Daguerreotypes

/dəˈɡɛrioʊˌtaɪps/ noun

Definition

Plural of daguerreotype; multiple photographs created using the daguerreotype process.

Etymology

Standard English plural formed by adding '-s' to 'daguerreotype.'

Kelly Says

Millions of daguerreotypes were produced between 1840-1860, and many survived because the silver plates were incredibly durable—today they're invaluable historical records showing exactly what people actually looked like and wore during that era.

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