The Daguerreotypist

A lithograph print, possibly a book illustration, of a daguerrotypist's studio. It depicts a man who is about to have his portrait taken: he looks very uncomfortable as his head is placed in a brace in order to steady it for the long exposure.

Object Details

ID: ZBA4483
Type: Print
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1800-1899; 1870-1899 1870-1900
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Sheet: 260 mm x 149 mm
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