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E. B. Wixson

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1859                Pearl Street, Sioux City, Iowa.

E. B. Wixson is recorded in one advertisement on August 13, 1859 in the Dakota City Herald (Dakota City, Nebraska).  E. B. Wixson, Photographer. Rooms foot of Pearl street, in the building formerly occupied by Casady & Clark, Sioux City, ……..Iowa, Is prepared to take beautiful Likenesses in all kinds of weather, in the highest and most approved styles of the art.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, &c.  To suit customers.

Perfect Transfers taken or prepared Cloth, Paper, Patent leather, &c., suitable for sending by Mail.

Town Plats, Views, &c., Taken with the greatest nicety, and put up in cases, or transferred, as desired.  February 25, 1859.

E. B. Wixson is recorded in Pioneer Photographers From The Mississippi To The Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary1839-1865.

M. M. Wit

Ambrotypes, ,

1856                South-East Corner of Diagonal Street, Helena, Arkansas.

M. M. Wit was recorded in one advertisement that was recorded on May 22 & June 12, 1856 in the State Rights Democrat (Helena, Arkansas).  Something New!  Ambrotype Likenesses.  M. M. Witt presents his compliments to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Helena and vicinity, and would be pleased to furnish them with the most beautiful likenesses of themselves and friends.  The Ambrotype is rich in-tone, and more durable than the Daguerreotype, and unlike the Daguerreotype may be distinctly seen in any angle of light.  Call and see me, at my Room, on the South-east corner of Diagonal street.  May 15, 1856.

M. M. Witt is not recorded in other photographic directories.

D. H. Witt

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1848                Address Unknown, Fayette, Missouri.

D. H. Witt was recorded in one advertisement in the Glasgow Weekly Times (Glasgow, Missouri) on June 10, 1848.  Daguerreotype Apparatus For Sale.  A Camera, of good size and great power, together with a lot of stock, such as plates, chemicals, and fixtures will be sold cheap.  Apply to D. H. Witt, near Fayet.

D. H. Witt is not recorded in other photographic directories.  It is unknown if he was a daguerreotypist, an amateur, or a retailer.

O. Wise

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, , ,

1856-1857       Room On Main Street, One door North of the Masonic Hall, Helena, Arkansas.

O. Wise was recoded in one advertisement ran on December 20, 1856 & January 17 & 24, 1857 in the Southern Shield (Helena, Arkansas).  You Want One!  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, etc., taken in the highest style of the Art, by the undersigned, who respectfully solicit the patronage of the ladies and gentlemen of Helena and vicinity, and an examination of specimens of their skill, to be seen at their Rooms, on Main street, One door North of the Masonic Hall.  O. Wise & Co.

O. Wise is not recorded in other photographic directories.

William V. Winter

Photographs, ,

1856                140 South Second, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

William V. Winter was recorded in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York) on April 1, 1856.  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia. Winter. — Some of the specimens are good at a stretch — but speaking of the gallery in a general way, we should pass it by in silence.

William V. Winter is recorded in other photographic directories, but is included here because ot the first-hand account of his work.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers, 1839-1900 (Linda A. Ries & Jay W. Ruby) and Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added. 

M. L. Winter

Photographs, ,

1859                Address and Location Unknown.

M. L. Winter appeared in one advertisement on October 20, 1859 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  An Experienced Photographer Wishes An engagement.  Address M. L. Winter, Box 188 Herald office.

M. L. Winter is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Since the contact information is the Herald office it is possible that he did not reside in New York City.

Norman Wilson

Daguerreotypes, ,

1841                Howard’s Hotel, Room 32, Burlington, Vermont.

Norman Wilson was recorded in one advertisement that ran from November 26 to December 3, 1841. In the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont). Daguerreotype Miniatures.  The subscriber would inform the ladies and gentlemen of Burlington and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at Howards Hotel, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures.

Without troubling the citizens with a lengthy advertisement, he would simply say, that he can do the thing up right, in proof of which, specimens are to be seen at Howard’s, either in the sitting room, or at his room No. 32, and also at the American.

Instruction given in this beautiful art on reasonable and warranted as good as can be had at Boston or New York.  Persons interested are invited to call and see for themselves.  Norman Wilson.  Nov. 19, 1841

Norman Wilson is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. Wilson

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Rooms over S. E. Carey’s Store, Holly Springs, Mississippi.

Mr. Wilson appeared in one advertisement in the Holly Springs Gazette (Holly Springs, Mississippi) on February 10, 1853.  A Card.  Mr. Wilson, the Artist, now making a professional tour through the Southern States, will stop a short time in Holly Springs, and may be found at his rooms over S. E. Carey’s store, where he will be happy to receive calls and make portraits in his peculiar style.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and see specimens of portraiture.

“Secure the shadow ere the substance fade, of Children you love, and Parents you revere.”  Feb. 3.

Mr. Wilson is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. H. Wilson

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                Room at Duncan’s New Block, Upstairs, Joliet, Illinois.

J. H. Wilson was recorded in one announcement on July 25, 1848 in the Juliet Signal (Joliet, Illinois).  Daguerreotype Miniatures.—J. H. Wilson, Daguerreotypist, whose room is in Duncan’s new block, up-stairs, is prepared to take likenesses in a superior style.  We have examined some specimens of his work, and do not hesitate to pronounce them the most natural and beautiful of any we have seen, that have been taken in this place heretofore.—Those wishing their likenesses taken must call soon, as he will remain but a few days longer.

J. H. Wilson is not recorded in other photographic directories.