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J. Beals, Jr

Daguerreotypes, ,

1845                Address Unknown, Springfield, Massachusetts.

J. Beals, Jr. appeared in one announcement on October 14, 1845 in the Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts).  Hampden Co. Agricultural Fair.  List of entries at the Show, Oct. 8 and 9—concluded from yesterday.  Specimens Of Fine Arts.  Listed are

G. W. James,                           Springfield,                 12 Specimens Daguerreotype

Stock & Cooley,                     Springfield,                   6 Paintings and 4 Daguerreotypes

J. Beals, Jr.                              W. Springfield,             4 Daguerreotypes

G. W. James,                           Springfield,                   4 Daguerreotypes

J. T. Ames,                              Cabotville,                    2 Daguerreotypes

J. Beals, Jr. is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Beall

Ambrotypes, , ,

1859                Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio

Beall of the partnership of Stoltz & Beall was recorded in one advertisement that ran from August 25 to December 29, 1859 in the American Lancaster Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio). Attention!!  Stoltz & Beall’s Ambrotype Gallery, North Side of Main Street, 2 doors West of Beerys Grocery Store over Becks Store.

Rooms neatly fitted, large and commodious.  You will find us ever ready and willing to accommodate the public with good, cheap, and life-like pictures.  We flatter ourselves that we are able to please even the most fastidious.  To the public we tender our sincere thanks for their liberal Patronage and hope that it will not only continue, but that we may merit an increase.  Stoltz & Beall.                 

Beall is not listed in other photographic directories.

H. Baumgardner

Ambrotype Stock & Materials, Daguerreian Stock and Materials, , , ,

1856                Column Building, Wooster, Ohio.

H. Baumgardner appeared in two advertisements on September 4, 1856 in the Holmes County Republican (Millersburg, Ohio).  J. H. Baumgardner & Co., Wooster, O., Wholesale And Retail Dealers in Drugs, Books, Groceries, Daguerreotype & Ambrotype Stock, Wood And Willow Ware, Fancy Goods, and Everything else.  Also Book Binders, And Manufacturers of Melodeons, Gilt Frames, &c.  Wooster, Sept. 1, 1856.

The second advertisement also appeared on September 4, 1856.  Daguerreian & Ambrotype Materials—Including Instruments, Apparatus, Cases Chemicals, and everything used by Artists, will be found at the Column Building.  Our stock is as large as any in the State, and prices will average lower.—Orders are respectfully solicited, and satisfaction warranted.  Terms cash.  J. H. Baumgardner & Co.  Wooster, Sept. 1, 1856.

H. Baumgardner is not recorded in other photographic directories.

William Batt

Ambrotypes, ,

1859-1860       Markham Street, over the Post Office, Little Rock, Arkansas.

William Batt appeared in one advertisement on May 12, 1860 in the Arkansas True Democrat  (Little Rock, Arkansas).  Our Arkansas Gallery.—For a year or more we have been collecting pictures of places and prominent persons in Arkansas, and have succeeded in getting up quite a little gallery.  Among others, we are indebted to Mr. E. A. Hines, for an excellent likeness of Capt. Pike, and to Mr. Wm. Batt, the daguerrean artist for some views.  One is a view of the Woodruff building, another of the Ashley mansion in this city, and still another of the city of Napoleon in this State. 

Mr. Batt’s establishment is on Markham street, on the corner of the block above  the post-office, where he furnishes excellent ambrotypes for 25 and 50 cents.

William Batt is not recorded in other photographic directories.  According to the advertisement he was active in 1859, address and location unknow.

Mr. Bartholomew & Co.

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1857                Address Unknown, Westfield, New York.

Mr. Bartholomew & Co. appeared in one announcement in the Westfield Republican (Westfield, New York) on October 7, 1857.  Agricultural Society Report…Painting &c….

In the Daguerreotype Department, there were several exhibitions deserving of more than a Passing notice from your Committee, but as the scale of premiums have been limited, we are reluctantly compelled to contain ourselves to the following;

Best specimens of Daguerreotypes, called Melainotypes, to No. 162, O. Monroe, Dunkirk; 2d do. No. 158.

The committee would respectfully recommend a premium of the 2d class to. No. 316 G. R. Martin, being four Photographs in oil.

There were on exhibition three Ambrotypes without numbers from Messrs. Palmer,

Bartholomew & Co. Westfield, deserving much credit for their perfection and life-like expression of the specimens presented for inspection.

Mr. Bartholomew & Co. is not active in 1857 in other photographic directories.  J. L. Bartholomew is recorded in 1858-1859 in Auburn, New York.  The distance between Westfield and Auburn is 183 to 214 miles away using modern roads.  At this time it is unknown if they are the same person him.

E. T. Barry

Ambrotypes, , , , , ,

1856                Rooms in W. Dunn” Building, next to Post Office, Kingston, North Carolina.

1856                Rooms above E. Martin’s Store, Washington, North Carolina.

1857                Rooms in Union Hotel, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

1859                Over A. N. M’Donald’s Variety Store, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

1859                Front Street, Mozart Hall Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.

E. T. Barry was recorded in six advertisements five different newspapers.  The first advertisement appeared in the American Advocate (Kingston, North Carolina) on August 21, 1856.  Ambrotypes.  The undersigned respectfully informs the citizens of Kingston and vicinity, that he has taken rooms in the new building of W. Dunn, next door to the Post Office, for the purpose of taking Ambrotype likenesses.  The ambrotype is an imperishable picture taken upon glass by a new process, which for correctness of delineation and beauty of tone cannot be excelled.

Persons desiring likenesses will please give me an early call as my stay here is limited.  E. T. Barry.

The second advertisement appeared in the North Carolina Times (Washington, North Carolina) on October 8, 1856.  Ambrotyping.  The undersigned respectfully informs the citizens of Washington and vicinity, that he has taken rooms over E. Martin’s Store, where he is prepared to execute Ambrotypes in the most perfect manner.  The Ambrotype is taken on glass by an entirely new process, which for beauty and durability has given it precedence over all other pictures in the photographic art.

Ambrotyping is not affected by dampness, consequently pictures can be taken in rainy, as well as in fair weather.  Pictures correctly copied.  The public are requested to give hime a call and examine his specimens.

Instructions given in the art and apparatus furnished.  E. T. Barry.

The third advertisement appeared in The Chapel Hill Weekly Gazette (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) on May 9, 1857. Still A New Style.—Improvements in the Photographic art are still being made almost daily, until we fear the next thing will be to produce living and moving pictures.

We were shown the other day, my Mr. E. T. Barry Ambrotypist, who has a gallery now open at the “Union Hotel” in this place, the last ne kink, called “statuary” pictures, which consists of a picture so taken as to show the bust in relief—looks as if you can see behind it, and in fact actually appears to stand out from the glass.  Give this gentleman a call, and examine his specimens, as he expects to remain here but a short time.  See notice in another column.

The fourth advertisement ran from May 9 to June 6, 1857 in The Chapel Hill Weekly Gazette  (Chapel Hill, North Carolina).  Ambrotypes, By E. T. Barry.  Who would respectfully inform the citizens of Chapel Hill and vicinity, that he has taken rooms in the Union Hotel, where he will be prepared to execute ambrotypes in the most perfect manner, until the 25th inst.  His Statuary Pictures, the latest improvement in the art, are superior to anything heretofore seen.  The public are invited to call and examine his specimens.  Pictures taken in all weather.  May 7th, 1857.

The fifth advertisement ran from February 19 to May 7, 1859 in the North-Carolinian  (Fayetteville, North Carolina).  Ambrotypes!  Barry’s Gallery Over A. N. M’Donald’s Variety Store.  Likenesses taken of all sizes, singly or in groups.

From long experience in the Art, our pictures are not excelled by those of any operator in the country.  Give us a call, examine our specimens, and judge for yourselves.  Who would be without the likeness of those they love? 

Barry is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Fayetteville, North Carolina.  It is very possible that this is E. T. Barry.                         

The sixth advertisement ran from July 1 to December 29, 1859 in the Wilmington Journal  (Wilmington, North Carolina).  $40.  The $40 Double Lock Stich Family Sewing Machine.  Now on Exhibition at Barry’s Daguerreotype Gallery, Mozart Hall…

E. T. Barry is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry and in Photographers in North Carolina The First Century, 1842-1941. The new information is that he was active in Fayetteville & Wilmington in 1859.

George Washington Barr

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Stereoviews, , , ,

1850-1855       Second & Walnut Streets, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.[1]

Third Annual Report Of The Transactions Of The Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society For The Year 1855.  (Fair held on September 25-28, 1855).[2]  Premiums Awarded…No. 35—Miscellaneous Articles And Fine Arts.

To Washington Barr, of Harrisburg, for a collection of daguerreotypes, photographs and stereoscope,……………………………….Silver Medal.

To. A. C. Smith, of Harrisburg, for a case of daguerreotypes and two frames of Daguerreotypes, ……………………………………………..Diploma.

To W. Barr, of Harrisburg, for a large collection of daguerreotype cases,……Diploma.

George Washington Barr is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as Barr, W. (D. W.) and he goes on to identify him as Dr. W. Barr active in Harrisburg, Pa. from 1850-1852.  Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900 by Ries & Ruby list Barr, George Washington active in Harrisburg from 1850-1855.

[1] Full name, activity dates and address from Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900 by Ries & Ruby.

[2] Information from Information from Richard Jeffries.

George F. Barney

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1843                86½ Main Street, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

George F. Barney was recorded in one announcement and four advertisements in the Nantucket Inquirer (Nantucket, Massachusetts).  The announcement appeared on October 28.  Daguerreotype Likenesses.  It is well known to our readers that for some months past Mr. Chase has been very successful in taking correct likenesses by the Daguerreotype process.  Mr. C.  having imperative engagements elsewhere, disposed of his apparatus to Mr. George F. Barney, a citizen of this town and a genuine Nantucketer.  Mr. Barney by diligent and close application, obtained of his predecessor all the information necessary to obtain correct likenesses, and we are glad to say that he has, thus far, been well encouraged, and given entire satisfaction to those who have patronized him.  We have examined many of the likenesses taken by Mr. B., and we consider them equal, in every respect, to any that we have ever seen.  Call and give him a trial; if he does not give perfect satisfaction, you are not obliged to take the picture.  Encourage and cherish “Home Industry,” is sound policy.—See advertisement.

The first advertisement was recorded on October 28, 1843.  Miniatures taken by Daguerreotype, The subscriber, having purchased the Daguerreotype apparatus of Mr. H. S. Chase, and obtained of him the required knowledge for carrying on the same, is prepared to take Likenesses by this process which he will warrant to give entire satisfaction.

Single picture in case or frame           $2,50

Two persons in one picture                $3,50

Miniatures taken in cloudy or rainy weather as well as fair.

Rooms no. 86½  Main street, where specimens may be examined.  o25—3t.  George F. Barney.

The second advertisement was recorded on November 4, 1843.  Daguerreotype Miniatures!  Persons wishing a correct likeness of themselves, are respectfully invited to call at the Daguerreotype rooms, 86½  Main st. where they will be accommodated at short notice, and in a style warranted to suit.

Single pictures in Case or Frame        $2.50

Two persons in one picture                $3.50

Gold plated Miniature Lockets for sale.  George F. Barney

The third advertisement ran on November 25, 1843.  Photographic Miniatures Taken At Eighty-six and a half, Main street, For Three Weeks Longer.  George F. Barney, intending to leave the Island, would respectfully invite all those who wish correct Likenesses of themselves to call and embrace the present opportunity.  All pictures warranted to suit or no charge made.

Single picture in Case or Frame         $2.50

Two persons in one picture                $3.50                                                  

The fourth advertisement ran from December 16 to December 20, 1843.  Photographic Miniatures Taken At Eighty-six and a half, Main street, For Two Weeks Longer.  George F. Barney, intending to leave the Island, would respectfully invite all those who wish correct Likenesses of themselves to call and embrace the present opportunity.  All pictures warranted to suit or no charge made.

Single picture in Case or Frame         $2.50

Two persons in one picture                $3.50                                                  

George F. Barney is not recorded in other photographic directories.

C. Barnes & Brother

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                Eagle Hotel, Macon, Mississippi.

C. Barnes & Brother (C. Barnes & W. Barnes) was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on November 18, 1858 in the Noxubee Rifle (Macon, Mississippi).  Daguerreotype Art—Improved.  Perfect Likenesses Of Children Or Adults, By C. Barnes & Brother.  We would say to our friends of Macon and surrounding country, that we have neatly furnished a room in the Eagle Hotel (up stairs) for the purpose giving those wishing perfect likenesses of themselves or friends an opportunity of obtaining them.  The new improvement will enable us to take perfect likenesses of Children of any age.  Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens. They would do well to call soon as our stay will be short.  C. & W. Barnes.

C. Barnes & Brother is not recorded in other photographic directories.  It is possible that this is Chauncy Barnes who was active in Mobile, Alabama.  Frances Osborn Robb writes in Shot In Alabama A History of Photography 1839-1941 And A List Of Photographers, thatChauncey Barnes was William Worthy Barnes brother.

A. S. Barber

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1857                Rooms over H. D. Pratt’s Shoe Store, Penn-Yan, New York.

A. S. Barber was recorded in one announcement and two advertisements.  The announcement appeared on August 27, 1857 in the Yates County Chronicle (Penn Yan, New York).  Solar Pictures.—Mr. A. L. Barber, a very worthy young gentleman from Geneva has purchased the Daguerrean Rooms of Mr. B. S. Wilson, and put himself in readiness to take pictures painted by the sun, and perfect as life.  Mr. Barber is a man of enterprise and worth, and will commend himself to the good will of the public.

The first advertisement ran from August 27 to November 19, 1857 in the Yates County Chronicle (Penn Yan, New York).  New Daguerrean Gallery!   Mr. A. S. Barber, from Geneva, having purchased the Daguerrean Gallery of B. S. Wilson, Next door to the bookstore of James [Boras], invites the patronage of the of Penn Yan, and the Country around, and hopes, by [exceeding] in work, to merit a full share of business.  He has a splendid Sky Light, and all the most approved fixtures, for taking pictures of the best [description], and may be found in him rooms during all [reasonable] hours, prepared to do his best to give satisfaction to his customers.  Call on him and give him a trial.

The second advertisement ran on November 11 & 18, 1857 in the Penn Yan Democrat (Penn-Yan, New York).  Barber’s Mammoth Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery.  Good Pictures taken or “no Pay.”  Rooms opposite the Yates County Bank, and directly over the Shoe Store of H. D. Pratt, where I am prepared with all the necessary fixtures, together with a most excellent Sky-Light (better cannot be had) to take Pictures Of All Kinds, “Rain or Shine.”  I am satisfied that I can produce Pictures of such an Expression, Tone and Finish as will please the purchaser, otherwise “No Pay.”

A few hints:  Dark Clothes Take Best.  The Hair Should Be Free From Oil Or Moisture.  Children’s Likenesses taken in from 2 to 4 seconds between the hours of 11 A. M. and 2 P. M.

Instructions given in all its branches on very reasonable terms.  Lockets, Pins and Rings Filled, Copying Transfer Pictures &c., &c., taken at the above Gallery.                                                    

A. S. Barber is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Penn-Yan, New York.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list A. S. Barber in Adrian, Michigan in 1860.  David V. Tinder’s on-line Directory of Early Michigan Photographers records Barber being active in Adrian from 1859-1865.  It is unknow at this time if they are the same person.