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L. S. Watkins

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                Rooms at the Jamaica Hotel, Jamaica, New York.

L. S. Watkins was recorded in one advertisement that ran from June 6 to 20, 1848 in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser (Jamaica, New York).  Daguerreotype Miniatures!  L. S. Watkins, respectfully announces to the citizens of Jamaica that he has taken rooms at the Jamaica Hotel, where he proposes to remain a short time, and is now prepared to take Colored Photographic Miniatures, after the latest improved Daguerrean Process.

Portraits taken by the above improved process, are possessed of a degree of truth and beauty, seldom, if ever, seen among the works of art.

Prices, from $1.00 to $3.00 according to size, style, etc. 

Impressions taken from Portraits and Engravings.                                        

L. S. Watkins is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Waters & Tilton

Engravers, Photographs, , , ,

1859                90 Fulton Street, New York, New York.

Waters & Tilton (Charles J. B. Waters.[1] &  Benjamin W. Tilton. [1] ) were recorded in five advertisements.   The first appeared in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on  February 5, 1859.  Great Improvement.  Photographing On Wood.  By Price’s Patent Process, And Wood Engraving.

Wood cuts of all manufactured articles, portraits, landscapes, medical illustrations, buildings, diagrams, envelopes, &c., more accurately executed and at less price than the old method.  Photographs taken in any part of the city.  Waters & Tilton, Photographers and engravers, No. 90 Fulton street, N. Y.

The second advertisement ran from February 16 to 21, 1859 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn, New York).  New Process—Photographing On Wood, By Price’s Patent Process. And Wood Engrating. sic. [Engraving]

Wood Cuts of all manufacturer articles, Carriages, Machinery, Book Illustrations, Portraits, Bill Heads, Envelopes, &c., with greater accuracy and less expense than by hand drawing. 

Photographs taken in any part of the city.  Waters & Tilton, Photographers And Engravers, 90 Fulton street, N. Y.

The third advertisement appeared on July 20, 1859 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  A Great Improvement In Wood Cut Illustrations.  Waters & Tilton, Engravers And Photographers On Wood, By Price’s Patent Process, 90 Fulton Street, New York, Photographing Directly On Wood Blocks And Engraving Therefrom.

The numerous advantages obtained by this process over the old method of hand drawing are perfected accuracy, [cheapness] and [despatch].

Wood cuts of all manufactured articles, portraits, landscapes, building, &c., taken from the originals or from pictures [illustrations].

The fourth advertisement appeared in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on  September 6, 1859.  Wood Engravings At Reduced Cost.—Photographing, by [Price’s] patent, directly on the block of wood, secures a true perspective and perfect outline, desirable in all engravings, but particularly in mechanical representations.  Pictures forwarded by mail magnified or reduced to the size desired with perfect accuracy, by the above process.  Envelopes designed and engraved in an artistic manner.  Waters & Tilton, Photographers on Wood and engravers, 90 Fulton street.

The fifth advertisement appeared in The Evening Post (New York, New York) on September 29, 1859.  Wood Engravings At Reduced Cost.  By our new process of photographing directly on the wood block (by Price’s patent) and engraving them from, a true perspective is the result, desirable in all kinds of engravings, but especially in mechanical representations.  Pictures forward by mail, can by this process be magnified or reduced with perfect accuracy.

Tinted Envelopes designed and engraved with artistic skill.  Waters & Tilton, Photographers On Wood And Engravers, No. 90 Fulton st., New York.

Waters & Tilton are not recorded in other photographic directories.

[1] First names and initials from The New-York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artist In America 1564-1860.

Waterman & Johnson

Ambrotypes, , ,

1856                82 South Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

Waterman & Johnson appeared 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.

Waterman & Johnson. — Very excellent ambrotypes, everything got up in the best order. Noticed no photographs on paper.

Waterman & Johnson are recorded in other photographic directories but are recorded here because of the first hand account of their 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. 

Joseph G. Warren

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                227½ Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Joseph G. Warren was recorded in an advertisements and announcement.  The advertisement ran from June 2 to August 8, 1853 in the Worcester Daily Spy (Worcester, Massachusetts).  J. G. Warren, Has Opened A New Daguerrean Room, No. 227½ Main street, Up one flight of Stairs, where he will be happy to wait upon his friends.  Opposite the Worcester House. Joseph G. Warren

the announcement appeared on September 2, 1853 in the Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts).  J. G. Warren Has Opened new Daguerrean Rooms up one flight of Stairs, He has spared no pains, or expense in fitting them up for the comfort and convenience of those who may favor him with a call.

No. 227½ Main street, Opposite Worcester House, Worcester June 3, 1853.

Joseph G. Warren is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Frederick H. Warner

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Stereoviews, , , , , ,

1856                Block’s Building, Camden, Arkansas.

1856-1857       Address Unknown, Camden, Arkansas.

1857                Address Unknown, Washington, Arkansas.

1857                Rooms in Odd Fellow’s Hall, Washington, Arkansas.

Frederick H. Warner was recorded in four advertisements in The Ouachita Herald (Camden, Arkansas) and one ad in the Washington Telegraph (Washington, Arkansas).  The first advertisement was recorded on May 22 & 26, 1856.  F. H. Warner Resident Ambrotypist & Daguerrean Artist, Camden, Ark.  Will open his rooms in July next, for the reception of Ladies and Gentlemen.

Ambrotypes, Sterescopes, and Daguerreotypes, will be taken in the best style.  His rooms will be open about two weeks—then closed until winter.  May 22, 1856.

The second advertisement appeared on May 22, 1856.  F. H. Warner Resident Daguerrean Artist, Camden, Will occasionally visit all the prominent towns in South Arkansas for the purpose of practicing his Art.  His rooms are in Block’s building, next door to Richmond’s corner, where he will be happy to wait on ladies and gentlemen who may favor him with a call.  Camden, Sept. 27, [1844].

The third advertisement appeared on October 2,  1856.  F. H. Warner Resident Ambrotypist & Daguerrean Artist, Camden, Ark.  Will open his rooms on the 1st December next, for the reception of Ladies and Gentlemen.

Ambrotypes, Sterescopes and Daguerreotypes will be taken in the best style.  His rooms will be open about two weeks—then closed until winter.  Sept. 11, 1856.

The fourth advertisement appeared on January 8 & 22, and March 5,1857.  F. H. Warner Artist, Has again opened his rooms in this place, where he is prepared to take Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, Spherotypes, Daguerreotypes &c., in the latest and most improved style.—Those wishing pictures will please call soon, as I expect to visit Washington in February.  Dec. 18, 1856.

The fifth advertisement appeared on November 25, 1857 in the Washington Telegraph (Washington, Arkansas).  Melainotypes and Ambrotypes.  F. W. Warner takes pleasure of informing the citizens of Washington and vicinity, that he is in their midst prepared to execute picture true to life.  All who wish to see themselves “as others see them,” would do well to call immediately, and secure their “shadow e’er the substance fades.”  An extra fine lot of Miniature Breastpins and Gold Lockets, &c.  Dark clothing best suited for a good picture.  He will remain in Washington but a short time positively.

Persons visiting Camden through the winter would do well to call at Warner’s large Sky Gallery. And examine his different style of pictures, which have no superior. 

Rooms in Odd Fellows’ Hall.  Washington, October 23, 1857.

Frederick H. Warner is recorded in Pioneer Photographers From The Mississippi To The Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865.  Note the dates at the end of each advertisement only a few issues were found of The Ouachita Herald and the Washington Telegraph.  In the second advertisement the date at the end is in brackets, because of the quality of the reproduction it’s a straight line, meaning it could only be a one or a four.  So it can’t be 1814 so it has to be 1844. Or it’s a typo, most likely 1854.  As newspapers and further research  become available hopefully his activity dates become clearer.

S. Ward

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1849                Address and Location Unknown, New York.

1850-1851    Address Unknown, Westfield, New York.[1]

1856                Room three doors west of the Post Office, Westfield, New York.

S. Ward was recorded in one announcement in the Jamestown Journal (Jamestown, New York) and one advertisement in the Westfield Republican (Westfield, New York).  The announcement appeared on September 28, 1849.  From the Fredonia Censor.  Annual Fair of the Chautauqua County Agricultural Society….Miscellaneous in-door articles…

Specimens of Daguerreotype likenesses…Battle & Hadley…1.00.

Specimens of Daguerreotype likenesses…S. Ward……………75.

Specimens of Daguerreotype likenesses…J. M. Petch…………50.

The advertisement ran from May 14 to September 3, 1856.  Daguerreotypes!!  Mr. S. Ward Is in town again where he will remain for two or three months for the purpose of taking pictures that will [please his customers or no sale.

Please give me a call and you shall not go away dissatisfied.  Room three doors west of the Post Office.

S. Ward is probably Sylvanus Ward who was recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry who was active in 1850-1851 in Westfield, Chautauqua County, New York. 

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Calvin Ward

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1850-1852       Opposite Court Square, Springfield, Massachusetts.

1852-1856       Business address not recorded, Springfield, Massachusetts.[1]

1853-1854       Goodrich Block, Springfield, Massachusetts.

1857-1858       Main, Opposite Court Square, Springfield, Massachusetts. [1]

1859-1865       Address Unknown, Springfield, Massachusetts. [1]

Calvin Ward was recorded in three advertisements and on announcement in the Springfield Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts).  The first advertisement ran from October 30, 1850 to February 4, 1851.  Pictures For One Dollar.  Ward’s Daguerrean Rooms may be found opposite Court Square, the same formerly occupied by Mr. White, in the same business.  He has the advantages of a good sky-light, with only one flight of stairs to rise; and will give you a good Picture, put up in a neat case, for One Dollar.  Call and see.

The second advertisement ran from February 24, 1851 to February 23, 1852.  Pictures For One Dollar.  The subscriber having erected a new and splendid Sky-Light, is now ready to wait upon customers, and will put up a beautiful picture in a neat case for one dollar.  Rooms opposite Court Square, over E. Bigelow’s drug store

The announcement appeared on April 9, 1851.  Mr. Ward takes excellent daguerreotypes in his new skylight rooms opposite Court Square.

The third advertisement ran from December 17 to December 31, 1852.  Ward’s Daguerrean Rooms, Over E. Bigelow’s Drug Store, opposite Court Square, where Types of all sizes are taken, put up in the very best manner, and warranted to give satisfaction.  Taken by sky light, and in all weather.  Prices from One Dollar up.

Calvin Ward is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Springfield, Massachusetts in A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900 he is recorded from 1852 to 1856 without a business address.  In the first ad the reference to Mr. White is probably Franklin or Luther who were active together in Springfield from 1847 -1849.  Both are listed as Daguerreotypist in the residence directory in 1851 without a business address.

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

J. Walmsby

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1855-1857       Opposite the Post Office, Evansville, Indiana.

J. Walmsby was mentioned in an advertisement that ran from October 20, 1855 to April 25, 1857 in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana).  Daguerreotypes Taken At The Sun Beam Opposite The Post Office.  Having made an entire change in my Mammoth Sky Light, by which I am enabled to take much finer pictures than heretofore, so that I am now prepared to take pictures of all sizes that will compare favorably with any taken in the West.

I have also associated with me for a short time Mr. J. Walmsby, who is an operator of many years experience, by which arrangement, one, or both of us, may always be found at the rooms, ready to take pictures.

Remember the place opposite the Post Office.

N. B.  We are also prepared to go out and take likenesses of corpses at short notice. W. W. Tileston.

J. Walmsby is not recorded in other photographic directories.

T. R. Walker

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1854                Rooms in Champion Block, Batavia, New York.

T. R. Walker was recorded in one advertisement that ran from June 13 to August 8, 1854 in The Spirit of the Times (Batavia, New York).  First Call!  Secure the Shadow ere the Substance fade.  T. R. Walker & Co., Would respectfully announce to the inhabitants of Batavia and vicinity, that having purchased the Apparatus, Stock and Material in the Daguerreotype Business, lately owned by C. A. Johnson, and also having taken the rooms recently occupied by him in the Champion Block, where 5000 Pictures have been made and sold in the last three years, they are now prepared to continue the business, and to execute Likenesses in a superior manner and in every style of the art.  Those wishing genuine pictures at a reasonable price will please give us a call, and we promise them entire satisfaction.

A good supply of Pins, Lockets, &c., kept constantly on hand.

Instruction given in the art, and apparatus furnished on the most reasonable terms. Business hours from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.

Pictures of Children taken only in fair weather, and between the hours of 10 A. M. and 2 P. M.  T. R. Walker & Co.  T. R. Walker, Artist.  Batavia, June 9, 1854.

T. R. Walker is not recorded in other photographic directories.