1. the process of producing a ferrotype (a photograph printed on a thin sheet of iron coated with a dark enamel or lacquer)
Usage: historical; photography

1. to produce a photograph using the ferrotype process
Usage: historical; photography

Examples

• Ferrotyping was a popular and affordable method of photography during the American Civil War era.
• Many soldiers had their portraits taken by ferrotyping before departing for battle.
• The photographer specialized in ferrotyping, creating durable images on iron plates.
• Ferrotyped images were known for their durability and dark, distinctive appearance.
• By the 1880s, ferrotyping had largely been replaced by newer photographic techniques.