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The Daguerreotype: NineteenthCentury Technology and Modern Science,Used
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How daguerreotypes were doneThe discovery of lightsensitive chemicals in midnineteenthcentury Europe carried large implicationsfor scientists, technicians, astronomers, and for the businesspeople who soon made family portraiture standard tabletop fare in middleclass homes. In The Daguerreotype: NineteenthCentury Technology and Modern Science, M. Susan Barger and William B. White begin with a history of the process itself. Tracing the daguerreotype's origins and development, they proceed to discuss what researchers in this century have learned about the chemistry of the daguerreotype. They also address practical curatorial issues, describing how to restore and preserve the artifacts themselves. Richly illustrated, this survey of a fascinating and ubiquitous feature of midnineteenthcentury life also provides a detailed technical study of the daguerreotype process."The original motivation for our work was to devise better ways to preserve and care for daguerreotypes. As materials scientists, we knew that we needed to understand exactly what a daguerreotype is and how it is formed before we could attempt the problem of how best to care for these images . . . Our scientific work also gave us the opportunity to take a new look and interpretation of the scientific and technological literature on the daguerreotype and to reevaluate its technical history."from the Preface to the 1999 edition
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Daguerreotype: Nineteenth-Century Technology and Modern Science'? A: The book explores the history and chemistry of the daguerreotype process, detailing its origins, development, and the implications of its discovery in the mid-nineteenth century.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors of the book are M. Susan Barger and William B. White.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, with some signs of wear.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 280 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is a paperback edition.
- Q: When was 'The Daguerreotype: Nineteenth-Century Technology and Modern Science' published? A: The book was published on May 12, 2000.
- Q: What are some features of the book? A: The book includes a richly illustrated survey of daguerreotypes and discusses practical curatorial issues related to preserving these artifacts.
- Q: Is there a focus on restoration and preservation in the book? A: Yes, the authors address how to restore and preserve daguerreotypes, based on their scientific research.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of History.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in photography history? A: Yes, the book provides a detailed technical study and historical context of the daguerreotype process, making it suitable for those interested in photography history.