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100	1		_aHumphrey, S. D. _q(Samuel Dwight), _d1823-1883
245	1	0	_aAmerican Hand Book of the Daguerreotype
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1994
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1994-09-01
508			_aProduced by Gregory Walker, for the Digital Daguerreian Archive Project.
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPhotography
653			_aDaguerreotype
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/167
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