Occupational Portrait Collage Sheets
These printable collage sheets are made up of occupational portraits taken in the mid-nineteenth century. The daguerreotypes show laborers with the tools of their trade. Some of the professions in the portraits include a tin worker, stone cutter, surveyor, carpenter, seamstress, shoemakers, blacksmiths, foundry workers, railroad workers, and others.
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In the mid-nineteenth century, occupational portraits were a popular form of photography that aimed to capture individuals in their work environments. These portraits typically featured people from various professions, such as blacksmiths, weavers, farmers, and merchants.
Occupational portraits were often taken in studios, although some photographers would also venture out into the field to capture workers in their natural environment. The photographs would typically be staged to highlight the tools of the trade and the individual's physical features. For example, a blacksmith might be posed with a hammer and anvil, while a farmer might be shown with a pitchfork and a bundle of hay.
In terms of composition, occupational portraits were often very formal and posed, with the subject sitting or standing in a particular position. The use of props and costumes was also common, with some photographers using elaborate backdrops or costumes to create a more dramatic effect.
Occupational portraits from the mid-nineteenth century provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of work during this period, and they offer a valuable historical record of the many different professions and trades that existed at the time.
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