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- The Daguerreotype Medium
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Unidentified man and woman. F. Grice, ca. 1855.
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About This Collection
There are approximately 700 daguerreotypes in the Prints & Photographs Division. The majority of the images are portraits, but the collection does include a few early architectural views, outdoor scenes, and copies of works of art.