daguerreotypes
/dəˈɡɛrəˌtaɪps/
NOUN
1. Early photographic images
Photographs produced using the daguerreotype process, in which images are formed on polished, silver-coated copper plates.
1.1. Historical photographs
Unique photographic images made using the nineteenth-century daguerreotype process.
Synonyms
- early photographs
- daguerrean photographs
- plate photographs
Examples
- The museum displayed several rare daguerreotypes from the nineteenth century.
- The family discovered old daguerreotypes among their ancestors' belongings.
- The historical collection contains carefully preserved daguerreotypes.
Related Words
- photographs
- photography
- pictures
- images
- portraits
- silver plates
- copper plates
- photographic process
- Louis Daguerre
- nineteenth century
- photographic history
1.2. Photographic portraits and likenesses
Detailed photographic representations of people, especially formal portraits created using the daguerreotype technique.
Synonyms
- photographic portraits
- portraits
- likenesses
- photographs
Examples
- The daguerreotypes showed remarkably detailed portraits of Victorian families.
- Several daguerreotypes preserved the likenesses of prominent historical figures.
- Her collection included daguerreotypes of relatives from several generations.
Related Words
- portraiture
- studio portraits
- sittings
- self-portraits
- facial features
- photographic plates
- image preservation
VERB
2. Photographing using the daguerreotype process
Creating photographic images on silver-coated plates using the historical daguerreotype technique.
2.1. Historical photographic production
Producing photographs of people, objects, or scenes using nineteenth-century daguerreotype methods.
Synonyms
- photograph
- capture
- take photographs
- make daguerreotypes
Examples
- Early photographers daguerreotypes of wealthy families became valuable historical records.
- The artist daguerreotypes several architectural landmarks using restored equipment.
- Photographers once daguerreotypes portraits on polished silver-coated plates.
Related Words
- photography
- exposure
- image making
- silver plating
- photographic development
- darkroom
- photographic equipment