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    Catching a Shadow: Daguerreotypes in Philadelphia, 1839-1860

    Catching a Shadow: Daguerreotypes in Philadelphia, 1839-1860

    Presented by Library Company of Philadelphia at Library Company of Philadelphia

    September 28, 2009-February 26, 2010


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    This exhibition explores how Philadelphia became a leading center for daguerreotyping. It highlights the careers of Philadelphia daguerreotypists including Robert Cornelius, Marcus Root, and the Langenheim brothers.


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      • Venue Info

        Library Company of Philadelphia

        1314 Locust Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19107

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      • Admission Info

        Tickets: FREE

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        September 28, 2009-February 26, 2010

        Times:
        Gallery Hours: 9 am-4:45 pm

      • Accessibility Info

          Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.


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