PMG Photograph Conservation Definition and Evolution

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Date initiated	September 2020
Page Compiler	Luisa Casella
Contributors	Alejandra Mendoza

Purpose of Photograph Conservation Definition and Evolution

This page focuses on the evolution of photograph conservation as a field and specialty.

See Also

• History of Conservation and Conservators

Bibliography

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