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- Portrait of a Woman, circa 1855 - The daguerreotype, popular in the early 1840s-late 1850s, was the first form of photography available to the public. Sheets of silver-plated copper--polished to a mirror finish--were bathed in photosensitive vapors, and exposed in cameras. In formal studios and traveling booths, photographers created affordable portraits. For the first time, people saw their likenesses--fixed permanently in time and place.
- circa 1850
- Collections - Artifact
Portrait of a Woman, circa 1855
The daguerreotype, popular in the early 1840s-late 1850s, was the first form of photography available to the public. Sheets of silver-plated copper--polished to a mirror finish--were bathed in photosensitive vapors, and exposed in cameras. In formal studios and traveling booths, photographers created affordable portraits. For the first time, people saw their likenesses--fixed permanently in time and place.
- Seated Man Wearing a Satin Vest, a Daguerreotype in a Union Case, 1858-1866 -
- 1858-1866
- Collections - Artifact
Seated Man Wearing a Satin Vest, a Daguerreotype in a Union Case, 1858-1866
- Daguerreotype Portrait of Thomas Edison in the Greenfield Village Tintype Studio, 1930 -
- December 04, 1930
- Collections - Artifact
Daguerreotype Portrait of Thomas Edison in the Greenfield Village Tintype Studio, 1930
- Street Scene of a California Gold Mining Town, about 1850 - Placerville, a California gold-mining town, is the subject of this daguerreotype from about 1850. The two men panning for gold on the street are posing, but the buildings -- including hotel, general store, saloon, and "Legal Coin in Exchange for Dust" shop -- offer an authentic view of daily life for gold-seekers and merchants during the California Gold Rush.
- circa 1850
- Collections - Artifact
Street Scene of a California Gold Mining Town, about 1850
Placerville, a California gold-mining town, is the subject of this daguerreotype from about 1850. The two men panning for gold on the street are posing, but the buildings -- including hotel, general store, saloon, and "Legal Coin in Exchange for Dust" shop -- offer an authentic view of daily life for gold-seekers and merchants during the California Gold Rush.
- Member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, circa 1850 - The daguerreotype, popular in the early 1840s-late 1850s, was the first form of photography available to the public. Sheets of silver-plated copper--polished to a mirror finish--were bathed in photosensitive vapors, and exposed in cameras. In formal studios and traveling booths, photographers created affordable portraits. For the first time, people saw their likenesses--fixed permanently in time and place.
- circa 1850
- Collections - Artifact
Member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, circa 1850
The daguerreotype, popular in the early 1840s-late 1850s, was the first form of photography available to the public. Sheets of silver-plated copper--polished to a mirror finish--were bathed in photosensitive vapors, and exposed in cameras. In formal studios and traveling booths, photographers created affordable portraits. For the first time, people saw their likenesses--fixed permanently in time and place.
- Portrait of Leo Adler, Wisconsin, 1860 - The daguerreotype, popular in the early 1840s-late 1850s, was the first form of photography available to the public. Sheets of silver-plated copper--polished to a mirror finish--were bathed in photosensitive vapors, and exposed in cameras. In formal studios and traveling booths, photographers created affordable portraits. For the first time, people saw their likenesses--fixed permanently in time and place.
- 1860
- Collections - Artifact
Portrait of Leo Adler, Wisconsin, 1860
The daguerreotype, popular in the early 1840s-late 1850s, was the first form of photography available to the public. Sheets of silver-plated copper--polished to a mirror finish--were bathed in photosensitive vapors, and exposed in cameras. In formal studios and traveling booths, photographers created affordable portraits. For the first time, people saw their likenesses--fixed permanently in time and place.
- Portrait of a Man, circa 1855 - The daguerreotype, popular in the early 1840s-late 1850s, was the first form of photography available to the public. Sheets of silver-plated copper--polished to a mirror finish--were bathed in photosensitive vapors, and exposed in cameras. In formal studios and traveling booths, photographers created affordable portraits. For the first time, people saw their likenesses--fixed permanently in time and place.
- circa 1855
- Collections - Artifact
Portrait of a Man, circa 1855
The daguerreotype, popular in the early 1840s-late 1850s, was the first form of photography available to the public. Sheets of silver-plated copper--polished to a mirror finish--were bathed in photosensitive vapors, and exposed in cameras. In formal studios and traveling booths, photographers created affordable portraits. For the first time, people saw their likenesses--fixed permanently in time and place.
- Portrait of a Young Man -
- Collections - Artifact
Portrait of a Young Man
- Family Portrait, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1850 - Southworth and Hawes (partnership 1843-1862) are considered one of the best daguerreotype studios in America, known for their artistic composition, natural posing, and sensitive lighting. They patented the Grand Parlor Stereoscope, a viewer for large, whole plate stereo daguerreotypes. This image of a family of nine was made for the stereoscope.
- circa 1850
- Collections - Artifact
Family Portrait, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1850
Southworth and Hawes (partnership 1843-1862) are considered one of the best daguerreotype studios in America, known for their artistic composition, natural posing, and sensitive lighting. They patented the Grand Parlor Stereoscope, a viewer for large, whole plate stereo daguerreotypes. This image of a family of nine was made for the stereoscope.
- Box for Photographic Plates, Used in Greenfield Village Tintype Studio -
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Box for Photographic Plates, Used in Greenfield Village Tintype Studio