Death & Daguerre (October 2nd)

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.

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