Methods of mounting photographic prints are explained on pp. 21 and 97, but the following refers to the mounting of large photographs measuring about loin, by 20 in. Having squared the print, turn it face downwards on a clean newspaper and pass a damp sponge over the back; at this the photo will usually rise and roll up, only, however, to stretch out quite flat a few minutes later on a second application of the sponge. The next thing is to cover the back evenly with strong starch paste, taking care that the edges are well coated. The end of the print nearest the operator is now raised by placing a table-knife under it, and is removed with the finger and thumb of both hands to a large sheet of cardboard, where it is again placed face downwards in such a position as to leave the required margin showing all round. A clean cardboard is now placed level with the far edge of that on which the picture is resting and allowed to drop gently into contact. Having rubbed well over the back of it with both hands, the top card may be raised, when the photograph will be found to adhere; and if the rubbing has been thorough no air blisters will be visible, the margin will be found correct, and nothing remains but to place the mounted picture between boards to keep it straight during the drying.

The mounting of photographic panoramic views is different, as the sections must be pasted, placed in position, and rubbed down separately; take care to put the joins exact, and to press down thoroughly where they meet or overlap as the case may be. The best and, in fact, only sure method is to keep the section well up off the cardboard with the right hand until the left edge has been placed in position and made to intersect with the landscape-, it may then be dropped and carefully rubbed down. This process is repeated until the picture is complete.