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Embark on an inspirational exploration that refuses to fade. The Legacy Collection brings together the most striking and meaningful pieces from a lifetime of photography and storytelling. Each image is a chapter, each moment a scene — immerse yourself in a visual and literary narrative that lingers long after the last frame.
What do selfies and the dawn of photography have in common? A 19th-century Philadelphia inventor who wasn’t content to simply witness history — he made it. From mastering the daguerreotype process to taking the first photographic self-portrait ever recorded, his achievements are as surprising as they are groundbreaking. Experience the life of this fascinating figure and the origins of a global phenomenon.
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