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Occupations and roles


 
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Contents

Occupationals using different techiques
1Daguerreotypes: Occupations and roles
2Daguerreotypes: Occupations and roles of women
3Cartes de visite: Occupations and roles
4William Carrick: Russian occupationals
5J. Monstein: Russian types
6Tintypes: Occupationals
7Cabinet cards: Occupations and roles
Case studies of specific occupations
8Bakers
9Barbers and hairdressers
10Bootblacks and shoeshines
11Cowboys
12Fishermen and fishwives
13Doctors, surgeons, nurses and medical staff
14Doctors and surgeons
15Nurses
16Turkey: Porters
17Postmen and mail carriers
18Samurai
19Geishas
20Courtesans
21Street vendors
22Tinsmiths
23Water carriers and water vendors

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