daguerreotype

as in photograph
an old type of photographic image that was made on a piece of silver or a piece of copper covered in silver The exhibit includes a series of fascinating daguerreotypes from the Civil War.

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Recent Examples of daguerreotype The daguerreotype was the first widely available photographic process, invented by its namesake, Louis Daguerre, in 1839. Torey Akers, CNN, 9 July 2024 The quarter-plate daguerreotype of former First Lady Dolley Madison, wife of fourth US president James Madison, dates from around 1846. Torey Akers, CNN, 9 July 2024 The French writer Honoré de Balzac confessed to fearing that each time a daguerreotype was taken of him, a layer of his skin would be peeled off. Sohini Desai, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024 The Madison daguerreotype came to light as the sellers, whom Sotheby’s are not identifying, were cleaning out a basement after a relative had died. Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 11 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for daguerreotype
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  • The Saratoga Rotary’s 66th annual Art Show will return to West Valley College on Saturday and Sunday, with sculptures, paintings, photographs and mixed-media art on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
  • Share Old Memories One sentimental way to share family memories is by looking through old photographs or home movies.
    Laura Broadwell, Parents, 1 May 2025
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  • Bitcoin Depot also emailed photos of several types of warnings.
    Susan Tompor, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • For instance, circulating a petition without being a resident of Arkansas or not requiring someone who signs a petition to present photo identification are forbidden.
    Doug Thompson, Arkansas Online, 21 Apr. 2025

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