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to corrode, especially with any dampness, and if 

 slides are made with it they will stick so badly that 

 good work is impossible. 



Then a small thermometer is very useful for testing 

 the temperature of the water, etc. A lamp also may 

 be taken, as this is useful for putting plates in the 

 holders, even if not required for the other work. These 

 can be obtained in many forms and at variant prices, 

 ranging from a mere red-linen framework to well- 

 made metal lamps ; a medium priced one and not 

 too large will be found to be the most serviceable, 

 and should be so constructed that candles can be used 

 in it. 



Keeping Films. — A very essential point that can 

 hardly be sufficiently emphasized is that after the films 

 have been thoroughly dried by being hung up in the 

 strip as developed and have afterwards been cut apart, 

 they should not be packed away without something 

 to keep them from coming in actual contact with each 

 other, as most films are gelatined on both sides and 

 with the least bit of damp will stick together. To 

 prevent this, film albums may be carried, but as these 

 are rather bulky, a slip of clean paper between each 

 and then the whole roll put into an envelope will do 

 all that is required to properly preserve them. 



Numbering. — If so packed, a pencil number can be 

 inscribed on the edge of each, and on the face of the 

 envelope all the data can be written, somewhat after 

 the following plan : — 



