Antique negs question

[P3D Robert Stern <rstern@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

A while ago, I got at an auction a whole mess of antique glass negs.  Some
of them are stereo views.  Due to age and neglect, they've become very dirty
and grimy.  How can I clean these items without scratching or destroying
them entirely?
The negs seem to be the product of an amateur photog, because the glass
cutting is rather sloppy; either crooked or irregular cutting.  This (to me)
means that the guy coated his glass plates himself (?).  Anyway, I'm dying
to print these things.  What do I do?  Thanks for any help!
Best,
Bob
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Bob Stern
rstern@xxxxxxxxxxxx


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