Most of the earliest photographs were not printed on paper, but on sheets of metal or glass. These photographs capture extraordinary details, and give us a glimpse of life in the 19th century.
Photography in the 1840s and 1850s
There are many examples of photographic portraits that give an incredibly detailed view of fashion, personal adornment, and interior design. While the images themselves are beautiful, the photographic processes used to create the images are equally fascinating.
Here below is an amazing photo collection that shows the early days of photography in the 1840s and 1850s.
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