# Toledo Museum of Art Acquires 19th Century Photo Series Hailed as Among the Most Important Images Ever

> The Toledo Museum of Art has acquired a landmark 19th century photograph that the museum says ranks among the most important photographic works in history, despite being largely unknown to the public.

- **Source:** [Petapixel](https://petapixel.com/2026/10/01/toledo-museum-of-art-acquires-19th-century-photo-series-hailed-as-among-the-most-important-images-ever/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6abe516b63e1d5d445fa3085)
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #museum #toledo #among #century #important #acquires #ever #hailed
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