Abraham Bogardus
(1822-1908), PhotographerArtist of 1 portrait
American daguerreotypist and photographer. Bogardus learnt the daguerreotype process from George W. Prosch and opened his first gallery in New York in 1846. He became very successful and in 1868 he assisted in the formation of the National Photographic Association, acting as its president for five years.
by Abraham Bogardus
albumen cabinet card, 1880s
NPG x128291
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