{"product_id":"19th-century-daguerreotype","title":"19th Century Daguerreotype","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn oval daguerreotype portrait of a man in an ornate frame.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDaguerreotypes, invented by Louis Daguerre in 1839, were the first commercially successful photographic process. They produced a unique, direct positive image on a silver-plated copper sheet, which was then polished, sensitized with iodine vapor, exposed in a camera, and developed over mercury vapor. These early photographs were highly detailed and often housed in decorative cases or frames, making them cherished keepsakes and important historical documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular daguerreotype appears to be a portrait of a gentleman from the mid-19th century, a period when photography was rapidly gaining popularity. The ornate frame suggests it was intended as a valuable personal memento or a display piece. Such portraits offer a direct glimpse into the fashion, social customs, and individuals of the era, making them significant artifacts for historical and genealogical research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1850s\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Angel Lane Manor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53643555897651,"sku":"ALM-ART-0054","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0137\/7843\/files\/19th-century-daguerreotype.jpg?v=1783786797","url":"https:\/\/angellanemanor.com\/products\/19th-century-daguerreotype","provider":"Angel Lane Manor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}