Episode 2 of 2
Public Announcement
- When
- 19 August 1839
- Where
- French Government
Daguerre announced the daguerreotype publicly in 1839 after failing to secure private investors.
After efforts to interest private investors proved fruitless, Daguerre went public with his invention in 1839. The French government acquired his rights in exchange for lifetime pensions for himself and Niépce's son. On 19 August 1839, the government presented the invention as a gift to the world, publishing complete working instructions.
Sources
- Louis Daguerre Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
- Daguerreotype Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
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