Denise - I have one that hangs around the neck - received it for embroidery purpose. It's yours if you want it. Lincraft also sell these - if you have easy access to Lincraft or Spotlight, go in and try one - it you think it is strong enough, I'll post mine up to you. Cheers, Nandina ----- Original Message ----- From: Denise McMahon <helendmc@powerup.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-NE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2002 11:52 PM Subject: [AVNE] Resources > Can anyone tell me where I can buy a magnifying glass. Not the little ones you buy in the newsagencies but much stronger. > > I have been using a magnifying sheet, under a lamp with a torch shining onto the subject. > I now have a photo of a minutes book taken in the St. Johns Lodge and I am trying to read the names. > > I have found that shining a good torch onto the paper,/photo/book/newsprint/whatever makes things much clearer. > > It also shows up marks which naked eye can't see on the back of photos. I have found a few names on the backs of 1800 photos which I couldn't see, until the torch was shone on it.. Obviously the pen/pencil or whatever was used has faded, but the indentation is still there. > > Thought it may be a good clue for everyone. > > Denise > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.323 / Virus Database: 180 - Release Date: 2/8/02