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ferrotype

 

[ หˆfษ›roสŠtaษชp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

photographic process

A ferrotype is a type of photograph taken on a metal plate. This photographic process uses thin sheets of iron that are coated with a light-sensitive emulsion. Ferrotypes are known for their durability and the distinctive metallic finish they provide.

Synonyms

iron photograph, metal photograph, tintype

Examples of usage

  • She collected old ferrotypes from the late 19th century.
  • The museum displayed a collection of ferrotype portraits.
  • Ferrotypes require a specific technique to achieve the desired effect.
  • Many photographers experimented with ferrotype during the Civil War.

Translations

Translations of the word "ferrotype" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ferrotipo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‡เคฐเฅ‹เคŸเคพเค‡เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ferrotyp

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ferrotype

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะตั€ะพั‚ะธะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ferrotyp

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚งใƒญใ‚ฟใ‚คใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ferrotype

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ferrotipo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ferrotype

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ˜๋กœํƒ€์ž…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠุฑูŠุชูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ferrotyp

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ferrotyp

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“็‰ˆ็”ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ferrotyp

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ferrotype

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะตั€ั€ะพั‚ะธะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ferrotype

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ferrotipo

Etymology

The word 'ferrotype' comes from the combination of 'ferro-' referring to iron, derived from Latin 'ferrum', and 'type' from the Greek 'typos', meaning impression or mark. This process emerged in the United States in the mid-19th century and gained popularity as a cost-effective means of producing photographs. The ferrotype process was invented by dazzlingly creative individuals, like Mathew Brady, who sought to create a durable, affordable alternative to traditional glass plate photography. Ferrotypes were often used for portrait photography and were especially prominent during the American Civil War, capturing the faces of soldiers and civilians alike. While the ferrotype has largely been supplanted by modern photographic techniques, it remains a cherished historical artifact.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,244, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.