RESTORATION OF CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPH

Photographs dating back to the Civil War often exhibit fading, chemical deterioration and silver migration. Nevertheless each of those photographs deserves careful consideration and preservation because of the historical significance that the image depicts.

This striking photograph of three solders wearing cavalry uniforms required extensive restoration due to its uneven fading. Careful application of dodging and burning techniques and precise matching of tone and contrast helped to bring back the natural appearance of this group photo.