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George William (M.) Snyder

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                316 North Second, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

George William (M.) Snyder of the firm Lovatt and Snyder was recorded in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York) on April 1, 1856.  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.  Lovatt & Snyder.—Passably fair pictures, from the situation of gallery &c., should suppose it was for the accommodation of the lower twenty.

George William (M.) Snyder is recorded in other photographic directories but is included here because of the first-hand account of his work.  There seems to be some confusion as his name John list him as George W. (M.) Snyder, Directory Of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900 records him as George William Snyder, but as a side note as G. W. M. Snyder between 1856-1860.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Craig’s Daguerreian Registry and Directory Of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900 was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.

Alonzo I. Snow

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

ND                  At Plumbe’s, Address and Location Unknown.

1845-1846       257 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1849                Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.

Alonzo I. Snow was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on October 13, 1845 in The Boston Daily Bee (Boston, Massachusetts).  Chase’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 257 Washington Street, Boston.  The most desirable location for this business in the city; first floor over Haskell & Howland’s large Silk and Shawl Store, in the new and splendid stone building, just erected, and entirely free from the many objections and annoyances inseparable from procuring likenesses at many other places.  The proprietor’s aim will be to make his rooms a genteel and fashionable place of resort, where the public are guarantied as good pictures as this beautiful and valuable art can produce, and his object being to Excel, no pains or expense will be spared to secure the most competent skill in every thing appertaining to the business, and he would be glad of every opportunity to compare his work, or put his skill in competition with others.

Mr. Snow, direct from Mr. Plumbe’s, where his long experience and unparalleled success prove he Cannot be Excelled, will conduct the operating department.  Persons desirous of having likenesses are respectfully invited to call, and the most fastidious shall be suited, or no charge.

Instruction given, apparatus and stock furnished, and warranted such as represented.  Pictures taken in any weather.   

Alonzo L. Snow is recorded in other photographic directories.  New information is the connection to John Plumbe, Jr. (probably Boston, Massachusetts) and Lorenzo G. Chase.

Snodgrass

Daguerreotypes, ,

c. 1855-1856   Address Unknown, New York, New York.[1]

1857                289 Broadway, New York, New York.

Snodgrass was recorded in one article and five advertisements two in the New York Daily Tribune and three time in the New York Herald.  In the Photographic and fine Arts Journal  (New York, New York) on January 1, 1856.   His name appears in an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.  Snodgrass — Some of these specimens may pass as daguerreotypes. The grounds are very much clouded and the picture looks as though pasted on the plate. Improve!  Improve!

The first advertisement appears on June 23, 1857 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  Twelve-Cent Ambrotypes.—3,000 taken daily by the new firm of Snodgrass & Co.  Headquarters of Portraits of the People, on the progressive system and democratic principles—greater good to the mass.  No. 289 Broadway.

The second advertisement appears on June 23, 1857 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  12 Cent Ambrotypes, in Frames, Perfect and natural as life.  3,000 taken daily by the new firm of Snodgrass & Co., 289 Broadway.

The third advertisement appears on June 24, 1857 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  12-Cent Ambrotype Portraits in natural colors to Life.  3,000 taken daily by the new firm of Snodgrass & Co.  Established Pictures for the people on the cheapest system of art, employing 25 artists, at No. 289 Broadway.

The fourth advertisement appears on June 24, 1857 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  12 Cent Ambrotypes Portraits, in Frames and natural colors, to the life.  3,000 daily,  by Snodgrass & Co.  New broom sweeps clean.  289 Broadway.

The fifth advertisement appears on June 26, 1857 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Twelve Cent Ambrotypes Portraits, by 10 artists in whiskers, at the new gallery of Snodgrass & Co.  Old wine in new bottles.  289 Broadway.

Snodgrass is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian registry as possibly being active in 1855-1856 but is recorded here because of the first-hand account of the work and advertisements found in 1857.  Interesting the 289 Broadway address is the same address as Silas A. Holmes and some of the terminology in the advertisements are the same that he uses.  Holmes was also included in the same article, and it is unknown if they were associated together in anyway.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added. 

P. B. Smucker

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Rooms in the Ball-Room at the Odd Fellows’ Building, Franklin, Louisiana.

P. B. Smucker was recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in The Planters’ Banner (Franklin, Louisiana).  The announcement appeared on March 21, 1850.    Daguerrean Miniatures.—By reference to our advertising columns it will be seem that Mr. P. B. Smucker has opened a Daguerrean Gallery at the Ball-Room in the Odd-Fellows’ Building in this place.  He has some splendid specimens of miniatures taken by him, and invites the public generally to call and examine them.

The advertisement ran from March 21 to April 25, 1850.  Daguerrean Gallery, In the Ball-Room of the Odd-Fellows’ Hall.  P. B. Smucker respectfully invites the public to call and examine his specimens.  particular attention paid to obtaining correct likenesses of children.

An assortment of superior cases (Chinese), gold lockets and breast-pins.

P. B. Smucker is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Smith

Stereoviews, , ,

1859                Address Unknown, Washington, D. C.

Smith in the partnership of Bryant & Smith was recorded in an announcement June 14, 1859 in the Evening Star.  (Washington, D. C.)  From The photographers & publishers, Messrs. Bryant & Smith, we have six photographic (stereoscopic) views of scenes in and about Washington, which, for excellence of execution, are quite equal to the best French stereoscopic views.  They consist of representations of the Patent Office, Washington Monument, Jackson Statute, White House, Capitol extension, (east front,) and the tomb of Washington.  They are for sale by Franklin Philp.

Smith is recorded in the partnership of Bryant & Smith in Washington, D. C. in The World Of Stereographs by William C. Derrah.

William H. Smith

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1845-1846       4 Maiden Lane, New York, New York.[1]

1847                4 Maiden Lane, New York, New York.

William H. Smith is recorded in four advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  The first advertisement appeared on January 29, 1847.  Daguerreotype Plates.—Small quarter and large sizes, No. 40 and 60.  For sale by Wm. H. Smith & Co.  No. 4 Maiden Lane.  

The second advertisement ran from May 20 to 27, 1847.  Daguerreotype Plates—Just received, a large assortment of Daguerreotype plates, full, quarter and small size; for sale by Wm. H. Smith & Co., 4 Maiden lane.                         

The third advertisement appeared on April 6, 1847.  Daguerreotype Plates.  Just Received—Just received, a large assortment of Daguerreotype plates, small, quarter, half and full size.                   

For sale by Wm. H. Smith & Co., 4 Maiden Lane                                                    

The fourth advertisement ran from April 27 to 29, 1847.  Daguerreotype Plates.—Wm. H. Smith & Co., No. 4 Maiden Lane, have now on hand Daguerreotype plates of the best quality, from the most celebrated makers at Paris, which they offer as follows:—

3000 Full Size, No. 40, at………..$10.00 per dozen

3000 half    “      “    40, at………..$5.00     “       “

6000 quarter       “    40, at………..$2.55     “       “

18,500 medium   “   40, at…………$1.60     “       “

Terms—Six months for bills over $100.  Cash discount of 5 per cent from all sums less than that amount.                                                                                                                         

Advertisement

W. H. Smith is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1845-1846.

[1] Information from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry

W. Smith

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Address Unknown, Keeseville, New York.   

W. Smith was recorded in one advertisement that ran on July 23 & 30, 1853 in the Essex County Republican (Keeseville, New York).  Daguerreotypes Taken for 50 cts. and upwards for six days only.  Daguerreotypes warranted to remain perfect for years, Mr. S. has a superior German Apparatus—has a splendid lot of stock—has had an extensive practice for the last few years and has spared no [ ? ] enables him to produce likenesses unsurpassed in [ ? ] of tone and richness of expression in a very few seconds.

N. B.  Pictures taken in any weather.  Light dress Dark dress [ ? ]. Persons desiring perfect Likenesses are respectfully invited to favor us with a call.     

W. Smith is not recorded in other photographic directories.

S. E. & L. K. Smith

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1850-1851       Rooms at Hobson’s Hotel, Yazoo City, Mississippi.

S. E. & L. K. Smith were recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in The Yazoo Democrat (Yazoo City, Mississippi).  The announcement appeared on October 24, 1850.  We commend all who desire to see their faces “as others see” them, to read the advertisement of S. E. & L. K. Smith.  They warrant perfect likenesses or no charge.  The rapidity with which the impression is taken, enables them to take a correct image of a child, which has heretofore been found to be very difficult.  They exhibit a number of very fine specimens and if their work does not equal them, they ask to pay.  Give them a trial.

The advertisement ran from October 24, 1850 to July 9, 1851.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. S. E. & L. K. Smith, would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Yazoo city, and the surrounding country, that they have just returned from an absence of 3 months spent in visiting the principal galleries at New York, Philadelphia, Boston, etc., in procuring the latest improvements, and have now opened a gallery at Hobson’s Hotel for the purpose of executing likenesses on an improved style.  Working with our Magnetic Buffs, we are enabled to take pictures in one fourth the time that has been customary heretofore.  By this improvement we will warrant the likenesses of any child.  The difficulty heretofore experienced in taking likenesses of persons with weak or blue eyes is entirely obviated.  These buffs prevent dampness in rainy weather, which is the desired object that operators have long sought for, as a perfect picture can be taken at all times and in any climate.  Among our numerous specimens can be seen the Sweedish Nightingale Jenny Lind.

Ladies and Gentlemen, are invited to call and examine specimens, and sit for pictures.  We have a variety of fancy pins, Lockets, and Frames constantly on hand.  Cameras, Apparatus and instructions, furnished or reasonable terms.

N. B.  Operators by forwarding us $10 can procure these magnetic buffs, with full directions how to use them, which we will warrant to perform according to the above description.             

S. E. & L. K. Smith are not recorded in other photographic directories.

N. M. Smith

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Photographic Stock and Chemicals, , , , ,

1856-1857                   8 Safford Block, Watertown, New York.

N. M. Smith was recorded in two advertisements in The New York Reformer (Watertown, New York).  The first advertisement appeared on March 13, 1856.  To Daguerreotype Artists.  Having disposed of my entire wholesale stock of Daguerreotype Materials to N. M. Smith & Co., Druggists, No. 8 Safford Block, I would now cheerfully recommend them to my customers and the public generally. C. P. Westcott.  Watertown, N. Y. March 1st, 1856.

The Subscribers, in addition to the stock purchase of C. P. Westcott, are now receiving direct from the importers and most approved manufacturers, a full and general assortment of cases, Plates, Chemicals, and all materials used in taking Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes and Photographic Pictures; and will hereafter keep a full stock to supply operators in either of the above Arts.  Also Cameras, Tubes, and a general variety of apparatus used for that purpose.

Orders from Dealers and Operators filled with care, at the lowest Wholesale Prices.  All Goods safely packaged and forwarded according to directions.

They will also continue to keep a full stock of Drugs and Medicines, Oils, Varnishes, Dye-Stuffs, Paints, Window Glass, Brushes, Chemicals, &c., which they will sell at Wholesale or Retail at the lowest Market Prices. No. 8 Safford Block, opposite American Hotel. N. M. Smith & Co.

The second advertisement appeared on May 7, 1857.  Melainotype.  The Attention Of Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, and Photographic Artists, is particularly invited to this new and beautiful discovery, the Melainotype; combining cheapness and durability, with great saving of labor, time and trouble.—it is certainly the newest, latest, and greatest improvement in the art.

The Plates, with the Licenses for using them, are sold at the Patentees’ lowest wholesale prices by the subscriber, Druggists and Dealers in Chemicals and Daguerrean Goods generally.  No. 8, Safford Block.  N. M. Smith & Co.  Wholesale Agents.  Watertown, May 5, 1856.

N. M. Smith is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Miss Alice Smith

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1857                Address Unknown, Watertown, New York.

Miss Alice Smith was recorded in one announcement in The New York Reformer (Watertown, New York) on October 1, 1857.  Jefferson County Agricultural Society.  Premiums Awarded…Pictures…

Best Specimens Daguerreotypes, Hart & Hose, Watertown, Dip. $1.00.

2d Best Specimens Daguerreotypes, Thos. Waite, Pamelia, book.

Best Specimens Photographs, Hart & Hose, Watertown, Dip. & $1.00.

2d Best Specimens Photographs, G. S. Rugg, Watertown, book.     

Miss Alice Smith, Watertown, recommended, $3.00.

Hart & Hose, Watertown, recommended, $2.00

Those recommend a discretionary premium of $3.00 to No. 207 for best Ambrotypes, also one of $2.00 to No. 65 for 2d best Ambrotypes.

The committee would recommend that, at the next annual exhibition there be one premium for the best ambrotypes and one for the 2d best, and also a premium for the best ambrotype views.  A large portion of the pictures exhibited were of this character, and as they form a very interesting part of the exhibition the committee have recommended premiums to be given, and that greater inducement be offered by the society hereafter for the exhibition of specimens of art.  E. Q. Sewall, T. C. Chittenden, Jr., E. H. Smith, Judges.

Miss. Alice Smith is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Watertown, New York.