as in photographs
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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Today, in the context of this historic event, the artist presents a series of unpublished photographs from that session with Vanity Fair.—
Gustavo Egusquiza,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026 -
As first reported by The Art Newspaper, the gift spans centuries, from 16th-century ceramics to textiles, photographs, wooden objects, prints, and archival material tied to Rivera and his circle.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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There’s also an option to add photos inside the locket, and gift packaging is available, too, which makes the whole gifting process even easier.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The neo-bluegrass musician took to social media Monday to post photos of himself laid up in a hospital bed, along with multiple X-rays of the nuts and bolts now holding his leg together.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Daguerreotypes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daguerreotypes. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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