The relatively low cost of the daguerreotype in the middle of the 19th century and the reduced sitting time for the subject, though still much longer than now, led to a general rise in the popularity of portrait photography over painted portraiture.
Fitch fur is the fur of the European Polecat, a member of the weasel family. Its texture is similar to mink, however its coloration differs from mink. While mink underfur is generally a single color with dark guard hair tips, fitch fur shows natural stripes and other color variations. add a comment.
What is 'Fitch Ratings'. Fitch ratings is an international credit rating agency based out of New York City and London. The company's ratings are used as a guide to investors as to which investments are most likely going to yield a return. It is based on factors such as how small an economic shift would be necessary to affect the standing of the bond, and how much, and what kind of debt is held by the company. Next Up.