Homer H. Atwood

1855-1856       435 Broadway, New York, New York.

Homer H. Atwood was recorded in one announcement and one article,  The announcement appeared in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on June 11, 1855.  Reward.—Stolen From The Hall Of Atwood’s daguerrean rooms, 435 Broadway, corner of Howard street, on Saturday night, a black walnut show case, about 2½ by 3 feet, filled with valuable daguerreotype specimens.  Whoever will return the same will be handsomely rewarded.  N. B.—Daguerreotypist are cautioned against purchasing the above.

The article appeared on  January 1, 1856 in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York).  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Atwood[1] — A respectable gallery. Few specimens on hand to judge from.

Homer H. Atwood is recorded in other photographic directories, but is included here because of the first-hand account of his work.


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

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