{"product_id":"child-daguerreotype-portrait","title":"Child Daguerreotype Portrait","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA daguerreotype portrait of a child in a decorative frame.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe daguerreotype process, invented by Louis Daguerre in 1839, was the first commercially successful photographic process. It produced a unique, highly detailed image on a silver-plated copper sheet, which was then developed using mercury vapor. These early photographs were often presented in ornate cases or frames, making them both historical documents and decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDaguerreotypes were particularly popular for portraiture during the mid-19th century, offering individuals a way to capture likenesses before the advent of more accessible photographic methods. Portraits of children, like the one depicted, are especially poignant as they provide a rare glimpse into the lives of families from this era. The condition of the daguerreotype and its accompanying frame significantly influences its value to collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1850s-1860s\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":53643762762035,"sku":"ALM-ART-0056","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0137\/7843\/files\/child-daguerreotype-portrait.jpg?v=1783785549","url":"https:\/\/angellanemanor.com\/products\/child-daguerreotype-portrait","provider":"Angel Lane Manor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}