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Packing for a photo restoration trade show trade show or family history event? Maybe you are a seasoned trade show exhibitor or never done it all, this post is about what you may need to pack for a successful day. Some useful points. Firstly its likely you’ll need a car to get there. Whenever i take my kit to a show the first thing on my list is a flask of tea and some lunch. If you are... Read More

A Halloween approaches I wanted to see where its origins came from and how and when America got so wrapped up in it! . . All Hallows Day or All Saints day was introduced in 609 and was originally celebrated on the 13th May. It was moved to November the 1st to coincide with other days or remembrance of lost souls. All Saints now 1st November, All Souls Days 2nd November and now a new day All... Read More

Could this be a new discovery of an original Daguerreotype of the young Abraham Lincoln? . A newly discovered Daguerreotype was found by Justin Whiting of, Norwich Norfolk United Kingdom, could be a new photographic piece in Abraham Lincoln’s historic life story. . Purchased on Ebay from a power seller of Daguerreotypes Justin was sure it reminded him of someone. He’d been... Read More