Description: Daguerreotype & Case made by TWRegarded as the first commercial photography process.First unveiled to the public in 1839. If you're new to daguerreotypes, note that viewing requires the correct angle and lighting; otherwise, you’ll see your own reflection, as the surface is a silver mirror. Each daguerreotype is a one-of-a-kind creation. The process requires gilding, sensitising, developing and fixing the plate by hand, often taking hours. This labour intensive approach contrasts sharply with mass-produced photographs, adding a tangible connection to time and space.Each case is cast in polyurethane resin then distressed by hand, so minor differences from the photo are possible. The magnetic closure ensures a secure fit. Unlike traditional daguerreotypes, these are made using silver gilded glass plates and the Becquerel method of development. Daguerreotypes when properly cared for, can last centuries. Many 19th-century examples still survive today. Unlike regular photos, which fade, or digital files, which may become obsolete, daguerreotypes are built to endure as a permanent legacy. Taking care of your photograph:Store in a dry, moisture free environmentat a stable temperature.For instance, a cabinet or drawer in your regular living quarters.Keep away from sunlight (as stated on the lid). Photograph: 76mm x 107mm x 5mmCase: 90mm x 125mm x 15mm “There is no exquisite beauty… without some strangeness in the proportion”- EAP
Price: 60 GBP
Location: Wigan
End Time: 2024-11-30T13:49:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 30.12 GBP
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Item Specifics
Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Photograph
Image Colour: Black & White
Material: Glass, Plastic
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Production Technique: Daguerreotype
