Occupational portrait of a latch maker, Caption label from exhibit "American Treasures Memory": Tools of the Trade. Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre invented the daguerreotype process which was later announced in France on August 19, 1839. Although a complex and slow process, American photographers quickly capitalized on this new invention because of its capability of capturing a "truthful likeness." Typically portraiture in nature, celebrities, political figures, as well as tradesman were often invited and encouraged to have their pictures taken by daguerreotypists. Daguerreotype portraits of wor
Occupational portrait of a latch maker, Caption label from exhibit "American Treasures Memory": Tools of the Trade. Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre invented the daguerreotype process which was later announced in France on August 19, 1839. Although a complex and slow process, American photographers quickly capitalized on this new invention because of its capability of capturing a "truthful likeness." Typically portraiture in nature, celebrities, political figures, as well as tradesman were often invited and encouraged to have their pictures taken by daguerreotypists. Daguerreotype portraits of workers provide a revealing look at the nineteenth century American trades. Workers, proud of their skills and professions, chose to present themselves honestly, spending nearly one day's wage for their photographic portrait., Photographer unidentified., Hallmark: Rinhart 29., Case: variant of Rinhart 163., Purchase; 1990; (DLC/PP-1990:159)., Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection , Exhibit loan Locksmiths, 1840-1850.
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Keywords: ., locksmiths--1840-1850.
