History Of Photography

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in natural light in artist studios. The subject had to hold perfectly still for up to 45 minutes. Children where restrained with harnesses and metal neck braces which can’t have been the most comfortable thing for the children to put up with. The image itself is like chalk on a chalkboard and therefore has to be protected under glass and sealed with tape to keep out the elements. Yet these early daguerreotype photographers managed to not only record history but also to create art on miniature canvas's made of copper which have been left behind for us.
Here is an original Daguerreotype.

Here is a modern Daguerreotype

Here is a list of terms used when talking about Daguerreotypes;
Brass mat -- Used to frame the image and provides a protective space between the daguerreotype plate and the cover glass. Some mats are stamped with the photographer's name and address.
Case -- Daguerreotype cases are made from a variety of materials. The most common cases are made of wood ...

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