a laminate to extend the life of photographs and prevent them from gradual deterioration due to environmental conditions comprises a laminate made of a transparent film of ultraviolet - stabilized polyethylene terephthalate or ultraviolet - stabilized acrylonitrile and a transparent silicone or acrylic adhesive bonded to the film , the laminate being adapted to be bonded to the image surface of a photograph by the adhesive . alternatively , to provide even greater protection against moisture vapor and oxidation , an additional layer of a transparent fluorocarbon polymer may be bonded to the ultraviolet - stabilized polyethylene terephthalate or ultraviolet - stabilized acrylonitrile with a silicone or acrylic adhesive . alternately , to provide a better aesthetic appearance by means of thermal texturization , an ultraviolet - absorbing polymethylmethacrylate film may be bonded to the ultraviolet - stabilized polyethylene terephthalate or ultraviolet - stabilized acrylonitrile with a silicone or acrylic adhesive . any of these combinations is effective to protect photographs over a long period of time from elements which cause fading and degradation , such as ultraviolet radiation , cycling relative humidity , atmospheric pollution and oxidation .