Portrait of a Family Visiting Niagara Falls c. 1855 - 1860

"Portrait of a Family Visiting Niagara Falls" is a daguerreotype by Edward Davis, taken sometime between 1855 and 1860. The image features a family of three, a man, a woman, and a child, posed in front of Niagara Falls. This type of portrait, often known as a "carte-de-visite," was popular in the mid-19th century, capturing the growing middle class's fascination with travel and landscape. The image highlights the early photography's ability to capture and preserve special moments and destinations. This daguerreotype, showcasing a family's connection to a majestic natural wonder, exemplifies 19th-century photography's evolving role in documenting and expressing personal experiences.