my-ear-trumpet:

lushlight:

Philadelphia, November 1839. “Robert Cornelius, self-portrait facing front, arms crossed. Inscription on backing: The first light-picture ever taken. 1839.
shorpy


Robert Cornelius was a photography genius. Thank goodness he decided to take this first picture of himself and not some old dude. I mean, my GOD, that HAIR!

my-ear-trumpet:

lushlight:

Philadelphia, November 1839. “Robert Cornelius, self-portrait facing front, arms crossed. Inscription on backing: The first light-picture ever taken. 1839.

shorpy

Robert Cornelius was a photography genius. Thank goodness he decided to take this first picture of himself and not some old dude. I mean, my GOD, that HAIR!