8. There are several ways of dating old photographs and ideally, they should all be used together to obtain the closest possible date. Different types of photos were used at particular times in history, so begin by trying to identify the photographic format.

What can I do with boxes of old family photos?

Laying your photos flat in an archival storage box with acid free tissue paper in between each photo will keep your photos from sticking together and save the corners of your photos from damage.

How do you preserve 100 year old photos?

Experts say that the best way to preserve old photos is to store them in archival boxes, handle them sparingly and never expose them to light.