Secrets of the Dark Chamber

Secrets of the Dark Chamber: The Art of The American Daguerreotype

Writings and considerations on the Daguerreotype by John Wood and Merry Foresta. Beautifully illustrated with stunning images. Published Washington, D.C.: National Museum of American Art / Smithsonian Institution, 1995. Stated first edition. Hardcover, 324 pages, 9 x 7 ¼ inches. Tipped on image on red covered boards. A history of the daguerreotype in America, from its introduction in 1839 until the technique was superceded around the Civil War era. Reproductions in full color, includes an index and bibliography.

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