Daguerreotypes and cabinet cards are delicate photographs that must be handled carefully. Handling these precious items with care and using special digitization techniques are crucial for ensuring their preservation without damage.
Daguerreotypes, cabinet cards, and other fragile historical photographs are best scanned using a camera. Camera scanning captures images from above, while your items are safely resting on a stable surface, unlike flatbed scanners. As a result, these irreplaceable objects are not at risk of scratches, breaks, or damage. Our experts handle all sensitive historical photographs with the utmost care, avoiding the transfer of oils or causing wear to them. Throughout the digitization process, we treat these items with respect and caution, since they have survived for decades or centuries.
When organizing daguerreotypes and cabinet cards, we recommend arranging them chronologically whenever possible to help future generations better understand your family's journey. However, organizing by family lines can also be useful, especially if you have photographs from several generations.
The information you add to your digital files, such as names, dates, and family connections, makes your collection more searchable and meaningful for descendants who may not recognize faces or understand relationships otherwise.
Daguerreotypes and cabinet cards are irreplaceable historical records of your family. With professional digitization, you will be able to minimize the risk of damage to the originals while producing high-quality digital copies. Let 2000Paces preserve your ancestral photographs for future generations in a safe and secure manner.
