Daguerreotype Collection

An early daguerreotype of the moon, taken by John Adams Whipple and George Phillips Bond with the 15-inch refractor at
DAGUERREOTYPE: MOON, 1852. An early daguerreotype of the moon, taken by John Adams Whipple and George Phillips Bond with the 15-inch refractor at the Harvard College Observatory in Cambridge

JOHN BROWN (1800-1859). American abolitionist. Daguerreotype, winter of 1856-57

Adolescent, 12, Wearing Earrings and a Suit, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Adolescent, 12, Wearing Earrings and a Suit, 1850s

(1817-1862). American writer. 19th century copy photograph of a daguerreotype, June 1856, by Benjamin D. Maxham
HENRY DAVID THOREAU (1817-1862). American writer. 19th century copy photograph of a daguerreotype, June 1856, by Benjamin D. Maxham

Blacksmith American 1858 Daguerreotype
Blacksmith; American; about 1858; Daguerreotype

Hutchinson Family Singers 1845 Daguerreotype
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Hydraulic mining at Michigan City (later Michigan Bluff) in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California
CALIFORNIA: MINING, 1850s. Hydraulic mining at Michigan City (later Michigan Bluff) in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. From a daguerreotype, 1850s

Mrs. John Brown & two of her children, from daguerreotype. Date between 1890 and 1910. Mrs. John Brown & two of her children, from daguerreotype. Date between 1890 and 1910

Louis Daguerre, 1800
3479585 Louis Daguerre, 1800; (add.info.: Louis Daguerre 1789-1851 was a French artist and photographer, recognized for his invention of the daguerreotype process of photography)

Toulouse, Haute Garonne (31), Midi-Pyrenees, France, Photography of a portrait in the daguerreotype, 1865
LUX4731215 Toulouse, Haute Garonne (31), Midi-Pyrenees, France, Photography of a portrait in the daguerreotype, 1865; (add.info.: Toulouse, Haute Garonne (31), Midi-Pyrenees, France

Daniel Webster, 1800
3507814 Daniel Webster, 1800; (add.info.: Daniel Webster, 1782-1852; Federalist Congressman from New Hampshire, 1813-1817; Whig Congressman from Massachusetts)

Diagram of Louis Daguerre's diorama
5309157 Diagram of Louis Daguerre's diorama; (add.info.: Diagram of Louis Daguerre's diorama. One picture was painted on front of cloth and illuminated by window M)

Sheffield Court (engraving)
8661528 Sheffield Court (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheffield Court. Illustration for The Illustrated Exhibitor)

Picture of daguerreotype from 1850, family portrait with new ne
LUX4719785 Picture of daguerreotype from 1850, family portrait with new ne; (add.info.: Picture of daguerreotype from 1850, family portrait with new ne); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Engraving depicting a mercury box used to develop daguerreotype photographs invented by Louis Daguerre
UIG5425930 Engraving depicting a mercury box used to develop daguerreotype photographs invented by Louis Daguerre, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Louis Daguerre (1787-1851) a French artist

France, Portrait of an aged woman on a photograph taken from a daguerreotype and corrected, 1865, Mme Arnoult
LUX4731165 France, Portrait of an aged woman on a photograph taken from a daguerreotype and corrected, 1865, Mme Arnoult; (add.info.: France)

Engraving depicting a camera used to take daguerreotype photographs invented by Louis Daguerre
UIG5425927 Engraving depicting a camera used to take daguerreotype photographs invented by Louis Daguerre, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Louis Daguerre (1787-1851) a French artist

Tiens, ma femme, v'là mon portrait au Daguerreotype... 1846. Creator: Honore Daumier
Tiens, ma femme, v'la mon portrait au Daguerreotype... 1846. Tiens, ma femme, v'la mon portrait au Daguerreotype que je te rapporte de Paris...Pouquoi donc est-ce que tu n'as pas aussi

Edward J. Roye, three-quarter length portrait, standing, with hand raised, between 1856 and 1858. Edward J. Roye served as speaker of the Liberian House of Representatives (1849-1850)

Portrait of Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872), ca 1845. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Samuel Finley Breese Morse (1791-1872), ca 1845. Found in the collection of the Library of Congress, Washington D. C

Group portrait of two unidentified girls, three-quarter length, seated, facing front, c1840 - 1860. Creator: Unknown
Group portrait of two unidentified girls, three-quarter length, seated, facing front, between 1840 and 1860. Possibly Frances Benjamin Johnston's mother, right, and aunt, left

Three unidentified women, two seated, one standing, facing front, between 1840 and 1860. Creator: Unknown
Three unidentified women, two seated, one standing, facing front, between 1840 and 1860. Photographer unidentified. Case: back only, plain leather

Panorama - Le Pont-Neuf, le Louvre et le quai de la Mégisserie, 1er arrondissement, Paris, 1845-1850 Creator: Unknown
Panorama. Le Pont-Neuf, le Louvre et le quai de la Megisserie, 1er arrondissement, Paris, between 1845 and 1850

Le Salon de M. Irisson, le soir du 19 août 1839, c1844. Creator: Prosper Lafaye
Le Salon de M. Irisson, le soir du 19 aout 1839, c1844

Panorama - Le Pont-Neuf, le Louvre et le quai de la Mégisserie, 1er arrondissement, Paris, 1845-1850 Creator: Unknown
Panorama. Le Pont-Neuf, le Louvre et le quai de la Megisserie, 1er arrondissement, Paris, between 1845 and 1850

Self-portrait of the daguerreot typist and manufacturer Johan Wilhelm Bergström (1812-1881), c1850
Self-portrait of the daguerreot typist and manufacturer Johan Wilhelm Bergstrom (1812-1881), c1850

Older Man Wearing Top Hat and Coat, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Older Man Wearing Top Hat and Coat, 1850s

Florescence Red Flowers
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Florescence Viola Flowers
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Florescence Fuschia Flowers
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Florescence Purple Flowers
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Louis Daguerre discovers use of silver iodide in photography
Pioneer of photography, Louis Daguerre (1787 1851) developed the process of the daguerreotype. One of the most significant problems which occurred during the invention of photography was getting

Boulevard du Temple by Daguerre, 1838 (print from a daguerreotype)
2630145 Boulevard du Temple by Daguerre, 1838 (print from a daguerreotype) by Daguerre, Louis Jacques Mande (1787-1851); Private Collection; (add.info)

[Landscape with Cottage], 1844. Creators: Marie-Charles-Isidore Choiselat
[Landscape with Cottage], 1844

[Dog], 1841-49. Creator: Louis-Auguste Bisson
[Dog], 1841-49

Young Woman Wearing Lace Gloves Holding a Daguerreotype Case, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Young Woman Wearing Lace Gloves Holding a Daguerreotype Case, 1860s

[Nude Before a Mirror], ca. 1857. Creator: Attributed to Bruno Braquehais (French, 1823
[Nude Before a Mirror], ca. 1857

[Reclining Female Nude Posed as Danae], 1850s. Creator: Attributed to Bruno Braquehais
[Reclining Female Nude Posed as Danae], 1850s

Woman with an Accordion daguerreotype, 1840s. Creator: Ron Fasand
Woman with an Accordion daguerreotype, 1840s

Benjamin family group portrait, posed around a column, between 1845 and 1858. Creator: Edward Tompkins Whitney
Benjamin family group portrait, posed around a column, between 1845 and 1858. From left to right: Cornelia Juliaette, Zina Hitchcock, Frances Antoinette, Samuel Clark, and Joanette. Case: Rinhart 9

Monograph Orange Flowers
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Monograph Green Flowers
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Monograph Blue Flowers
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Monograph Black Flowers
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Red Palm Leaves Silhouette
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Black Tree Foliage Silhouette
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Black Palm Leaves Foliage Silhouette
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Palm Leaves On Pink Silhouette IV
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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.