Daguerreotype Collection (page 7)

Young Girl Wearing Waist Apron, Resting Hand on Chair, 1840s-50s. Creator: Unknown
Young Girl Wearing Waist Apron, Resting Hand on Chair, 1840s-50s

[Woman in Apron and Bonnet Grinding Coffee in Kitchen Setting], 1850s. Creator: Unknown
[Woman in Apron and Bonnet Grinding Coffee in Kitchen Setting], 1850s

Seated Elderly Man with Arms Crossed, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Seated Elderly Man with Arms Crossed, 1850s

Seated Young Woman Wearing Collar with Large Bow, Resting Arm on Table, 1850s

Three Children in Costume, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Three Children in Costume, 1850s

Two Plasterers Mixing Plaster, 1870-80s. Creator: Unknown
Two Plasterers Mixing Plaster, 1870-80s

Young Boy Wearing Livery or Riding Costume, 1840s. Creator: Unknown
Young Boy Wearing Livery or Riding Costume, 1840s

The Doctor and His Daughter, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
The Doctor and His Daughter, 1850s

Metalworker in Apron Working with a Vise, 1840s-50s. Creator: Unknown
Metalworker in Apron Working with a Vise, 1840s-50s

Violinist and Flute Player, ca. 1847

Carpenter Holding a Bag of Tools and a Square, 1880-90s. Creator: Unknown
Carpenter Holding a Bag of Tools and a Square, 1880-90s

Bewhiskered Man in Hat and Plaid Vest, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Bewhiskered Man in Hat and Plaid Vest, 1850s

Stereoscopic Portrait of Man Holding Stereoscopic Viewer, 1840s-60s. Creator: Unknown
Stereoscopic Portrait of Man Holding Stereoscopic Viewer, 1840s-60s

Bearded Man in Shirtsleeves and String Tie, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Bearded Man in Shirtsleeves and String Tie, 1850s

Young Man with Curled Hair, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Young Man with Curled Hair, 1850s

Older Man, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Older Man, 1850s

California News, ca. 1850. Creator: Gabriel Harrison
California News, ca. 1850

[Woman with Four Children], 1850s. Creator: Alexandre Bertrand
[Woman with Four Children], 1850s

[The Salon of Baron Gros], 1850-57. Creator: Jean Baptiste Louis Gros
[The Salon of Baron Gros], 1850-57

[Stereograph of a Woman Wearing a Tiara and Tulle and Lace Dress, Seated Before a Mirror], 1850s

[Stereograph, Two Children Standing Between Furniture in a Studio Parlor Setting], ca. 1855

View of Angouleme, c. 1844. Creator: Paul Michel Hossard (French, 1787-1862)
View of Angouleme, c. 1844. Paul Michel Hossard was an amateur daguerreotypist, especially noted for his architectural views

Young Woman in Bloomers, c. 1855. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Young Woman in Bloomers, c. 1855. Although portrait sittings were directed by the photographer, sitters had some input in shaping their identities by choosing their pose, clothing, possessions

The Music Teacher and His Wife, c. 1850s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
The Music Teacher and His Wife, c. 1850s. Although portrait sittings were directed by the photographer, sitters had some input in shaping their identities by choosing their pose, clothing

Two Oxen and Driver, 1850s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Two Oxen and Driver, 1850s

Two Children with Toys, c. 1855. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Two Children with Toys, c. 1855. Children have always been particularly cherished subjects for photography. Portraits were made to preserve the memory of their stages of growth

Self-Portrait in Painting Studio, c. 1843. Creator: Camille Dolard (French, 1810-1884)
Self-Portrait in Painting Studio, c. 1843. Many of the best early photographers were artists who put their training in figural arrangement, light and shadow

Portrait of Man Leaning Away from Camera, late 1840s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Portrait of Man Leaning Away from Camera, late 1840s. Although portrait sittings were directed by the photographer, sitters had some input in shaping their identities by choosing their pose

Mother and Child, c. 1855. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Mother and Child, c. 1855. Some of the most inventive and technically skilled practitioners in the early history of photography are as yet unidentified

Cleveland, c. 1842-1843. Creator: Louis-Auguste Bisson (French, 1814-1876)
Cleveland, c. 1842-1843. Louis-Auguste Bissons Cleveland is an outstanding example of the artistry of the French daguerreotype, aided by recent technical advances at the time

Child with Drum, 1850s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Child with Drum, 1850s. For this finely toned daguerreotype, an unknown photographer skillfully manipulated a bulky camera into a low vantagepoint, ensured even lighting

Child Standing on a Chair Holding Flowers, with Mother, c. 1855. Until the mid-1850s the daguerreotype process was the method preferred by the commercial photographers willing to meet

Boy with Cigar, c. 1855. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Boy with Cigar, c.1855

Alice Montgomery (1850-1917), 1850. Creator: Enoch Long (American, 1823-1898)
Alice Montgomery (1850-1917), 1850. Children have always been particularly cherished subjects for photography. Portraits were made to preserve the memory of their stages of growth

Artist with His Palette and Brushes, c. 1850s. Creator: Unidentified Photographer
Artist with His Palette and Brushes, c. 1850s. This unidentified photographer created a disarmingly personal portrait of a painter holding the tools of his craft

Female Nude Mirror French 1850 1852 Daguerreotype
Female Nude at Mirror; French; 1850 - 1852; Daguerreotype, hand-colored; 6.4 x 5.7 cm (2 1, 2 x 2 1, 4 in.)

Raymonds City Pie House, Fleet Street, London, c1820. Artist: James Findlay
View of no 184 Fleet Street, London, c1820: with figures outside premises of Raymonds City Pie House

Taking a Daguerreotype, 1855 (1956). The Daguerreotype system of photography was invented by French artist and chemist Louis Daguerre in 1839

Louis Daguerre, French photography pioneer, c1845-1851. Daguerre (1787-1851) is recognized for his invention of the Daguerreotype process of photography

Louis Daguerre (1787-1851), French photographer, 1900. Although he was also an artist and a chemist, Daguerre is most famous for his invention of the Daguerreotype process of photography

Louis-Jacques-Mande Daguerre, French artist and chemist, (c1924). Daguerre (1787-1851) is recognized for his invention of the Daguerreotype process of photography

Alexander Sukhovo-Kobylin, Russian playwright, 1850. Sukhovo-Kobylin (1817-1903) was the author of a trilogy of satirical plays on corruption in the Russian judicial system, Krechinskys Wedding

Throne Hall in the Moscow Kremlin, Russia, 1861. Artist: Wilhelm Schneider
Throne Hall in the Moscow Kremlin, Russia, 1861. Stereoscopic Daguerreotype. The Grand Kremlin Palace was the Moscow residence of the Tsars of Russia

Countess Maria Nikolayevna Volkonskaya, Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia, 1845. Artist: Alfred Davignon
Countess Maria Nikolayevna Volkonskaya, Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia, 1845. Maria Volkonskaya (1805-1863) was the wife of Count Sergey Volkonsky

Count Sergey Volkonsky, Russian soldier and Decembrist rebel, Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia, 1845. Artist: Alfred Davignon
Count Sergey Volkonsky, Russian soldier and Decembrist rebel, Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia, 1845. A Major-General in the Russian army

The Brothers Grimm, German authors, 1847. Artist: Hermann Biow
The Brothers Grimm, German authors, 1847. Wilhelm (1786-1859) and Jakob Grimm (1785-1863), famous for their fairy tales and work in linguistics. From a private collection

Alexander von Humboldt, German author, naturalist and explorer, 1847. Artist: Hermann Biow
Alexander von Humboldt, German author, naturalist and explorer, 1847. Humboldts (1769-1859) interests included geophysics, geology and botany and he is sometimes called the founder of ecology

WOMAN, 19th CENTURY. A portrait of woman. Photograph of a daguerreotype, mid 19th century

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"Daguerreotype: Capturing Moments in Time" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of daguerreotypes, an early form of photography that revolutionized the way we document history. From capturing celestial wonders to immortalizing influential figures, these intricate images provide a window into the past. In 1852, John Adams Whipple and George Phillips Bond used a 15-inch refractor at Harvard College Observatory to capture an exquisite daguerreotype of the moon. This remarkable achievement showcased the potential of this emerging art form and its ability to unveil celestial beauty. The winter of 1856-57 saw another significant moment captured through a daguerreotype - abolitionist John Brown. This haunting image portrays his determination and unwavering commitment to fighting against slavery, forever etched on silver plates. Venturing westward during the California Gold Rush era, hydraulic mining at Michigan City (later Michigan Bluff) was documented through a captivating daguerreotype from the 1850s. It transports us back to a time when men sought their fortunes amidst rugged Sierra Nevada mountains. Even renowned writer Edgar Allan Poe had his likeness preserved in this unique medium. A copy photograph from June 1856 showcases Benjamin D. Maxham's skillful reproduction of Poe's original daguerreotype, allowing future generations to glimpse into the enigmatic author's life. Family moments were also cherished through daguerreotypes; Mrs. John Brown and her two children are frozen in time with delicate precision. These precious portraits offer glimpses into personal lives often overlooked by traditional historical records. Not limited to portraiture alone, even skilled artisans like blacksmiths found themselves immortalized through this photographic technique in American society circa 1858. The image captures their strength and craftsmanship as they shape metal with fiery passion. Music played an essential role during this era too; Hutchinson Family Singers' harmonious melodies reverberate through a daguerreotype from 1845.