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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Frank, post: 11399499, member: 5421&quot;]Is the image reversed, as in a mirror image of the sitter? I can&#039;t make out enough detail to see how his coat or waistcoat button, but that would be a good clue. If it&#039;s NOT a mirror image, then it doesn&#039;t necessarily need a cover glass, as the emulsion is on the reverse, and the japanning applied over the emulsion. If that&#039;s the case, I would gently open the binding and insert a piece of black cardstock to prevent damage to the image.</p><p>If the emulsion/image is on the front surface of the glass, then it&#039;s been varnished, probably with gum sandarac. In that case, I&#039;d find a way to give it a cover glass.</p><p><br /></p><p>Great image, is it a half-plate size?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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