1. What is a daguerrotype? What did the surface of a daguerrotype resemble? When were they prominent? What photographic process did the daguerrotype replace?
A daguerrotype is an early on process that was used to take photographs. The surface of a daguerrotype is a silver plate resembling the surface of a mirror. The daguerrotype process was prominent from 1839 when it was publically announced to until the late 1850's. The ambrotype was the process that replaced the daguerrotype.
2. What is an "albumen" print? What was the main "ingredient" of the albumen process? When did the albumen process die out?
The albumen print is a smooth, shiny surface, which is the result of a coating of egg whites. The main ingredient of the albumen process is egg whites. The albumen process began to die out in the 1890's.
3. What is a "stereograph?" When were they popular?
A stereograph is a 3-D image, that uses 2 separate images and a viewing device (stereoscope) to ensure proper distance for 3-D effect. They were popular from the 1860's until the early 1900's.
4. What is a "carte de visite?" What were they used for?
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A carte de visite was a small photograph that was a portrait of someone, mounted on a thicker paper card. They were used for soldiers, friends and family members as an inexpensive way to send photographs to loved ones. People also liked to collect carte de visites of celebrities.
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5. Who were Matthew Brady and Alexander Gardner? They both are notable for what type of photography? When were they active? Post two noteworthy photographs for each photographer.
Mathew Brady and Alexander were famous photographers around the time of the American Civil War. Gardner Both are notable for their photographs and documentation of the American Civil War. They were active in the 19th century.
