/r/Daguerreotypes
A subreddit for sharing historic daguerreotype photographs taken around the world mostly during the 1840s and 1850s. Modern daguerreotypes are also allowed. Non-daguerreotype related photography posts will be removed.
A subreddit for sharing historic daguerreotype photographs taken around the world mostly during the 1840s and 1850s. Modern daguerreotypes are also allowed.
Some background links
Video showing the process of taking a daguerreotype photograph by George Eastman House.
Second video showing the process of making daguerreotypes by Getty Museum.
Video detailing the differences between daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, and collodion negatives by Civil War Trust.
"Fixed in Time." Guide to dating daguerreotype, ambrotype, and tintype case and mat styles.
Lucretia Mott portrait and description of the daguerreotype process by the National Portrait Gallery.
Video collection of daguerreotypes taken by its inventor, Louis Daguerre.
List of history-related subreddits maintained by the History Network.
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An Affable Gent
An altogether approachable fellow who looks as though he was never unwilling to spin a yarn or two. Sixth plate daguerreotype, 1850s.
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How do I clean dust from under the glass?
I have a gorgeous daguerreotype that is very large. The image is superb but there is some dust that has accumulated under the glass that takes away from the picture. Any idea how to clean dust from under the glass? The dag is actually mounted in its case to a wood board, so it’s not very easy to take apart. Any suggestions are appreciated!
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Sixth plate daguerreotype, maker unknown
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Quarter plate daguerreotype of man, maker unknown
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Whole-plate daguerreotype portrait of an unidentified woman by Southworth and Hawes, c. 1850.
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of twins, maker unknown
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Sixteenth plate daguerreotype, maker unknown
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Sixth plate daguerreotype, maker unknown
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Sixth plate daguerreotype, maker unknown
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of Young Will Smith mas brother b 1849 by an unknown maker
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of Charles H. Shaw by an unknown maker
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Whole-plate daguerreotype portrait of an unidentified boy by Southworth and Hawes, c. 1850.
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of a child by an unknown maker
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What was Daguerre’s face reacting to in this image?
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of a child by an unknown maker
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Looking for reference books for someone who wants to get into doing Daguerreotypes
Hi all...
I have a friend who is very interested in trying their hand at doing their own Daguerreotypes. They're currently building a camera, and will then move on to the chemistry aspect of things. With Christmas coming up, I'd love to give them some books on the process. Anyone here have any recommendations? (My friend is a scientist, so is comfortable with things that are pretty technical).
Thanks!
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Sixth-plate daguerreotype portrait of three unidentified men, c. 1850.
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of a child by an unknown maker
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of two youngsters by an unknown maker
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of Martha Beebe Corwin by an unknown maker
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of a man by an unknown maker
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of children by an unknown maker
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of a Julia Savage by an unknown maker
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of a child by an unknown maker
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of a woman by an unknown maker
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Sixth plate daguerreotype of a woman by an unknown maker
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