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AP European History
Unit 7 – 19th Century Perspectives and Political Developments
Topic 7.8
Why could photography from the Victorian era be limited as a source for understanding everyday life in that period?
Photography at that time was often staged and did not typically capture ordinary moments.
Only wealthy individuals could afford to have their photographs taken during this era.
Photographs were black-and-white only.
Cameras used during this period were large and cumbersome to use.
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