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*Should be stored laying flat whether horizontal or vertical. Not folded in an envelope.  
*Should be stored laying flat whether horizontal or vertical. Not folded in an envelope.  
*Store in acid-free large envelopes or acid-free plastic make from either Mylar D, Polypropylene, or Polyethylene.  
*Store in acid-free large envelopes or acid-free plastic made from either Mylar D, Polypropylene, or Polyethylene and Tyvek.  
*Put your large negatives in paper envelopes not plastic. Put the dull side of the negative in the envelope so it is not facing any creases or joints of the envelope. Do not place them against each other. Have a piece of acid-free paper between them.  
*Put your large negatives in paper envelopes not plastic. Put the dull side of the negative in the envelope so it is not facing any creases or joints of the envelope. Do not place them against each other. Have a piece of acid-free paper between them.  
*Do not laminate your photographs. The glue will dissolve the emulsion on the photograph.  
*Do not laminate your photographs. The glue will dissolve the emulsion on the photograph.  
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