Daguerreotype Era (1839-1855) Invention: Louis Daguerre introduced the daguerreotype process in 1839, which involved capturing images on silver-coated copper plates. Description: The daguerreotype produced highly detailed images but required long exposure times and complex development processes. Significance: It marked the birth of practical photography and the commercialization of photographic processes. References: Library of Congress. (n.d.). Daguerreotype Photographs. Retrieved from https://www.loc.gov/ (jan 1, 1839 – jan 1, 1855)
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jan 1, 1839
jan 1, 1855
~ 16 years