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Daguerreotype

usgb/dəˈɡerətaɪp/Volume
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Historical Technology

Understand that a daguerreotype is an antique form of photography, not used in modern times.

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Museums often display daguerreotypes as examples of 19th-century technology.
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Unique Originals

Each daguerreotype is a one-of-a-kind image since no negatives were used to make copies.

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The daguerreotype of Lincoln is precious because it's the only one of its kind.
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Metallic Sheen

Daguerreotypes are easily recognized by their shiny, metallic appearance due to the silver surface.

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The shimmering surface of the daguerreotype gave the portrait a haunting quality.
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