[MCN-L] photography, digitization, and a color/grey card?

[Jansonius, Remko (Vizcaya)]

Dear Colleagues,

 

We are about to digitize a collection of photo albums containing
1910s/20s photographs; while they are black and white, many have
discolored and turned sepia over the years. Since these are fragile,
bound volumes we will be doing this through photography rather than
scanning. Would you say it is necessary or advisable or standard
practice to use a color card or a grey card during this process?

 

As always, I greatly appreciate y'all's input!

 

Sincerely,

 

Remko Jansonius

Collections and Archives Manager

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Miami, FL