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Savitry Bougnat Boulevard Saint Jacques- Before Treatment – Water damaged photograph – Fungal Development

Savitry Bougnat Boulevard Saint Jacques- Before Treatment - Water damaged photograph - Water damaged photograph - Fungal Development

Fungal development on the emulsion

The molds present on this pint were identified as the species Aspergillus nidulans. The white filaments visible on the print’s surface are the hyphaes, they are strongly anchored into the emulsion’s gelatin and impossible to remove without damaging it. Thus, it is necessary to disinfect the print.
Photograph under binocular magnification (x30) © BHVP / Inp / C. Lucas

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