as in photograph
an old type of photographic image that was made on a piece of silver or a piece of copper covered in silver
The exhibit includes a series of fascinating daguerreotypes from the Civil War.
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Recent Examples of daguerreotype
The daguerreotype was the first widely available photographic process, invented by its namesake, Louis Daguerre, in 1839.
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Torey Akers, CNN, 9 July 2024
The quarter-plate daguerreotype of former First Lady Dolley Madison, wife of fourth US president James Madison, dates from around 1846.
—Torey Akers, CNN, 9 July 2024
The French writer Honoré de Balzac confessed to fearing that each time a daguerreotype was taken of him, a layer of his skin would be peeled off.
—Sohini Desai, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024
The Madison daguerreotype came to light as the sellers, whom Sotheby’s are not identifying, were cleaning out a basement after a relative had died.
—Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 11 June 2024
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Torey Akers, CNN, 9 July 2024
The quarter-plate daguerreotype of former First Lady Dolley Madison, wife of fourth US president James Madison, dates from around 1846.
—Torey Akers, CNN, 9 July 2024
The French writer Honoré de Balzac confessed to fearing that each time a daguerreotype was taken of him, a layer of his skin would be peeled off.
—Sohini Desai, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024
The Madison daguerreotype came to light as the sellers, whom Sotheby’s are not identifying, were cleaning out a basement after a relative had died.
—Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 11 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for daguerreotype
Noun
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To receive the free replacement, consumers must go to Casely's website and fill out an online form and other requirements and specific instructions which include uploading photographs of their device.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Another lawsuit, from the state of Maine, lists and provides photographs of a litany of internal industry documents showing industry knowledge of the threat of climate change.—
Hannah Wiseman,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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Bitcoin Depot also emailed photos of several types of warnings.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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For instance, circulating a petition without being a resident of Arkansas or not requiring someone who signs a petition to present photo identification are forbidden.—
Doug Thompson,
Arkansas Online,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Daguerreotype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daguerreotype. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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