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The first photograph that mirrored you back, silver-faced and fragile as a held breath.
mirror imageTilts between negative and positive depending on viewing angle
mercury vaporDeveloped over toxic fumes that slowly poisoned its makers
french bonusFrance bought the patent and gifted it to the world
long sitsEarly portraits required minutes of frozen, unblinking stillness
one of oneEach is unique with no negative to reprint