Definitions:

1. Refers to Louis Daguerre, a significant figure in the history of photography, best known for inventing the daguerreotype, and early photographic process. NOUN
   • Louis Daguerre is celebrated for his invention of the daguerreotype, which revolutionized the field of photography.
2. Short for daguerreotype, and early type of photograph, developed by Louis Daguerre, which is made by exposing a slivered copper plate to iodine vapour before exposing it to light. NOUN
   • The museum has an extensive collection of daguerreotypes, showcasing the early history of photographic art.

Synonyms:

• daguerreotypy
• early photography
• photographic process

NearBy Words:

• daguerreotype