FlashroomMake & keep
Make an accordion album of strip copies
Plan the sequence before attaching the pictures.
An accordion fold lets several sessions unfold as one small story.
Number the mock-up
Fold spare paper and mark the reading order before placing portraits. Leave space around the folds so prints do not bend when the album closes. Use copies and give each session a short caption. Check that the narrative still makes sense when the album is opened only partway.
Keep the archive independent
Save the individual strip files and a record of the assembled order. Use materials appropriate for the intended craft, and consult photographic-storage guidance for any originals. A decorative folded album is not automatically suitable permanent storage simply because its paper looks substantial.
Evidence: Preservation guidance
Sources & further reading
Sources for the specific facts and product descriptions above. Our worked examples, interpretations and practical suggestions are original editorial guidance.
- US National Archives — storing family archivesPreservation guidance