1849 102 Williams Street, New York, New York.
1852 241 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts.
1852-1854 144 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]
1854-1855 Holmes, Booth & Hayden’s, New York, New York.
1857-1859 South West corner of Sixth & Chestnut, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1859 18 South Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1849 March 13. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) March 13, 1849, Whole No. 5394, P. 1.
Levi Chapman, No. 102 William street, New York, Manufacturer Of The Celebrated Magic Razor Strop, of four sides; also Pocket Books, Wallets, Spectacle and Bankers’ Cases, in every variety, on the most extensive scale.
Daguerreotype Cases $144
{Medium sizes, from $18 to $60 per gross.
{Quarter sizes, from size from $83 2 to $[30] to $84 per gross.
{Half sizes, from $82 to $144 per gross.
Mats and Preservers of all kinds. Geo. Dabbs, Jas. Creamer, Agents.
1852 February 16. Salem Register. (Salem, Massachusetts.) February 16, 1852, Vol. LIII, No. 14, P. 3.
Removal. Daguerreotype Rooms D. W. Bowdoin Has removed from his Old Rooms opposite the Market, to No. 241 Essex Street, ( A few doors above Washington street), where he has built one of the best arranged Establishments in New England, for taking Likenesses and Pictures in every style of the Art. — Also—
Has formed a Co-Partnership with James Cremer, for the sale of Daguerreotype Goods of every description. Artists are respectfully invited to call and examine our select Stock of Goods .
Instruction Given in the Art. Cremer & Bowdoin.
Advertisement ran from February 16 to May 31, 1852.
1852 June 14. Salem Register. (Salem, Massachusetts.) June 14, 1852, Vol. LIII, No. 49, P. 3.
Dissolution of Copartnership. The Copartnership heretofore existing under the firm of Cremer & Bowdoin is this day dissolved by mutual consent. James Cremer, D. W. Bowdoin. Salem, June 9, 1852.
James Cremer & Co. Are authorized to settle all claims against, and receive all debts due the said firm of Cremer & Bowdoin, at 144 Washington Street, Boston, where they are now fitting up a sales room, and will open a large and select stock of Daguerreotype Goods of every description. The attention of Artists is respectfully invited. Orders promptly attended to. James Cremer & Co. June 14, 1852.
Advertisement ran from June 14 to July 12, 1852
1852 November 15. Humphrey’s Daguerreian Journal. (New York, New York.) November 15, 1852, Vol. IV, P. 240.
Cremer, formerly of Salem, Mass., has now opened a large stock establishment in Boston, under the firm of Cremer & Co.—Cremer will do his share of trade, and no mistake.
1854 January 1. Humphrey’s Journal. (New York, New York.) January 1, 1854, P. 287.
John Sawyer & Co., James Cremer & Co., and B. French, of Boston, Mass keep Daguerreotype stock for sale.
1854 August 15. Humphrey’s Daguerreian Journal. (New York, New York.) August 15, 1854, P. 143.
James Cremer, formerly of the firm of James Cremer & Co., of Boston, has become a partner in the company of Holmes, Booth & Hayden’s, in this city. Mr. C. has a numerous list of friends and no doubt will prove a valuable auxiliary to this establishment.
1855 February 1. Humphrey’s Journal. (New York, New York.) February 1, 1855, P. 327.
James Cremer, now with Holmes, Booth & Hayden’s, is about opening an establishment in the city of Philadelphia, for the sale of Daguerreotypes stock
1857 March 25. Public Ledger. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) March 25, 1857, Vol. XLIII, No. 2, P. 3.
Important To Daguerreotypist.—Great reduction in price of Melainotype Patent Rights, of from $20 to $3 each, for an individual right. Authorized Agent James Cremer, S. W. corner of Sixth and Chestnut sts., Phila.
1857 December 18. The Press. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) December 18, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 119, P. 3.
Just Received and for Sale low, a large lot of imported Frames suitable for Photographs. James Cremer, S. W. cor. Sixth and Chestnut St., up stairs.
N. B. Gold Lockets for Miniatures at Cost.
1858 July 21. Public Ledger. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) July 21, 1858, Vol. XLV, No. 103, P. 4.
To Photographers.—Just Received, Hardwick’s fourth edition Photographic Chemistry Price 75 cents. James Cremer, Photographic Stock Dealer. S, W, corner Sixth and Chestnut sts.
1859 July 3. Sunday Dispatch. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) July 3, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 10, P. 1.
History of Chestnut Street. McClees & Co., successors to James Cremer, daguerreotype and photograph stock depot.
1859 October 9. Sunday Dispatch. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) October 9, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 24, P. 2.
The First Premium for Stereoscopes, at the late State Fair, was awarded to James Cremer & Co., of 18 South Eighth street, who had a large variety of pictures upon exhibition. Public buildings, natural scenes, life groups, are brought out with startling fidelity by this instrument. Cremer & Co. furnish an instrument and a dozen pictures for $2.50. The price is so cheap that the firm do a large business.
1859 October 14. Public Ledger. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) October 14, 1859, Vol. XLVIII, No. 17, P. 2.
The Largest assortment of Stereoscopic Pictures ever offered for sale in this city, is at 18 South Eighth Street. Cremer & Co.
A Stereoscope and one dozen Pictures, $2.50.
1859 October 16. Sunday Dispatch. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) October 16, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 25, P. 2.
Newly Imported splendid French views and groups, the finest ever imported, have just been received by the International Stereoscope Company, and are to be seen at the stereoscopic depot of James Cremer & Co., No. 18 South Eighth street. They are beautiful indeed. This enterprising firm now furnish a stereoscope and twelve pictures for a surprisingly low sum of $2.50. They are doing well.
1859 October 18. The Press. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) October 18, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 66, P. 3.
The best and most instructive amusement is the Stereoscopic Groups and Views, found at the new Stereoscopic Emporium of J. Cremer & Co., 18 South Eighth street.
1859 October 25. The Press. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) October 25, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 72, P. 3.
Present Your Friends with a Stereoscope and Pictures, the handsomest gift you can offer. To be found of superior quality and variety, at the new Stereoscope Emporium, 18 South Eighth street. James Cremer & Co.
1859 October 27. Public Ledger. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) October 27, 1859, Vol. XLVIII, No. 28, P. 2.
Stereoscope And Pictures take the lead of all articles suitable for presents. Found in greatest variety at 18 South Eighth street. James Cremer & Co.
1859 November 15. The Press. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) November 15, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 90, P. 2.
Just Received—A splendid assortment of French Groups and English Scenery, which are now offered for sale, at the New Emporium, 18 South Eighth street. James Cremer & Co.
1859 November 15. Public Ledger. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) November 15, 1859, Vol. XLVIII, No. 44, P. 2.
A Splendid Variety of French Groups and English Scenery, the finest ever imported, now offered for sale at the New Emporium. 18 South Eighth st. Jas. Cremer & Co.,
1859 November 23. Public Ledger. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) November 23, 1859, Vol. XLVIII, No. 51, P. 2.
Present Your Friends with a Stereoscope and Pictures. You cannot please them better. The largest assortment in the city at the New Emporium, 18 South Eighth street. Jas. Cremer & Co.
1859 November 27. Sunday Dispatch. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) November 27, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 31, P. 2.
For the amusement of the home circle, or the delight of strangers, there is nothing better than a stereoscope. It is an assistant to your knowledge of foreign lands, which brings the natural appearance of celebrated scenes directly before the eye. The best place at which to buy stereoscopes is from James Cremer & Co., No. 18 South Eighth street. They are specially engaged in the business, and have a large stock.
1859 December 3. The Press. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) December 3, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 105, P. 3.
Christmas Presents.—All who view the Stereoscopes and Pictures remark! How beautiful appropriate for a Christmas Gift! Emporium 18 South Eighth street. Open evenings. Jas. Cremer & Co.
1859 December 4. Sunday Dispatch. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) December 4, 1859, Vol. XII, No. 32, P. 2.
Home delights are what every one should cultivate. Home joys are what every one will approve of. Therefore we say, in the most distinct manner, that the possession of a stereoscope, and a collection of stereoscopic views, will compensate you for your outdoor allurements. Messrs. James Cremer & Co., 18 South Eighth street, have a fine collection of these instruments, and an immense number of views and groups, &c.
1859 December 8. The Press. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) December 8, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 110, P. 3.
Holiday is Coming.—A Christmas gift of the Stereoscope and Pictures will afford more pleasure than anything you can offer. The largest assortment in the city at the Emporium, 18 South Eighth street. Jas. Cremer & Co.
1859 December 20. The Press. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) December 20, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 120, P. 2.
Christmas Presents.—Now ready for sale, the largest and most beautiful assortment of Stereoscope, and Pictures, suitable for Christmas Gifts, at the Emporium, No. 18 South Eighth street. Jas. Cremer & Co.
1859 December 29. The Press. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.) December 29, 1859, Vol. 3, No. 127, P. 2.
Holiday Gifts—The Stereoscope and Pictures, truly a New Year’s present. It will afford pleasure for the whole year. Emporium, 18 South Eighth street, James Cremer & Co.
1893 January 27. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) January 27, 1893, Vol. 27, P. 1.
Deaths…Cremer.—Suddenly, on Wednesday, January 25, James Cremer, aged 72 years.
[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.