1840s

  • A split image shows a man with a mustache, leaning on a box camera, and a woman in a lace bonnet and dress, seated and looking at the camera. Both portraits are in black and white. 1840.
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    20 Photos That Open a Window Into Life in the 1840s

    Step back into the 1840s with 20 rare photos that reveal daily life, fashion, and moments from a transformative decade in history.

  • Two vintage portraits: On the left, a man with a mustache leans on his head beside an old camera. On the right, a man in formal attire displays a case of small photographic portraits.
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    25 Vintage Photos Of The Mid-1840s

    This collection of 25 vintage photos from the mid-1840s tells a story of a bygone era when steam whistles seemed to pierce every dawn and then telegraph clicks stitched coasts together. These 35 vintage photos can tell a vivid story…

  • Split image of two historical couples in formal attire, sitting side by side for portrait photos. Both pairs have neutral expressions and wear period clothing from the 19th century, with dark backgrounds.
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    20 Colorized Photos of Victorian Couples From the 1840s

    The 1840s were marked by both the dawn of photography as well as a moment when Victorian courtship rituals were captured for the very first time. Through the striking process of modern colorization, these 20 colorized photos are able to…