The earliest known modern photography came into existence around 1840. When looking at old photos knowing about the photography process is helpful to point to a date or time period. An early photography process called the “Cyanotype” is explained in this video (about 5 minutes) from the George Eastman Museum
Early Photography: Making Cyanotypes – George Eastman Museum
Make your own Cyanotypes!
Cyanotype Pre-treated Fabric Sheets
Cyanotype SunPrint Kit
Cyanotype Paper
More Resources for Early Photography:
Cyanotype: The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice
Cased Images & TinTypes KwikGuide
Collector’s Guide to Early Photographs
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