Preferred label
Daguerreotypes
Alternative label
Cased photographs
Broader term
Photographs
Scope note
Direct-image photographs on silver-coated copper; introduced in 1839 and in general use until ca. 1860; distinctive mirror-like surface; commonly in a case.
Editorial note
Used in a note under PHOTOGRAPHS and STEREOGRAPHS.
Change note
Formerly TGMI term & TGMII term.