1859 Rooms in Stewart’s Block, Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont.
O. A. Taft was recorded in one advertisement that ran from June 1 to December 28, 1859 in
The Middlebury Register (Middlebury, Vermont). O. A. Taft, Ambrotype Artist, Stewart’s Block, Main St., Middlebury, Vermont. Rooms up two flights of stairs.
O. A. Taft is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Register as being active in 1860 in Middlebury, Vermont.
1858-1859 Union Hotel, Ball Room, Clinton, Louisiana.
F. Taenzer was recorded in One advertisement and one announcement in The Feliciana Democrat (Clinton, Louisiana). The advertisement ran from September 18, 1858 to January 1, 1859. Photograph & Oil Painting. Union Hotel Ball Room. Having Located in the Town of Clinton, for the purpose of executing all orders in the above art, the subscriber respectfully solicits a share of the public patronage. Portraits taken by the photographic process, or painted upon canvass, of any size or proportion, from life, or faithfully copied and enlarged from Daguerreotypes, or other pictures.
Buildings, landscapes, military or civic companies, photographed at reasonable rates.
The public generally, are invited to call at his room, at the Union Hotel Ball Room, and examine specimens of his art. sept. 11. F. Taenzer.
The announcement ran on November 13, 1858. Tanezer’s Photograph Gallery.—To those who desire a perfect likeness of themselves, their families, or a copy of a daguerreotype or ambrotype of a deceased relative or friend, we would especially recommend to call on M. Taenzer, in the rooms adjoining White’s Hotel. They will there have evidence of his ability as an artist; and will be able to procure from him as finished a picture as could be desired. It is the first time that our citizens have had the opportunity of procuring the services of such an artist, and as it is not likely such a chance will again present itself they should avail themselves of his stay in our town to procure life-like portraits. Give him a call, at his rooms east of White’s hotel. His charges are moderate as his pictures are excellent.
F. Taenzer is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1855 1 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]
1855 2 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts. [1]
1855 Corner of Winter & Washington Streets, Boston, Massachusetts.
1855 245 & 247 Notre Dame Street, Montreal, Canada.
Charles D. Taber, is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Boston, Massachusetts in 1855. Additional information comes from a 9th plate advertising card, in my collection, ca. 1855. Taken with the Double Camera. For 25 Cents. By Taber & Co. Successors to Tyler & Co. Cor. Winter & Washington Sts., Boston. 600 Daily. Beware Of Imitators.
Taber was also recorded in two announcements in the South Boston Gazette & Dorchester Chronicle (Boston, Massachusetts). The first announcement appeared on March 17, 1855. We were daguerreotyped a few days since, at the 25 cent rooms of those enterprising Artists Messrs. Taber & Co., at the corner of Winter and Washington streets. Give them a call, and we think you will be satisfied that they can do it up right.
The second announcement appeared on March 24. Daguerreotypes.—We take this opportunity to call the attention of our friends to the fact that Tabor & Co., cor. Winter and Washington streets, take the best daguerreotypes for 25 cents of any artist in this city. If any one doubts this let them call and examine their specimens, and then have their own picture taken, and they’ll doubt no more. A good miniature for 25 cents! And a medium size for $1.00! They take hundreds of them every day with the double camera, by which they take two at a time. We recommend them for cheap daguerreotypes.
Research and published CD by Graham W. Garrett A Biographical Index of Daguerreotypist in Canada 1839-1871. List C. D. Taber active on June 11, 1855 at 245 & 247 Notre Dame Street, Montreal, L.C.
[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.
1850 Ford Street, over H. S. Humphrey & Co. Store, Ogdensburgh, New York.
Sylvester was recorded in one advertisement that ran on June 18 & 25, 1850 in the St. Lawrence Republican (Ogdensburgh, New York). Daguerreotypes. Sylvester’s Daguerrean Rooms again open for a few days only. Over the Store of H. S. Humphrey & Co., Ford st., Ogdensburgh.
Sylvester is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1847 No. 6 under Cabot Hall, Cabotville, Massachusetts.
1847 Exchange Street, Over D. Wells Jewelry Store, Cabotville, Massachusetts.
1848 4½ Exchange Street, Cabotville, Massachusetts.[1]
1849 6 Exchange Street, Cabotville, Massachusetts.[1]
Benjamin Swasey was recorded in two announcements and two advertisements in the Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts). The first announcement appeared on May 5, 1847.
Daguerreotypes.—We call the attention of our readers in Cabotville and vicinity, to the advertisement of Mr. Swasey, in another column. We are assured that he is a skilful, successful, and accomplished artist, and well worthy of public patronage.
The first advertisement ran from May 5 to July 10, 1847. Benj. Swasey’s Daguerrian Rooms, Cabotville, The subscriber has removed for a few weeks, because of the dampness of the walls in his late rooms, to No. 6, under Cabot Hall, where he will be thankful to receive the calls of his friends and the public in general who may be in want of good Daguerrian likenesses.
Having decided to locate permanently in this village, and having one of the largest sizes German Cameras of a quality inferior to none in the country, he is prepared to take miniatures that shall give perfect satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage, or no pay will be asked.
Please call and examine specimens. Benj. Swasey. Cabotville.
The second announcement appeared on July 12, 1847. It will be seen by Mr. Swasey’s card, that he has removed his Daguerrean Rooms, at Cabotville. We are glad to here that he is doing a prosperous business, and that his work gives good satisfaction.
The second advertisement ran from July 12, 1847 to March 7, 1848. Benj. Swasey’s Daguerrian Rooms, Over D. Wells’s Jewelry Store, Exchange St., Cabotville, Mass. Pictures taken at these Rooms, warranted to give perfect satisfaction.
Benjamin Swasey is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Cabotville (Chicopee) Massachusetts in 1848-1849. In 1849 Benjamin Swasey was in the partnership of Swasey & Chapin.
[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.
1845 23 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
William P. Swain was recorded in one advertisement that ran on August 7 & 14, 1845. Morocco Case Manufactory. The subscriber has taken the stand at No. 23 East Fourth street, Cincinnati, lately occupied by Mr. J. A. Kimball, where he will manufacture to order, Surgical, Dental, Jewelry and Daguerreotype Miniature Cases, of the very best style and quality, and at the lowest eastern prices.
Miniature Cases of all sizes constantly on hand and for sale, wholesale and retail.
Orders from the country respectfully solicited and promptly attended to.
William P. Swain is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1856 Address Unknown, Natchez, Mississippi.
1856 Rooms over J. N. Radcliff, Yazoo City, Mississippi.
Swain & Paul were recorded in one advertisement that ran from May 23 to September 26, 1856 in The Weekly American Banner (Yazoo City, Mississippi). Call, See, And Judge For Yourselves! Messrs. Swain & Paul of Natchez, informs the public that they have located permanently in Yazoo City, and have opened at those beautiful rooms over J. N. Ratcliff an Ambrotype, Daguerreotype, and Photograph Gallery, where they are prepared to take pictures in all the Photograph Art in a style not to be surpassed by any Artist in the county. They have a way (peculiar to themselves) of coloring the Ambrotype which makes the most beautiful picture ever produced.
Messrs. S. & P. take pleasure in explaining to those desirous of ascertaining the mode of taking and putting up of these truly elegant and indestructible pictures. Yazoo City
Swain & Paul are not recorded in other photographic directories.
1849 Rooms in the New Brick Building, on the South Side of Market Street, Between Third and Fourth, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
John Sutton was recorded in one advertisement that ran from September 5 to November 14, 1849 in the Lewisburg Chronicle, and the West Branch Farmer (Lewisburg, Pennsylvania). Daguerreotype Rooms, Lewisburg. The subscriber would inform the citizens of Lewisburg and vicinity, that he has taken and fitted up a room in the new brick building on the south side of Market street, between Third and Fourth, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses single or in groups, in good style, durable, and on reasonable terms. Call and see. March 1849. John Sutton.
John Sutton is not recorded as being active in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania in 1849. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a J. Sutton without a address or location it is possible they are the same person.
1856 Rooms at the Munroe House, Woodsville, Ohio.
A. J. Sutton was recorded in one advertisement that ran from November 12 to December 3, 1856 in The Spirit of Democracy (Woodsfield, Ohio). Ambrotype Likenesses Of the Finest, Latest. And most Fashionable Style of the Art. Having taken rooms at the Monroe House, I would respectfully inform the citizens of Woodsfield and vicinity, that I am prepared to furnish them with good Ambrotypes at prices from one to five dollars.
I am also prepared to take Daguerreotypes of the best quality for Lockets pictures, &c. I warrantee these pictures not to fade, unless broken or otherwise exposed. Give me a call and see for yourselves. If you are not pleased, I make no charge. Ladies and gentlemen, one and all, call and get the shadow ere the substance fades.
N. B. Ambrotypes can be taken and day unless it is very dark. I shall remain but a short time. A. J. Sutton.
A. J. Sutton is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1858 Rooms on Front Street, over White’s Drug Store, Glasgow, Missouri.
J. K. Sutterley was recorded in one advertisement that ran from November 18 to 25, 1858 in Glasgow Weekly Times (Glasgow, Missouri). Now is the Time To get a Life-like Ambrotype of Yourself and Children. The undersigned would inform the people of Glasgow and vicinity, that he has taken the large front room over White’s Drug Store, on Front Street, where he will remain but a short time, to give those an opportunity that wish to get a good Picture of Themselves or family.
My motto is, “satisfactory work or no pay.”—A good Picture can be had as well in a cloudy, as a clear day. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of my work.
Gallery open from 9 to 12 A. M., and from 1 to 5 P. M. The greatest pains taken with children. J. K. Sutterley, Artist.
J. K. Sutterley is not recorded as being active in Glasgow, Missouri in 1858. James K. Sutterley is listed in other directories as being active in Chicago, Illinois during this time period, It is unknown if they are the same person, the distance between Chicago, Illinois and Glasgow, Missouri is four hundred miles.
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