1854 Address Unknown, Richmond, Illinois.
Warner Norton was recorded in the 1854-1855 Illinois And Missouri State Directory (St. Louis, Missouri) as a daguerreotypist without a business address.
Warner Norton is not listed in other photographic directories.
1853 Rooms in Younglove’s Hall, Union Village, New York.
E. Norton was recorded in one advertisement that ran from July 28 to October 20, 1853 in the Union-Village Journal (Union, New York). Daguerrean Rooms. E. Norton Would announce to the citizens of Union Village and vicinity, that he still remains at Younglove’s Hall, where he would be happy to wait upon all who wish Perfect Likenesses. Lockets, Pins, and Finger Rings, filled in the best manner.
E. Norton is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1846 Address Unknown, Springfield, Massachusetts
North & James (William C. North & possibly George W. James) were recorded in one announcement that appeared on October 14, 1846 in the Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts). Reports and Premiums, Made and awarded by the Hampden Agricultural Society, at its third Exhibition, Exhibition in Springfield, Oct. 7 and 8, 1846.
…The Committee were pleased to see in the exhibition so many good Daguerreotype miniatures. Beautiful pictures were exhibited, executed both by Mr. North, now Messrs. North & James, also by Mr. Cooley. We saw no difference in the pictures as regards merit. Were we to make our choice, one would be as acceptable as the other. Much praise we think is due them both for their truthful likenesses. Respectfully submitted, W. S. Elwell, Chairman.
North & James are not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Springfield Massachusetts.
1845 147 Warren Street, Hudson, New York.
North & Ives were recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in The Columbia Washingtonian (Hudson, New York). The announcement appeared on December 4, 1845. Daguerreotype Likenesses. It is with pleasure that we refer to the likenesses taken by the Messrs. North & Ives of this city. In our opinion they are equal to any of the kind produced in the country, we saw in the Post Office the other day, among others equally good, a likeness of Mr. Colto, and another of Capt. L. Paddock taken by them, which any artist might be proud of Ladies, when you have a leisure hour, walk in at 147 Warren Street, and examine their specimens.
The advertisement appeared on December 4, 1845. North & Ives, Daguerreian Artists. Takes this method of informing the citizens of Hudson and its vicinity, that they will leave this city next week. They therefore invite all who contemplate setting for their likenesses, to call as soon as practicable.
Likenesses taken in cloudy as well as clear weather, and warranted satisfactory. Rooms in the Post Office building Warren street.
North & Ives are not recorded in other photographic directories.
1852 Rooms on Elm Street over McAllaster, Penn Yan, New York.
J. B. Norris was recorded in one advertisements that appeared on June 1, 1852 in the Penn Yan Democrat (Penn-Yan, New York). New Daguerrean Gallery, On Elm Street, Penn Yan. The subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens of Penn Yan and vicinity, that he has recently furnished, and has now successfully furnished, and has now in successful operation the rooms recently occupied by Mrs. Sacket, as a Millinery establishment, three doors from Main-st., over McAllaster [Recess].
The above rooms are furnished with every facilely for taking first rate Likenesses, and with all the late improvements in the art, and put up in the most fashionable style of Cases or Lockets of all sizes, and at the most reasonable prices.
I shall not expect any person to take their picture away if they do not give entire satisfaction. Pictures taken of sick or deceased persons at their residence, if desired. Rooms open from 8 A. M., till 5 P. M. Hours for children from 10 to 12. J. B. Norris. April 27, 1852.
J. B. Norris is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1851-1852 9 & 10 Field’s Exchange, Malone, New York.
C. N. Nolan was recorded in two advertisement in the Frontier Palladium (Malone, New York).
The first advertisements ran from October 9 to December 4, 1851. Daguerreotypes. The subscriber would inform the citizens of Malone and vicinity that he has taken rooms in Field’s Exchange, where he will wait upon all who may desire his services. Daguerrean Rooms, Nos. 9, and 10. Field’s Exchange, Up stairs.
Daguerreotype likenesses taken all hours of the day between 9, A. M. and 4, P. M. He pledges himself to give a good likeness, for less money than any other artist who has visited this place, and will warrant his pictures not to fade. The public are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens. C. N. Nolan.
The second advertisement ran from March 4 to April 8, 1852. No Humbug! Sabin & Nolan respectfully announce to the inhabitants of Malone and vicinity that they have purchased the Saloon in the basement of P. B. Miller’s Hotel, formerly occupied by A. P. White, where they will constantly keep on hand Hot Coffee, Pies, Cakes, &c. Oysters and Fruit in their season.
C. N. Nolan would also inform the public that he will attend to all persons who will patronize him in the Daguerreotype line for a few days more. Rooms in Field’s Exchange, No.’s 9 and 10, up stairs. Open between 9 A. M. and 4 P. M.
C. N. Nolan is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1846 Address Unknown, Union Village, New York.
Nixon of the partnership of Grant & Nixon is recorded in one announcement that ran on August 27, 1846 in the Washington County Journal (Union Village, New York). Premium Daguerreotype Miniatures. We take much pleasure in commending the Miniature Gallery of Messrs. Grant & Nixon to the attention of our citizens and the public generally. They are located in the same building with ourself and in the room directly opposite our office, where they are daily producing some of the finest Pictures and most exact Likenesses we have ever seen. Their Pictures are beautifully drawn out and possess a clearness, richness, life-like accuracy and brilliancy of finish we have rarely seen equaled and never surpassed! They have likenesses of several eminent public men and a great variety of splendid specimens in the Photographic Art. Of course you will not take our word for all this, but call and see for yourselves—when, we are quite sure you will not fail to let the Operators give you a sitting of 20 or 30 seconds, just to see what a few glances of the sun beams can do.
Nixon is not listed in other photographic directories.
1857 Rooms over Dr. Paul’s Office, up stairs, Abbeville, South Carolina.
W. L. Nickles was recorded in an announcement and an advertisement in The Independent Press (Abbeville, South Carolina). The announcement appeared on January 16, 1857. Ambrotypes. By reference to the card of Mr. W. L. Nickles, it will be seen that he is prepared to take Ambrotype Likenesses in the best style of his art. All who are desirous of a good picture should avail themselves of the present opportunity
The advertisement ran from January 16 to 23, 1857. Ambrotypes! Ambrotypes!! The subscriber has supplied himself with the best of materials and is prepared to take Ambrotype Likenesses, in the most approved Style of his art. He will spear no pains to give satisfaction, and hopes to receive a due share of public patronage.
Room upstairs, immediately over Dr. Paul’s Office. W. L. Nickles.
W. L. Nickles is not recorded in other photographic directories. Probably the same person as W. L. Nickle which was posted yesterday 6-2-20.
1857 Rooms at the Marshall House, Abbeville, South Carolina.
W. L. Nickle was recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in The Abbeville Banner (Abbeville, South Carolina). The announcement ran on January 15, 1857. Ambrotypes. Mr. W. L. Nickle, it will be seen, has just completed arrangements by which he can furnish all who favor him with a call, with one of his never-fading pictures. Give him a call, we will guarantee that he will give satisfaction, or make no charge.
The advertisement ran from January 15 to 22, 1857. Ambrotypes! Ambrotypes!! W. L. Nickle would respectfully inform the citizens of Abbeville, that he is now prepared to take Ambrotypes—those beautiful and life-like pictures—in a superior style.
He has taken rooms at the Marshall House, where he would be pleased to receive calls from those wishing work in this line.
W. L. Nickle is not recorded in other photographic directories. Probably same person as W. L. Nickles which will be posted tomorrow 6-3-20.
1848 Rooms upper story of Mr. Carey’s new house, Fayette, Missouri.
J. Nicholson was recorded in one advertisement that ran from April 22 to 29, 1848 In the Boon Lick Times (Fayette, Missouri). Daguerreotype Miniatures. Secure the shadow ere the substance fade; Let nature copy that which nature made.
J. Nicholson would inform the ladies and Gentlemen of this place and the surrounding country, that he has taken the large and spacious upper room of Mr. Carey’s new house, and will commence operation this day—Saturday, 22d.
From long experience in the business, he flatters himself he will be able to furnish those wishing it an Exact Likeness, beautifully colored.
Surpassed by none, and equaled but by few. That is my motto: and my pictures prove it true. Persons wishing to see specimens of this wonderful Art, brought to Perfection, are invited to call at his rooms and judge for themselves.
Owing to my style of operating, I can take pictures in rainy or cloudy weather. My pictures are warranted never to fade or lose the beauty of their expression.
Invalids waited on at their residences. Daguerreotype Miniatures copied as large as the original. Portraits copied. Landscapes and views of buildings taken.
J. Nicholson is not recorded in other photographic directories.
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