1. What is a daguerrotype? What did the surface of a daguerrotype resemble? When were they prominent? What photographic process did the daguerrotype replace?
Daguerrotype was the first commercially successful photographic process. The surface resembled a mirror. they were replaced by the ambrotypes and the tintypes. They were prominent up until 1839.






2. What is an "albumen" print? What was the main "ingredient" of the albumen process? When did the albumen process die out?
 an albumen print was an exploitable method of getting photographs on a paper base from a negative. the main ingredient of the process was egg whites. The process died out 19th-20th century. 


3. What is a "stereograph?" When were they popular?  a stereograph is 2 identical photos that when viewed through special glasses it forms a 3 dimensional photo. They were popular in the 1900's.

4. What is a "carte de visite?" What were they used for? Carte de visite is a small photograph patented in France. They were used for military families who could send and receive photographs. 



5. Who were Matthew Brady and Alexander Gardner? They both are notable for what type of photography? When were they active? Post two noteworthy photographs for each photographer.

Matthew Brady was one of the most celebrated 19th century photographers. He is known for documents of the American Civil War and celebrities.His type of photography was daguerrotype and ambrody.  Alexander Gardner is know for his work for the American Civil War, Abe Lincoln, and the execution of Abe Lincoln. His type of photography is stereoscopic. He was active in the 1800's.