Women in the Dark: Female Photographers in the Us, 1850-1900

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Focusing on the contributions of American women photographers in a time when female employment was rare, this study highlights their significant yet often overlooked roles in shaping photography. It examines two generations of photographers across diverse locations, using primary sources to delve into their individual careers, studio operations, and artistic outputs. The book features a variety of photographic forms and subjects, linking the evolution of photography with the women's movement of the late 19th century, thereby enriching the narratives of photographic, American, and women's history.