William Shew (1820–1903) was a prominent American photographer in the 19th century. He made a name for himself as a Daguerrotype portrait artist in the United States. He maintained a mobile studio in a wagon that he called his “Daguerrotype”.
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William Shew Daguerreotype of Famous Civil War Era Man
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+ Free ShippingCapture a piece of 19th-century history with this remarkable daguerreotype by William Shew (1820–1903), a renowned American photographer. Shew gained prominence as a daguerreotype portrait artist during the Civil War era. Known for his meticulous craftsmanship, he operated a mobile studio in a wagon aptly named his “Daguerreotype Studio,” traveling to capture the likenesses of prominent figures of the time
