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J. W. Jones

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                Over Lyman’s, Corner of Church and College Streets, Burlington, Vermont.

J. W. Jones was recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont).  The advertisement ran from February 22 to July 4, 1856.  J. W. Jones!  Skylight daguerreotypes.  His Pictures are said by those who have seen them to be the best they have ever seen.  Please call and see them.

Office over Lyman’s, Corner of Church and College Streets.          

The announcement appeared on September 19, 1856.  The State Fair….Floral Hall….Mowrey & Russell of Rutland, and T. M. Parker and Jones of Burlington, occupied considerable space with an array of ambrotypes and daguerreotypes, of uncommon merit…

J. W. Jones is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Jones & Holmes

Lampratype, , ,

1855                289 Broadway, New York, New York.

Jones & Holmes was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on October 11, 1855 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  The Lampratype is the greatest triumph of the sun’s pencillings in modern times.  The specimens of this new art—large size portraits taken yesterday, by Holmes, 289 Broadway—present the most important day’s work of years.  A new era is dawning at the old picture shop.  See the grand lampratype pictures, and you will enjoy a treat which the photograph and daguerreotype fail to offer.  Jones & Holmes.

Jones & Holmes are not recorded as partners in other photographic directories.  No first name is recorded for Jones, based on the address 289 Broadway this has to be Silas A. Holmes.

William S. Johnson

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1849-1850       6 Howard Building, Providence, Rhode Island.

1850                25 Westminster Street, Providence, Rohde Island.

William S. Johnson was recorded in three advertisements.  The first advertisement ran from November 17, 1849 to July 10, 1850 in the Republican Herald (Providence, Rhode Island).  A New Gallery.  Beautiful North Light Daguerreotypes.  The undersigned would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally that he has recently fitted up a suite of Rooms, in Howard Building, and having a perfect knowledge of the business and superior instruments, a light unexcelled by any, and using none but the best of Chemicals, he is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes unsurpassed by any in the country.

Pictures taken at this Gallery may be known by the brilliancy, perfect and life-like expression of the eyes; hair superior tone and general distinctness of the whole form.

The instrument which we use are new and the largest manufactured, and together with our Chemicals and other materials, are of superior quality, and such as are used by none but the most celebrated operators.

The subscriber would also call the attention of parents in particular, to his Quick Working Instruments, which with his superior light enables him to take pictures almost instantaneously; thereby effectually removing all difficulty in taking infants.  Miniatures taken at this Gallery are warranted to bear exposure to the light, and never to fade or change in the least.  Pictures of all sizes taken at all hours of the day and in any kind of weather, and satisfaction warranted in every instance.  Chemicals and other materials constantly for sale at the lowest prices, and instruction given on moderate terms.  Rooms No. 6 Howard Building.  Entrance No. 137 Westminster street.  William S. Johnson.

The second advertisement appeared  on March 23, 1850 in the General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island).  Beautiful Daguerreotypes.  Wm. S. Johnson would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally that he is now established at his rooms, No. 6 Howard Building, (entrance 137 Westminster-st.) and is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes in a manner unsurpassed by any.

Pictures taken at this Gallery may be known by the brilliancy, perfect and life-like expression of the eyes; their superior tone and general distinctness of the whole form.

The attention of parents in particular is also invited to his Quick Working Instruments, which, with his superior light enables him to take pictures almost instantaneously; thereby effectually removing all difficulty in taking infants.  Miniatures taken at this Gallery are warranted to bear exposure to the light, and never to fade or change in the least.  Pictures of all sizes taken in any kind of weather, and satisfaction warranted in every instance.  Chemicals and other materials for sale, and instruction given on moderate terms. 

The third advertisement appeared on July 2, 1850 in the Providence Journal (Providence, Rhode Island).  Superior Skylight Daguerreotypes.  S. W. Hartshorn, Agent, and Wm. S. Johnson have associated themselves together in business and respectfully inform their friends and the public generally that the are prepared to take Daguerreotype likenesses in a style not executed by any.

Having the largest rooms, the most extensive apparatus and long experience, with an improved skylight, they are confident that for beauty of finish, distinctness of impression, superior tone, and life-like expression of the eyes, their pictures will compare favorably with any taken elsewhere.

Pictures of all sizes and warranted not to fade taken without regard to weather.  Instruction given and apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.  The Rooms are at No. 25 Westminster st. up stairs, open all hours of the day, and ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

N. B. A superior instrument that operates in from one to ten seconds is used for children and others who desire it.  a29.

William S. Johnson is not recorded in other photographic directories.

John H. Johnson

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

C.1852-1859   349 Broadway, New York, New York.

1859                156 Bowery, New York, New York.

John H. Johnson was recorded in five advertisements, the first in the New York Daily Tribune  (New York, New York) followed by four in The New York Herald (New York, New York).

…Daguerreian Operating Rooms.  These are superintended by Mr. Gurney in person, assisted by Messrs. Hays, and Johnson, all of whom are proficient artists.  Mr. Gurney attends to the delicate coloring and finishing of the Pictures, which have been so successful in carrying off prizes; they will also be found superior in clearness, correctness, and beauty of finish to those of any other establishment…

The second appeared on February 9, 1859.  To Daguerreotypist.—Parties Having a lease of a daguerreotype gallery on Broadway, between Canal and Bleecker street, and wishing to let the same, unfurnished, will apply to J. H. Johnson, 349 Broadway, up stairs.

The third advertisement appeared on October 9, 1859. Draw The Conclusion.–$5,000 Rent For A First class gallery in Broadway; $800 for the same class gallery in the Bowery; go, then, to the Bowery Photographic Palace of Art, 156 Bowery, four doors from Broome street, for your pictures. Photographs $1 and upwards. Daguerreotypes and ambrotypes, 50 cents and upwards. This is the most extensive and best fitted up gallery on Bowery. Gillies & Johnson, proprietors. N. B.–Mr. Johnson has served at Gurney’s gallery as operator for eight years.

The fourth appeared on November 6, 1859.  Holyday Gifts.—Go To The Bowery Photographic Palace of Art, 156 Bowery, for your pictures, Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes at 50 cents [and] upwards.  This is the largest and best fitted up gallery on the Bowery.  Gillies & Johnson.  N. B.—Mr. Johnson has served at Gurney’s gallery as operator for eight years.

The fifth advertisement appeared on November 16, 1859.  Holiday Gifts.—Get Your Pictures Taken At 156 Bowery.—Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes at 50 cents and upwards.  Gillies & Johnson.  N. B.—Mr. Johnson has served at Gurney’s gallery as operator for eight years.

John H. Johnson was recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1860 at 156 Bowery in the partnership of Johnson & Bjerg.

J. H. Johnson

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1855-1856       Rooms over J. B.H. Campbell’s Drug Store, Cumberland, Maryland.

1856                Rooms Opposite the Post Office, in the New Block, Cumberland, Maryland.

J. H. Johnson was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on January 10, 1856 in the Cumberland Telegraph and Maryland Mining Register (Cumberland, Maryland).  Beautiful Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.  The undersigned having purchased a full assortment of the finest material, is now prepared to take likenesses in the highest style of the art, beautiful as nature and perfectly life-like.

Having recently removed from the Rooms over J. B. H. Campbell’s Drug Store, to the splendid Sky-Light Daguerrean Rooms, fitted up expressly for him in the new block of buildings immediately opposite the Post Office, where he respectfully invites all who desire cheap and handsome likenesses of themselves or friends, to call and see him.

Ambrotypes a great improvement upon the Daguerreotype, being more soft and beautiful are now taken by the subscriber upon reasonable terms.—Call and examine them.  J. H. Johnson.

J. H. Johnson is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Only one issue was available to reference.

Daniel B. Johnson

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Address Unknown, Utica, New York,

Daniel B. Johnson was recorded in one announcement that appeared on March 31, 1851 in the  Springfield Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts).  The Daguerrian Gallery of D. B. Johnson, in Utica, was burnt last Friday.  The store and offices underneath were considerably injured.—During the fire, the jewelry store of H. S. Bradley was entered by burglars , and robbed of $500 worth of goods.

Daniel B. Johnson is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry at 162 Genesee Street.

Mrs. S. R. P. John

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1852                Old Post Office Building, Galveston, Texas.

Mrs. S. R. P. John was recorded in one advertisement on March 22; May 10; and June 24, 1852 in the Semi-Weekly Journal (Galveston, Texas).  Daguerrian Establishment.  Old Post Office Building, Post Office Street, Galveston.  Mrs. S. R. P. John has fitted up the Post Office Building in a handsome style, and having a superior arrangement of light, as well also as every other facility, she will be able to furnish Daguerreotype Likenesses equal in finish accuracy and effect to any other establishment in the South.  Mrs. John availed herself of the aid of Mr. Bickel an experienced artist, and feels confident of giving entire satisfaction to all who patronize her enterprise.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and judge for themselves. [mar1. Mrs. S. R. P. John is not recorded in other photographic directories.

H. C. Jewell

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1856-1857       West Platt Street, Maquoketa, Iowa.

H. C. Jewell was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on July 28, 1857 in the Weekly Maquoketa Excelsior (Maquoketa, Iowa).  Something New!  The Melainotype.  The Beautiful Picture Is Now Taken by me, having permanently located in Maquoketa for the purpose of taking Likenesses of all kinds, to wit:  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Ambrographs, Sphereotypes, Parchment Photographs, &c.

I would call the attention of the people of this section of country to the Melainotype, or Iron Picture, which is unsurpassed for brilliancy of tone and finish.  They can be sent to England or any part of the world, at the same rates as double letters without being defaced.  I would also say that I will take pictures Ten Percent Cheaper that they can be bought for in Maquoketa or Jackson county.  Having worked at the business in the East, I feel confident that I can suit all who may favor me with a call.

H. C. Jewell hereby returns his thanks to the numerous friends who have so generously favored him with their patronage, and solicits a continuance of favor, especially as he feels confident of being much better able to give satisfaction in future, having within a few days received a large and elegant assortment of the latest and most beautiful cases, both common and fancy, by means of which all wants and taste may be gratified at prices which  cannot fail to please.  He would further say, that miniatures will be inserted in Pins, Rings and Lockets, on the shortest notice.

Rooms one door west of Jonas Clark’s Banking House, West Platt Street.  H. C. Jewell.  n17.

H. C. Jewell is recorded in Pioneer Photographers From The Mississippi To The Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865 as being active in Maquoketa, Iowa in 1860.  The date at the end of the advertisement indicates that it first appeared on November 17, [1856].

Richard T. Jennings

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Rooms over the Court House, Washington, Arkansas.

Richard T. Jennings was recorded in one advertisement that ran from July 2 to August 6, 1851 in the Washington Telegraph (Washington, Arkansas).  Daguerreotype.  Richard T. Jennings offers his services to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity as a Daguerreotypist, with a first quality American Instrument, at the following low charges—For a quarter plate, $4.50; for a medium, $3.  Lockets, Rings, Bracelets and Shawl Pins. Fitted from $3 to $5.  His rooms are over the Court House, where he would be glad to see his friends and the public generally from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. each day for the next two weeks.

Richard T. Jennings is recorded in Pioneer Photographers From The Mississippi To The Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865.

George B. C. Ingraham

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                144 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

George B. C. Ingraham appeared in two advertisements the first advertisement ran from May 1 to June 19, 1851in the Christian Mirror (Portland, Maine).  Notice.  The Subscriber, having leased and fitted up the rooms at the well-known stand, 144 Middle St., Portland, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotypes, invite his friends to call on him and to favor him with a share of their patronage, hoping to give them perfect satisfaction.  Geo. B. C. Ingraham.

The second advertisement ran from June 5 to August 5, 1851 in the Portland Daily Advertiser  (Portland, Maine).  Daguerreotype.  The Old Stand, (144 Middle Street,) Has been leased and refitted in a superior manner, by the subscriber, for this business.

His Rooms are easy of access from the street, being at the head of the first flight of Stairs, 144 Middle Street, over J. D. Kidder’s Store.

Miniatures Taken in any weather.

Prices, 75 cents and upwards.  Please call and look at my specimens.  George B. C. Ingraham.

George B. C. Ingraham is not recorded in other photographic directories.