| Author |
Humphrey, S. D. (Samuel Dwight), 1823-1883 |
| Title |
American Hand Book of the Daguerreotype
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Gregory Walker, for the Digital Daguerreian Archive Project.
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| Summary |
"American Hand Book of the Daguerreotype" by S. D. Humphrey is a scientific publication written during the mid-19th century. The book serves as a practical manual for amateurs and professionals in the emerging field of photography, particularly focusing on the daguerreotype process, a pioneering photographic technique of the time. The opening portion of the book establishes its intent to provide detailed and reliable methods for mastering the art of daguerreotype photography. Humphrey emphasizes the importance of precise procedures, such as properly polishing and coating the daguerreotype plate, and he provides intricate instructions for each step of the process. The initial chapters outline crucial techniques like buffing the plate, developing images using mercury vapors, and maintaining chemical balance, which are essential for achieving successful photographic results. Furthermore, the author introduces the reader to necessary chemicals, equipment, and precautionary measures, setting the stage for a comprehensive guide aimed at enhancing skills in this complex and delicate art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TR: Technology: Photography
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| Subject |
Photography
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| Subject |
Daguerreotype
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
167 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 1994 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 4, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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