A - The daguerrotype was the first photographic process where the image is a direct positive made in the camera on a silver copper plate. The surface of it is like a mirror, and they were most popular in the nineteenth century; 1839-1860's. The daguerrotype replaced the Chevaliar lenses.
Q #2- What is an "albumen" print? What was the main "ingredient" of the albumen process? When did the albumen process die out?
A - The albumen print was the first method of producing a picture on paper from a negative. The main ingredient of the albumen process was egg whites. This process died out in the 1890's.
Q #3- What is a "stereograph?" When were they popular?
A - A stereograph is two images made from different points of view put side by side to create a 3D effect. This type of photography became popular in 1851.
Q #4- What is a "carte de visite?" What were they used for?
A - The carte de visite was a type of small photograph the size of a business card. They were used for collecting and displaying cards.
Q #5- Who were Mathew Brady and Alexander Gardner? They both are notable for what type of photography? When were they active? Post two noteworthy photographs for each photographer.
A - Mathew Brady and Alexander Gardner were two photographers that took photos of people and events from the American civil war.
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