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The process at a glance
The manufacturing of a Daguèrreotype can be considered as an outstanding masterpiece.
A copper plate need to be polished thoroughly by hand over a number of hours. The
shining surface is then silver-
After the Daguerreotype is finished, it will be placed in a sealed cassette to prevent
oxidation by air. Because Ortelee very much values the originality of the "Daguerreo",
he masters the art, applied in the first half of the 19th century. Out of a hand
painted glass passé-
About the Daguèrreotype process is extensive information available on the website of The international Daguerreian Society
The Daguèrreotype