Question

How did the photograph get damaged? (The Gold Frame)

Hint:

Remember that it wasn't just the paint that ruined the photo, but Datta's desperate attempt to clean it that caused the final damage.

Answer 1

Step 1: The Accident - Datta was looking for a pencil when he accidentally knocked over a tin of white enamel paint.
Step 2: The Failed Restoration - In his panic, he used a piece of cloth soaked in turpentine to wipe the paint, but the chemical and the rubbing force destroyed the delicate surface of the old photograph.