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photograghs in the 1800's


We are reading Thomas Edison in school. There was a family portrate and the kids asked why didn't they smile back then. I was hoping you could answer that question for me so that I could tell the kids.
Thank you, Stacey


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January 25, 2003

 

Sharon J. Wilson
  Stacey. in those days, photography was a new, miraculous thing. Having a picture made was a momumental moment in one's life. It was a serious time. Also people had to be very still with the technology of the time. This would be an interesting report for some of your students to do.


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February 06, 2003

 
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