Publication

1976 - Dover Publications, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

43,750 words, Guess

Page Count

175 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing68628
  • Goodreads1523989

Classifications

  • DDC772/.12
  • LCCTR365 .N4 1976

Description

Comprehensive history of daguerreotype photography in America, from its origins in France through to the early days in Boston and beyond. Gorgeous plates of famous people, and illustrations of various paraphernalia, including heavy cast-iron headrests for people who had to sit still for twenty seconds.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The daguerreotype in AmericaPaperbackDover Publications1976

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