Daguerreotype of Man

Name/Title

Daguerreotype of Man

Entry/Object ID

2013.00A.0938

Made/Created

Artist

Unidentified

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

L, W: 1 1/2x2 1/4 in

Width

2-1/4 in

Length

1-1/2 in

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Exhibition Label

Label

Daguerreotypes are a unique photographic object, as there is only one of each in existence. They are considered the first successful form of photography, predating the invention of a reusable negative. Daguerreotypes are fragile and almost always found in protective cases like the ones shown here.