Learn about work to preserve more than 300 daguerreotypes at the Maryland Center for History and Culture, like this 1846 portrait of Cecilia E. and Fanny Levy, by attending a free virtual lecture tomorrow, April 1, 12 p.m.-1 p.m. The discussion will be led by Zach Long, Photograph Conservator at the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts in Philadelphia, and Catherine Mayfield, MCHC France-Merrick Director of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library. Participants will gain insight into the fascinating history of daguerreotypes and the various challenges to their conservation. You can register for “Saving America’s Treasures: Preserving Daguerreotypes in the MCHC Collection” by clicking on the “Program Calendar” tab in our bio link. Image: “Portrait of Cecilia E. and Fanny Levy,” unknown, full-plate daguerreotype, 1846. Maryland Center for History and Culture, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, CSPH 081 #VirtualPrograms #AmericanHistory #PhotographyHistory #VintagePhotograph #Daguerreo...