Tag Archives: Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre

The Daguerreian Journal and three unidentified men

Unidentified photographer, [Three unidentified men with Volume I-II of the 1850-51 Daguerreian Journal], 1851 (2013.17.1) An extraordinary and unique daguerreotype (whole plate, 8 1/2 by 6 1/2 inches) to commemorate Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre who was born on this day, 232 years … Continue reading

Posted in Fans in a Flashbulb | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Happy 224th Birthday, Daguerre!

Matthew Van Loan, [Unidentified Boy in Front of Painted Backdrop of US Capitol], 1841 Southworth & Hawes, [Unidentified Woman], ca. 1845-50 Unidentified Photographer (French), [Two Unidentified Children], ca. 1850 Unidentified Photographer, [Gold Miners], ca. 1850 Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified Clergyman in … Continue reading

Posted in Fans in a Flashbulb | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment