After the invention of the Daguerreotype in the 19th century, it became very common for families who could not afford to have their portrait painted, to do a sitting for a Daguerreotype. Because there was a high child mortality rate at that time period, often these Daguerreotypes might be the only image they have to remember their child.
Have you seen thte film The Others w/ Nicole Kidman? If not - you should definitely watch it.
ReplyDeleteVery appropriate for your topic! and (in my opinion) a good film.
I believe I have seen the movie but years ago. I'll look into it thanks Beth!
ReplyDeleteJ'ai vu le film . Et effectivement cela s'accord , car on voit des photos "post mortem" dedans.
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