Robert Cornelius. First photo portrait in the history

Robert Cornelius was an American photographer and pioneer in the history of photography. He took the first known self-portrait in the United States in 1839, using a camera he built himself. He also operated some of the earliest photography studios in the country and invented a solar lamp that used cheaper fuel. He died in 1893 at the age of 84

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January 7, 2024

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