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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The world comes into the studio as images, photographs on the wall, as newspapers, emails, memories of conversation, books, postcards.—
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Two years later, the social media influencer is back on the cover, posing in a tiny tan bikini for a series of photographs shot by Ruven Afanador.—
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12 May 2026
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Handwritten well-wishes and group photos from coworkers, friends, and family decorate the walls of Danh's hospital room.—
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Investigators seized approximately 50 videos and 400 photos from Gardner's residence as evidence, according to an FBI affidavit.—
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11 May 2026
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“Daguerreotypes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daguerreotypes. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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