Death & Daguerre

$23.18

An exhibition of Daguerreotypes and post-mortem photography. Once common, photos of the deceased are now controversial! With high mortality rates, especially among children, many families never had a photograph of a loved one during their life. A post-mortem photo often served as the only image they would ever have of that person. The practice was a way to openly acknowledge death rather than hide it, reflecting a different societal view of mortality. It was a way to honor the deceased and keep their memory alive. Read less