How do I detach photographs stuck to glass or to each other?

Unfortunately, it is difficult and often impossible to remove photographs stuck to glass or to each other without seriously damaging the photograph(s). To determine whether it is even possible to save stuck photographs, consult a photograph conservator. For additional information, see Photograph Stuck to Glass? (Smithsonian Institution Archives Forum).


Last Updated: Mar 02, 2021
Views: 30

Learn More

Additional Ways to Contact Us

Send written correspondence to:

Preservation Directorate
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington, D.C.  20540-4530

Please Note

We cannot provide: conservation (including review, examination, treatment), digitization/reformatting, access to/use of Library of Congress equipment, project funding, appraisals, recommendations for products or vendors, materials testing or analysis, preservation courses or classes, and/or responses to vendors seeking to sell or promote commercial products.