What is the typical size of a daguerreotype?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Daguerreotypist
The typical size of a daguerreotype, an early photographic process developed in the 1830s, usually measures about 2.5 x 3.5 inches (6.4 x 8.9 cm) for a standard portrait. However, sizes can vary, with larger formats also produced. The images are encased in protective glass and often framed, enhancing their historical and aesthetic value.