When: closing May 12, 2019
In 1860, the carte de visite, a photographic calling card, was all the rage. Political candidates used them to spread the word on the campaign trail, and they were inexpensive enough that lots of people could use them in social situations.
Matthew Brady, the 19th century photographer everyone knows, capitalized on this fashion and photographed everyone who was anyone in the mid-1800s. What's on display are modern prints from his original negatives.
We see politicians, artists, musicians, clergymen - even Joseph Henry, the first Secretary of the Smithsonian makes an appearance.
Verdict: If you're interested in photography or the 19th century, give this a look.
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