guided discussion, attendees will become familiar with the materials, manufacturing techniques, visual characteristics, various formats, and common deterioration issues that define these early photographic formats. Preservation topics such as handling and storage will also be covered.

Ideal for collectors, archivists, librarians, museum professionals, family historians, photographers, and anyone interested in the history and preservation of photography. Participants are also encouraged to bring photographs from their own collections. Time permitting, workshop instructors will examine and help identify attendees' materials at the conclusion of the program.

If your desired tuition option is unavailable, please email info@penumbrafoundation.org and we will do our best to accommodate you. If the entire class is sold out, we can add you to the waitlist.

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Founded in Philadelphia in 1977, the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is a nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive range of conservation and preservation services. Through its expertise and leadership in cultural heritage preservation, CCAHA serves private collectors, museums, libraries, archives, corporations, and other institutions. Services include photograph, paper, and book conservation, as well as custom housing, framing, and digital imaging.

In June 2026, CCAHA formed an affiliation with The Better Image®, founded by Peter Mustardo and recognized as a trusted leader in photographic conservation for more than 35 years. As part of this affiliation, CCAHA opened a satellite conservation studio at 526 W. 26th Street in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood. The studio provides a convenient location for consultations, examinations, and treatment of photographic materials, while also serving as a point of receipt for collections destined for CCAHA's Philadelphia facility. Through this New York presence, clients have access to CCAHA's full range of conservation and preservation services.

This workshop will be led by members of the CCAHA New York team: Ashley Stanford, Nancy Reinhold, and Lauren Stroupe.

Ashley Stanford, Associate Photograph Conservator and Studio Manager, works directly with clients to address their specific conservation and preservation needs. A graduate of the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation, Ashley has also held positions at the Museum of Modern Art, The Better Image, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), and the Menil Drawing Institute.

Nancy Reinhold, Senior Photograph Conservator, is involved in all aspects of client projects, from initial consultations and condition assessments to conservation treatments and final reports. Prior to joining CCAHA, she worked at The Better Image, the Getty Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Library of Congress, and the Museum of Modern Art.

Lauren Stroupe, Conservation Technician, works closely with CCAHA's administrative team and conservators to process accessions, prepare objects for shipment, and assist with treatment and housing projects. Before joining CCAHA, she served as a Conservation Intern at The Better Image. Lauren studied Anthropology and Art History at Penn State University and is an emerging conservation professional currently preparing applications for graduate study in conservation.

Contact the CCAHA NYC Studio by email at nyc@ccaha.org or by phone 215-545-0613 ext. 317.