Unlocking The Secrets in Old Photographs, by Karen Frisch-Ripley; 190 pg; paperback; ISBN 9780916489502; 1991; 5.5x8.5; ill., index; Item TP502

After years of photographic research, the author explains methods of analyzing photographs historically. She outlines how you can recognize architecture, clothing, monuments, and other objects in photos; and where you can find additional help.

The author's clear and expressive writing will teach you such skills as:

• The care and restoration of photographs
• Recognizing photo types
• Finding public sources of information
• Dating photographs and much more!

With Unlocking the Secrets in Old Photographs in your reference library, you can employ the illustrations and concise descriptions it includes to become an expert, regardless of your previous photographic knowledge.