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Thomas Waite

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1857                Address Unknown, Pamelia, New York.

Thomas Waite was recorded in one announcement that appeared on October 1, 1857 in The New York Reformer (Watertown, New York).  Jefferson County Agricultural Society.  Premiums Awarded…Pictures…

Best Specimens Daguerreotypes, Hart & Hose, Watertown, Dip. $1.00.

2d Best Specimens Daguerreotypes, Thos. Waite, Pamelia, book.

Best Specimens Photographs, Hart & Hose, Watertown, Dip. & $1.00.

2d Best Specimens Photographs, G. S. Rugg, Watertown, book.

Miss Alice Smith, Watertown, recommended, $3.00.

Hart & Hose, Watertown, recommended, $2.00

Those recommend a discretionary premium of $3.00 to No. 207 for best Ambrotypes, also one of $2.00 to No. 65 for 2d best Ambrotypes.

The committee would recommend that, at the next annual exhibition there be one premium for the best ambrotypes and one for the 2d best, and also a premium for the best ambrotype views.  A large portion of the pictures exhibited were of this character, and as they form a very interesting part of the exhibition the committee have recommended premiums to be given, and that greater inducement be offered by the society hereafter for the exhibition of specimens of art.  E. Q. Sewall, T. C. Chittenden, Jr., E. H. Smith, Judges.

Thomas Waite is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Von Sneidenburgh

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1855                289 Broadway, New York, New York.

Von Sneidenburgh was recorded in one advertisement on May 3, 1855 in The New York Herald  (New York, New York).  New York Picture Company.—Daguerreotypes, 25 and 50 cents; photographs, $1 to $5.—A club of twenty artists employed taking 600 daily, by a principle of economy, system, and speed.  Professors O’Neil and Von Sneidenburgh, of Ireland and Germany, engaged by this company, 289 Broadway.

Von Sneidenburgh is not recorded in other photographic directories.  The 289 Broadway address is Silas A. Holmes gallery, he has been known to advertise that he employs twenty to twenty-five artist, and that he takes hundreds of images daily.

Voigtlander

Magic Views, ,

1849                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

Voigtlander appeared in one announcement on May 21, 1849 in the New York Daily Tribune  (New York, New York).  Voigtlander’s Magic Views.—A large and really brilliant audience, containing some three hundred ladies and children, visited the exhibition of these splendid views on Saturday evening, and were enthusiastic in the expression of their delight. The changes of one picture into another, and the life-like truth and breath of atmospheric effects of these views cannot be believed until they are seen.  The superb series of Astronomical Views, Chromatropes, Kaleidscope, &c. &c. are gorgeous and beautiful in the extreme. 

Voigtlander is not recorded in other photographic directories.  It is unknown if Voiglander was a daguerreotypist, but the similarities with John Adams Whipple in Boston and his magic lantern show will need further examination.

A. P. Vlasto

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1856                423 Broadway, New York, New York.

A. P. Vlasto was recorded in one advertisement and one announcement.  The advertisement appeared in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on March 30, 1856.  Vlasto’s Photograph, Ambrotype and Daguerreotype gallery, 423 Broadway, three doors above Canal street.—Pictures of the finest class taken in every style.  Prices moderate.  The public are respectfully invited to examine the specimens of superior photographs, &c.  A. P. Vlasto.

The announcement appeared on June 26, 1856 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  An Artist Taking Poison.—Mr. A. P. Vlasto, a daguerreian artist doing business at No. 423 Broadway, was on Wednesday morning found lying on the floor of his gallery, insensible and quite stupid, as supposed from the effects of a dose of poison which, doubtless, he had purchased and taken the evening previous.  When the discovery was made, a physician was called in at once and applied the usual remedies in such cases, but there are scarcely any hopes of recovery.  The cause which induced Mr. Vlasto to take the poison was not ascertained; but if death ensues further particulars respecting the matter will be learned.  He it is said, had no pecuniary embarrassments.

A.P. Vlasto is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. Vinal

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1848                Address Unknown, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Mr. Vinal appeared in one announcement on March 23, 1848 in the Boston Daily Evening Transcript (Boston, Massachusetts).  Elopement.  A Mr. Vinal eloped last week, with a young female from Worcester.  He had only been in town a week, and was engaged as a daguerreotypist.  The parties went to Norwich.  Vinal sent back word to Worcester, for a bundle which he left behind.  This led to his discovery.  On opening the bundle a letter was found from his wife.  Officers went in pursuit of the parties, and they were brought back to Worcester, and Vinal has been put in jail.

Mr. Vinal is not recorded in other photographic directories; it is possible that this is G. Vinall who was active in Salem, Massachusetts with Samuel Masury in 1847.

L. M. Verbois

Ambrotypes, , ,

1857                Address Unknown, Thibodaux, Louisiana.

1857                Address Unknown, Grosse Tete, Louisiana.

L. M. Verbois was recorded in two announcements and one advertisement in the Southern Sentinel (Plaquemine, Louisiana).  The first announcement appeared on May 9, 1857.  Ambrotypes.  If it is not already publicly known, it will be in a few days, that Capt. Verbois, having made himself thoroughly acquainted with the art of Ambrotyping, under the tuition of that celebrated artist, Mr. Chas. Wilson, will commence the practice of his artr forthwith on the opposite side of the river.  His specimens that we have seen are in no way inferior to those of his tutor, and we feel sure that he can give the highest satisfaction.  The Thibodaux Minerva thus speaks of the captain:

We have concluded to pay our distresses to Capt. Greenwood, better known to his numerous friends from New Orleans to Bayou Sara, as le Capitaine Verbois, the Professor’s (Wilson) student and worthy assistant in his beautiful art.  The Captain has now been a student of the Professor for over four months, and some of his essays at counterfeiting the human face are equal if not superior, in some instances, to those of the Professor himself.—In fact, in due course of time we have no hesitancy in believing that the Captain will be as proficient in picture taking as he is, or has been, in commanding a steamboat.  This is our opinion, and we wish it circulated among his numerous country friends in the river parishes, where he intends to pursue his calling at the end of his present stay in Thibodaux.

The second announcement appeared on August 1, 1857.  Ambrotypes.—Those of our friends on the Bayou Grosse Tete, who would be glad to have an excellent Ambrotype portrait of themselves or family, will be pleased to learn, by his card, that Capt. Verbois is about to visit their section, as we can recommend him as a first rate artist.

The advertisement ran from August 1 to 22, 1857.  To the People of Grosse Tete.  Ambrotypes.—The undersign respectfully informs the citizens of Grosse Tete that he designs visiting that section the coming week.  He guarantees that his Pictures shall be faithful likenesses and taken in the highest order of the art—surpassed by none.  Lose not the present opportunity.  L. M. Verbois.

L. M. Verbois is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Veeter

Photographs, Stereoviews, , ,

1857                Garrett’s Building, Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Veeter (of the firm Krone & Veeter) were recorded in two advertisements and one announcement.  The first advertisement ran from March 31 to June 2, 1857 in The True Democrat (Little Rock, Arkansas).  Heliography.  Photography and Stereoskop Gallery.  The undersigned Artists, respectfully inform the ladies and Gentlemen, and the public generally that they have opened a Photographical Gallery in Little Rock, and are now prepared to take Likenesses from 9 o’clock A. M. til 4 o’clock P. M.

All persons wishing to have a likeness taken are requested to call and examine our Specimens.

As this branch of Photography is entirely new, we flatter ourselves that it will please every one.

Ladies are requested to be attired in Dark dresses.

Persons wishing to learn this profitable Art may call on Krone & Veeter, Artists, Garrett’s Building, Markham street.

The announcement appeared on April 4, 1857 in the Weekly Arkansas Gazette (Little Rock, Arkansas).  Messrs. Krone & Veeter, have taken rooms in Mr. Garrett’s house, and opened a Stereoskop Gallery, where they are ready to take pictures in a new and improved style of art.  See advertisement.

The second advertisement ran from April 4 to October 10, 1857 in the Weekly Arkansas Gazette  (Little Rock, Arkansas).  Heliography.  Photography and Stereoskop Gallery.  The undersigned Artists, respectfully inform the ladies and Gentlemen, and the public generally that they have opened a Photographical Gallery at Little Rock, and are now prepared to take Likenesses from 9 A. M. til 4 P. M.  All persons wishing to have a Likeness taken are requested to call at our rooms and examine our specimens.

As this branch of Photography is entirely new, we flatter ourselves with much success.

Those wishing to learn our art, may find it very profitable.  Krone & Veeter, Artists, Garrett’s Building, Markham street.

Veeter of the partnership of Krone & Veeter are recorded in Pioneer Photographers From The Mississippi To The Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865.

M. Vedder

Daguerreotypes, ,

1844                Room at the corner of Union and Ferry Streets, Schenectady, New York.

M. Vedder was recorded in three advertisements in The Schenectady Cabinet, or, Freedom’s Sentinel (Schenectady, New York).  The first advertisement ran on June 4 & 11, 1844.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  M. Vedder, respectfully announces that he has fitted up the lower room at the corner of Union and Ferry-streets, which is much more convenient and pleasant for ladies to visit than the one he formerly occupied, where he is prepared to take Photographic Likenesses in the very best style, in fair or cloudy weather.

No person will be required to take a likeness that is not perfectly satisfactory.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and see his specimens.                                                                 

The second advertisement ran from June 18 to July 2, 1844. Daguerreotype Miniatures.  M. Vedder, respectfully announces that he has fitted up the lower room at the corner of Union and Ferry-streets, which is much more convenient and pleasant for ladies to visit than the one he formerly occupied, where he is prepared to take Photographic Likenesses in the very best style, in fair or cloudy weather.

No person will be required to take a likeness that is not perfectly satisfactory.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and see his specimens.                                                                 

Through Instructions given to those persons wishing to learn the art.

.The third advertisement ran from July 9 to September 3, 1844.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  M. Vedder, respectfully announces that he has fitted up the lower room at the corner of Union and Ferry-streets, which is much more convenient and pleasant for ladies to visit than the one he formerly occupied, where he is prepared to take Photographic Likenesses in the very best style, in fair or cloudy weather.

No person will be required to take a likeness that is not perfectly satisfactory.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and see his specimens.                                                                 

Through Instructions given to those persons wishing to learn the art. 

Only A Few Days Longer.  Those who are desirous of having likenesses taken by the subscriber, are respectfully informed that he will remain in this city but a short time longer. Room, corner of Union and Ferry.

M. Vedder is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Vaughn

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1859                Address Unknown, West Point, Arkansas.

Vaughn of the partnership of (Maxwell & Vaughn) appeared in one announcement on February 4, 1859 in the Des Arc Citizen (Des Arc Arkansas).  Messrs. Maxwell & Vaughan, are prepared to take Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, &c., at West Point.  From their experience, and high estimate placed upon their pictures, we have no doubt but they will be liberally patronized.  We have a specimen of their work, which can be seen at the Citizen Office.

Vaughn of the firm of Maxwell & Vaughan are recorded in Pioneer Photographers From The Mississippi To The Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865 as being active in Batesville, Arkansas on June 14, 1859.

Vassallo & Peck

Ambrotypes, Ferreotypes, , ,

1858-1859       262 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.

Vassallo & Peck, over the course of nineteen days from December 12, 1858 to January 16, 1859 advertisements were found fifty-three times in the Memphis Daily Appeal (Memphis, Tennessee).  At the same time Vassallo had another advertisement that ran from October 3, 1858 to January 18, 1859 for the Star Gallery without Peck’s name on it.

December 12, 1858.

1. Holliday Gifts.—The great rush still continues at the celebrated Star Gallery, No. 262, Main street, for those beautiful ferreotypes and ambrotypes, which are creating such an excitement among the ladies on account their durability, and life-like appearance and cheapness—all prices from fifty cents up.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

2. Notice Extraordinary.—Mr. Peck having lately returned from Europe, we are now prepared tp take 1000 pictures per day by our new French process.  Vassallo & Peck, Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

3. New French Discovery.—The ferreotype, which has superseded all other pictures known in Europe, is the only imperishable picture made, and excels all others in brilliancy of tone and life-like appearance; the plate, being porus, by a peculiar combination the chemicals are absorbed, and the picture becomes a part of the plate itself.  To be had only at the Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

December 14, 1858.

4. Only 50 Cents—Those beautiful ferrotypes are taking the place of all other pictures, and can be taken just as well in cloudy as in clear weather.  By our new French process we are now enable to make 1,000 per day.  No charge made unless perfectly satisfactory.  Vassallo & Park, Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

December 16, 1858.

5. It is surprising what a rush there is at the Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street, for these beautiful Ferreotypes, which excel all other pictures ever known.  One thousand can be taken per day, by the new French process, known only to Vassallo & Peck.  Go and examine their specimens, by all means.  Pictures taken as well in inclement as in clear weather.  Prices from 50 cents to $100.

December 22, 1858.

6. Mr. Peck having lately returned from Europe, we are now prepared to make 1000 of those superb, imperishable ferreotypes per day, by the new French process.  Vassallo & Peck, No. 262 Main street.

7. Star Gallery Still Ahead.—Prices of [any styles of pictures reduced.  1000 made per day by the new French process.  Ferreotypes and ambrotypes for only 50 cents.  Vassallo & Peck, Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

8. The new French picture, the ferreotype, excels all others ever known, and is warranted imperishable.  It is taken on a porous plate, and by a peculiar combination the chemicals are absorbed, and the pictures become a part of the plate itself.  Known only to Vassallo & Peck, No. 262 Main street.

December 23, 1858.

9. Recollect.—The Ferreotypes are made only by Vassallo & Peck, at their Gallery of Art, No.262 Main street.  A superb lot of new style cases, suitable for holiday gifts, just received, and will be sold less at any other gallery in Memphis.  Give them a call and you will not regret it.

10. We would say to one and all, go to No. 262 Main street, if you want the cheapest and best pictures ever made in the city.  Prices of all styles reduced.  Ferreotypes and Ambrotypes in cases for only 50 cents.  Vassallo & Peck, Star Gallery.

December 24, 1858.

11. One thousand dollars worth of cases, of the richest and newest patterns, suitable for the holidays, just received at Vassallo & Peck’s Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

12. The superior finish of Vassallo & peck’s life-like ambrotypes and ferreotypes is causing an immense rush at their gallery of art, No. 262 Main street.  They recognize no superior in their line of business, and richly merit the success they are meeting with.  Give them a call and you will not regret it.

13. Facts For The People.—It is a fact that everybody is rushing to Vassallo & Peck’s, No. 262 Main street, to have their ferreotypes taken by the new French process.  It is a fact that said ferreotypes are the finest and most durable pictures ever made.  It is a fact that they take a picture for only fifty cents, as good as any made in Memphis; and it is a fact that, after reading this, they expect that you will favor them with your patronage.  So mote it be.

December 25, 1858.

14. Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street, open every day and evening during the holidays.

15. Cheapest and best ambrotypes in the South taken at Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery of Art, No. 262 Main street.

16. Beautiful and correct likenesses inserted in cases for only 50 cents, at the celebrated Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

17. Recollect those ferreotypes, which surpass all others for durability and truthfulness to nature, are made only by Vassallo & Peck, Star Gallery, 262 Main street.

18. The new French process, known only to Vassallo & Peck, turns out the most beautiful pictures with lighting speed.  One thousand can be made per day.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

December 28, 1858.

19. Ambrotypes at Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery of Art, No. 262 main street.

20. Ferreotypes at Vassallo & Peck’s Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

21. The cheapest and best pictures ever made in the South are now taken at the celebrated Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

December 29, 1858.

22. Look out for something new in a few days, at Vassallo & Peck’s celebrated Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

23. Vassallo & Peck make better and cheaper pictures than any other artists in the South.  No. 262 Main street.

24. Vassallo & Peck’s pictures need no puffing.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

25. Vassallo & Peck challenge all competition.  No. 262 Main street.

January 1, 1859.

26. Vassallo & Peck having reduced the prices of all styles of pictures, are now prepared to make 1,000 of their justly celebrated Ferreotypes per day by their new French process.  Prices from 50 cents up.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

27. Vassallo & Peck do just what they advertise; they make the best and cheapest pictures taken in the South, and guarantee complete satisfaction or no charge made.  Their reputation as first class artists is second to none in the States.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

One thousand dollars worth of the latest and most superb patterns of cases; suitable for New Year’s gifts, just opened at Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery of Art, No. 262 Main street.  Prices reduced.  The ladies, and all lovers of fine art, are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

28.  One thousand dollars worth of the latest and most superb patterns of cases; suitable for New Year’s gifts, just opened at Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery of Art, No. 262 Main street.  Prices reduced.  The ladies, and all lovers of fine art, are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.

January 4, 1859.

29. Just In Time.—Vassallo & Peck were completely rushed out of their fine stock of cases yesterday; but fortunately, received another lot last night, which will be offered to their customers at lower rates than ever before heard of in Memphis.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

30. Vassallo & Peck are artists of the highest standing and the exquisite work they turn out is the admiration of all lovers of fine art.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

31. Vassallo & Peck’s celebrated Ferreotypes are wonderful pictures, life-like and brilliant, in fact they speak for themselves, prices 50 cents and upwards.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

January 5, 1859.

32. The Ferreotypes excel all other pictures—Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

33. Ferreotypes, from 50 cents to almost any price—Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

34. The great rush still continues at Vassallo & Peck’s Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

35. The French Ferreotype are imperishable—Vassallo & Peck’s Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

36. The new French Process is the wonder of the age—Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

37. Worth Visiting.—The finest specimens of life-size portraits, Photographs, both plain and in oil colors, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Chromotypes, Ferreotypes, and all styles of pictures known, are to be seen at Vassallo & Pick’s Gallery of Art, No. 262 main street.  Free to visitors.

January 6, 1859.

38. The new French process known only to Vassallo & Peck enable those finished artists to make superior pictures in all kinds of weather.  Their specimens are well deserving of attention—free to visitors.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

39. The ferreotypes are imperishable, and excel all other pictures known.  Prices from 50 cents to $1 00.  Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery of Art, No. 262 Main street.

January 7, 1859.

40. The pictures made by Vassallo & Peck need no praise; they speak for themselves.  Life-like, brilliant and durable, they command the admiration of all who behold them.  Give them a call.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

41. By the new French process pictures can be taken equally well in all kinds of weather.  Vassallo & Peck’s Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

42. Fine likenesses, in cases, for only 50 cents, at the Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

January 8, 1859.

43. Life-size portraits, photographs, ambrotypes, Chromotypes, ferreotypes, and all styles of pictures known, made by those inimitable artists, Vassallo & Peck.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

January 9, 1859.

44. It is a fact, that Vassallo & Peck’s Imperishable Ferreotypes are the wonder and admiration of all Memphis.

45. It is a fact, that Vassallo & Peck make better and cheaper pictures than ever before made in the South.

46. It is a fact, that Vassallo & Peck give a most superb picture in a nice case for only 50 cents.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main st.

47. Private Parlor, for Ladies at Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery of Art, No. 262 Main st.

January 11, 1859.

48. Vassallo & Peck’s pictures are truly wonders of art, surpassing anything ever before made in Memphis.  Prices from 50 cents up.  Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

49. Private parlor for ladies, at Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery of Art, No 262 Main street.

January 12, 1859.

50. Pictures from fifty cents up, at Vassallo & Peck’s Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.

51. The Imperishable ferreotypes are to be had only at Vassallo & Peck’s, No. 262 Main street.

52. Private parlor for ladies, at Vassallo & Peck’s Gallery of Art, No 262 Main street.

January 16, 1859.

53. The French Ferreotype, which is taking the place of all other styles of pictures, and which is so justly celebrated for it brilliancy, life-like appearance, and durability, can be had only at Vassallo & Peck’s Star Gallery, No. 262 Main street.  Prices from 50 c. up.  Recollect no charge is made unless perfect satisfaction is given.

Vassallo & Peck are not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in partnership.  F. N. Vassallo is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry. Peck is not recoded in other photographic directories as being active in Memphis, Tennessee.  Checking the 1859 Memphis city directory no listing for Peck was found the in the residence or business directory under Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes & Photographs.