Victorian era (15 nov 1837 ano – 9 fev 1901 ano)

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- In addition to commemorating life, portraits were taken of the dead.
- With the high mortality rate of people, especially children, during the Victorian era (1837 – 1901) due to widespread diseases, people wanted a way to remember their loved ones before they were buried.
- In some cases - long exposures when taking photographs meant that the dead were often seen more sharply than the slightly-blurred living, because of their lack of movement.
- By 1850 Every Major U.S. City Boasted Portrait Studios That Operated On Scales Approaching That Of Assembly Lines.
- The Studios Themselves Were Frequently Purpose-built Buildings With Integral Darkrooms And Sitting Areas Featuring Skylights And Banks Of Windows, Oriented Northward To Exploit The Soft Natural Light That Was Controlled With A System Of Adjustable Blinds.