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Yearout & Richardson

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1854                303 Broadway, New York, New York.

Yearout & Richardson (John T. Yearout & V. L. Richardson) were recorded in one advertisement in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on May 28, 1854.  Daguerreotypes—The Daguerrean Rooms, formerly occupied by Dobyns, Richardson & Co., 303 Broadway, corner of Duane street, are reopened and ready for the reception of visitors.  V. L. Richardson operator.  Yearout & Richardson.

Yearout & Richardson are both recorded in other photographic directories, but the advertisement confirms V. L. Richardson as the operator and helps estimates the end dates of the partnership of Dobyns, Richardson & Co. partnership.

Yearout & Lipman

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , , , , , , , , ,

1851-1852       Water Street, over the Insurance Office, Evansville, Indiana.

Yearout & Lipman (John T. Yearout & Lewis S. Lipman) were recorded in one advertisement that ran from November 8, 1851 to June 15, 1852in The Evansville Daily Journal.  (Evansville, Indiana).  Dobyns & Co.’s Daguerreotype Galleries.

No. 489 Main Street, Louisville, Ky.

No. 1 Fowlke’s Row, Memphis, Tenn.

Nos. 6 & 23 Camp Street, New Orleans.

Corner 4th and Chestnut sts, St. Louis, Mo.

J. T. Yearout & L. S. Lipman, of the above firm would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Evansville and the public generally, that they have taken Rooms on Water st., over Insurance office, and that they are permanently located at Evansville, in the Daguerrean Rooms formerly occupied by Gove & Widney, where one of them may be found at all hours of the day, ready and prepared to take Likenesses of all sizes and descriptions, to exhibit specimens of their work, sell stock, give instruction in the art and wait upon all who may favor them with a call.

N. B.—All work done by them will be warranted to give perfect satisfaction or no charge made.

Constantly on hand a full supply of Daguerreotype Stock for sale.

The above rooms are now furnished and open.  All are invited to call and examine for themselves.  While Thomas Jefferson Dobyns; John T. Yearout & Lewis S. Lipman are all recorded in other directories this entry provides additional information previously unrecorded.

Mr. Yarnall

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Rooms at the Eastern end of the Market House, Charles Town, Virginia.

Mr. Yarnall was recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in the Spirit of Jefferson  (Charles Town, Virginia).  The announcement appeared on November 12, 1850.  Now Is The Time.  Mr. Yarnall, a Daguerrian Artist of the first-water, has opened a room in our town, Eastern end of the Market-house, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses, in a manner that we have never before seen excelled.  We have had the pleasure of seeing several specimens of his skill, and the resemblance is “true to nature.”  He will take family groups or single likenesses, as may be preferred.  See advertisement in another column.

The announcement appeared on November 12, 1850.  Secure the Shadow ere the Substance Fade!  Yarnall, Daguerrean Artist, Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Charlestown, that he has taken the Room adjoining the Free Press Office for a short time, where he is now prepared to take Miniatures, in the latest and best style that the Art can produce; and neatly set them in Cases, Lockets, Pins or Frames.

Daguerreotypes, Paintings or landscapes, correctly copied.

Likenesses of Sick or Deceased Persons, taken at short notice.

Those wishing Pictures will please call soon, as his stay will be short.  He promises as good Pictures as can be taken in any of the Eastern Cities.

Visitors received all hours of the day.  Hours of sitting, from 9 A. M. until 2 P. M.  Mrs. Y. will be present during the visits of the Ladies to render assistance.  Dark Drapery is always preferable, except for children.

Instructions given in all the recent improvements of the Art, and Apparatus furnished on good terms.                          

Mr. Yarnall is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Note on the newspaper the previous issues available to me was issued on July 2, and the next available in 1850 was issued on December 24. 

Dr. Yarnall

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                Old Methodist Church, Glasgow, Missouri.

Dr. Yarnall was recorded in two announcements in the Glasgow Weekly Times (Glasgow, Missouri).  The first appeared on April 6, 1854.  Daguerreotypes.  Dr. Yarnall will leave in a few days.  Those desiring elegant likenesses would do well to call immediately.  Rooms at the Old Methodist Church, where a fine collection of specimens can be seen.

The second appeared on April 13, 1854.  Daguerreotypes.—Dr. Yarnall is still at the old Methodist Church, where those who have not been served, can secure beautiful and correct likenesses of themselves or fiends.  He has one of the finest instruments we have ever seen, and his work is the best evidence as to his capacity to use it.

Dr. Yarnall is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Glasgow, Missouri.  In tomorrow’s post Mr. Yarnall is recorded in Charles Town, Virginia.

Listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry is a Charles Yarnall active in 1858-1860 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and William Yarnall from Newark, Ohio who was issued a patent No. 9,511 in 1852 for “chromo-photographic painting” or “prismatic daguerreotype process”.

S. Webster Wyman

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, , , ,

1858                Kelley’s Block, opposite the Central House, Woburn, Massachusetts.

1860                Address Unknown, Woburn, Massachusetts.[1]

1865                Address Unknown, Woburn, Massachusetts.[1]

1867                Main Street, Woburn, Massachusetts.[1]

1868                Kelley’s Building, Woburn, Massachusetts.[1]

1869                Address Unknown, Woburn, Massachusetts.[1]

S. Webster Wyman was recorded in two advertisements.  The first advertisement was recorded in the Middlesex Journal (Woburn, Massachusetts) on March 20, 1858.  Wyman’s Ambrotype, Melainotype And Daguerreotype Rooms, Kelly’s Block, Woburn.

Particular attention given to copying pictures.  Woburn, March 5, 1858.

The second advertisement was recorded in theWoburn Budget (Woburn, Massachusetts) on July 2, 1858.  Wyman’s Ambrotype Rooms, Kelley’s Block, opposite the Central House, Woburn.

Call and see specimens!  Rooms cool and airy.  Prices low, and satisfaction guaranteed in all cases.

Now Is The Time To Call!  S. Webster Wyman, Artist in Ambrotypes and Daguerreotype.  June 11.

S. Webster Wyman is recorded in other photographic directories from 1860-1869. 

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

Thomas W. Wright

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                Over William Hughes’ store, Evansville, Indiana.

Thomas W. Wright was recorded in one announcement that appeared on September 11, 1854 in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana).  Mr. Thos. W. Wright is taking some fine Daguerreotypes at his establishment over Wm. Hughes’ store.  Those who try his skill will find themselves pictured forth as natural as life, and the operation performed on the cheapest principles.  Give him a call.

Thomas W. Wright is not recorded in other photographic directories.

S. C. Wright

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Main Street, opposite the Republican Office, Geneseo, New York.

S. C. Wright was recorded in two advertisements in the Livingston Republican (Geneseo, New York).  The first advertisement ran on October 6 & 13, 1853.  S. C. Wright, Daguerreotypist—Rooms opposite the Republican Office, Main Street, Geneseo, N. Y.

Look in this paper for Advertisement.

The second advertisement ran from October 6 to November 10, 1853.  Sky-Light Daguerreotype Gallery.  New Arrangements.  S. C. Wright, (Of Syracuse,) Would Respectfully inform the citizens of Geneseo and vicinity, that he has purchased the entire interest and establishment of L. V. Griffin, where he will continue the business, and hopes by strict attention, to merit the liberal patronage hitherto bestowed and will ensure complete satisfaction to ……unreadable.

S. C. Wright is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Marcus Wright

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853-1854       South-West Corner of Fourth & Market Streets, St. Louis, Missouri.

1854                105 Market, St. Louis, Missouri.

Marcus Wright was recorded in the Illinois And Missouri State Directory for 1854-1855 (St. Louis, Missouri.)  and one advertisement which was recorded on May 4 and November 2 & 16, 1854 in the Central Christian Advocate (St. Louis, Missouri).  Daguerrean Gallery.  South-West Corner Of Fourth & Market streets, St. Louis, Mo.  Likenesses from $1 upwards.

Mr. M. Wright has the honor of informing the citizens of St. Louis, and others, that his Daguerrean Gallery is open from 9 o’clock A. M., until sundown.

He uses the freedom of inviting ladies and gentlemen,. Who are not already acquainted with his skill as a Daguerreotype artist, to call at his gallery and examine his magnificent specimens of the Photographic art.  sept1.

Marcus Wright was recorded in Pioneer Photographers from the Mississippi to the Continental Divide.

Lorenzo Wright

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Main Street, J. B. Read’s Brick Block, Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Lorenzo Wright appeared in one announcement in the Business Directory (Pawtucket, Rhode Island) on April 30, 1853.  Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Persons who would like a good likeness of themselves, or friends would do well to call on L. Wright, In J. B. Read’s Brick Block, Main Street, Pawtucket, opposite the Post Office, where they can have them in as good style as at any other establishment.

Pictures taken by Mr. Wright, are warranted not to fade, and for life-like expression and clearness of tone, cannot be surpassed.  Having a Sky-Light of the very largest dimensions, the best of Instruments, and seven years experience, he feels confident that he can please all who may favor him with their patronage. 

Lorenzo Wright is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Pawtucket, Rhode Island in 1849 & 1855.

Wright & Brother

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1848                Rooms in the Tallmadge Block, Third Floor, Lancaster, Ohio.

Wright & Brother (M & F. M Wright) were recorded in one advertisement that ran from August 4 to 11, 1848 in The Lancaster Gazette(Lancaster, Ohio.)  Photographic Miniatures, Taken in the Most Approved Style by M. Wright & Brother.

We take this method of informing the inhabitants of Lancaster and vicinity that we have taken rooms in the third story of the Tallmadge Block, for the purpose of taking Likenesses, where we will remain for a few days only.

All are respectfully invited to call and examine our specimens.  M. & F. M. Wright.

Wright & Brother are not recorded in other photographic directories.