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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 New French Discovery.—The ferreotype, which has superseded all other pictures known in Europe, is the only imperishable picture made, and excels all others in brilliancy of tone and life-like appearance; the plate,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.

Varney & Blair

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                Rooms in Hayden’s Building, next door to the Bank, Woodstock, Vermont.

Varney & Blair were recorded in one advertisement that ran from June 1 to 8, 1848 in the Spirit of the Age (Woodstock, Vermont).  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. Varney & Blair would inform their friends and the public, that they have established themselves in the pleasant Village of Woodstock, in Hayden’s Building, next door to the Bank where they are prepared to execute all kinds of Daguerreotype likenesses in the latest and most approved style.  Persons desirous of procuring Daguerreotype likeness of themselves or friends, or copies from portraits, Miniatures, paintings, Engravings or Statuary, are particularly invited to give us a call.  Instructions given in the art to take Likenesses in one fifth part of the time required by other operators.  Furnishing materials kept constantly on hand, All orders for stock will be promptly attended to, and sent, when money is enclosed, to any part of the country at our risk.  Varney & Blair.

Varney & Blair are not recorded in other photographic directories.

Cornelius Murrett Vanorsdell

Ambrotypes, Cameotype, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1859                Opposite C.T. Haigh & Sons’ Store, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Cornelius Murrett Vanorsdell was recorded in two advertisements.  The first advertisement ran from May 7 to September 24, 1859 in the North Carolinian (Fayetteville, North Carolina).  The very thing that was needed in Fayetteville a sky light Photographic Gallery.  C. M. Vanorsdell takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Fayetteville and vicinity that he has opened his splendid Sky-light Saloon opposite C. T. Haigh & Sons Store, where he is prepared to give as good likenesses as can be made North or South, having had a long experience in the Photographic Art and being determined to let none but good pictures leave his gallery.  He hopes to receive a liberal patronage. Photographs Ambrotypes Mellaneotypes, cameotypes, &c.

Those for whom our fond emotions cherish,

Secure the shadow e’re the substance perish.

Come all ye fathers and mothers

Come all ye sisters and brothers

Come all ye lovers and friends,

No longer now delay

Come to Van’s Saloon and get

Your picture Before you are called away.

Likenesses neatly set in pins, rings, Bracelets, &c.

Instructions given in the Art.  Stock for sale.

Likenesses taken at short notice of sick or deceased persons at their residence.  Also landscape and views.  April 30.

The second advertisement appeared on July 11, 1859 in the Fayetteville Weekly Observer  (Fayetteville, North Carolina).  Sky-Light Photographic Gallery, In Fayetteville.  Where Photographs, plain or colored, Ambrotypes, Cameotypes, Melaneotypes, and Patent Leather-Types; can be had in all sizes and styles, and in all kinds of weather, except of children, which are to be taken in clear weather only.

Likenesses set in Gold Lockets, Breast-Pins, Bracelets, &c.

Those who wish to patronize this beautiful art are requested to give me a call.

Instruction given in the art, and apparatus, stock and chemicals furnished at a small advance on New York prices.

Likenesses taken at short notice of sick or deceased persons, at their residences.

Old Daguerreotypes correctly copied.  C. M. Vanorsdell, Photographist.  Gallery opposite C. T. Haigh & Sons’ Store.  April 29.

C. M. Vanorsdell is recorded in Photographers In North Carolina The First Century, 1842-1941.

C. Vandenbergh

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849                Franklin House, Charlemont, Massachusetts.

C. Vandenbergh appeared in one announcement on November 1, 1849 in The Daily Chronotype (Boston, Massachusetts).  The Culmination of Art.—It may be questioned whether what has happened to painting by the invention of Daguerre, will ever befall the other branches of the fine arts.  The grinding from hand organs of the exquisite strains of Paganini, and the bewitching whig melody of “O Susannah, don’t you cry,” bears some analogy to photography, but still falls so short as to require at least a monkey to make weight.  The daguerreotyping of poetry seems a still more hopeless achievement, or at any rate, did seem so, till we became acquainted with the remarkable success of Messrs. Vandenbergh & Co., peripatetic Photographers to their majesties the million.  At our last advices they were in a fine old Massachusetts country town—somewhat retired from business—whence a friend sends us their poster.  From this truly photographic handbill we perceive that they have succeeded, with a success hardly known to themselves, in producing a perfect daguerreotype likeness of their own most poetical, not to say grammatical, conceptions.  We cannot withhold from our readers so great a triumph of art, particularly as it proves how, by a sort of mystic attraction, the kindred arts are all hastening to the same culminating point, indicated by the pioneer Daguerre.  The handbill thus commences in prose:

“The subscriber would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Charlemont that he has taken rooms at the Franklin House, where can be had or seen superior taken Daguerreotype Pictures, unrivalled for depth of tone and softness of light and shade, while they display all the artistic efforts of the painter, than you can wish to show.  These pictures are impressed upon a surface of silver, coated over with gold, showing the colors, dress, and jewelry, which renders them impossible to fade.  Satisfaction given, or no charge.

“Paintings and Views copied in a superior style, and with all the latest improvements.”

This serves admirably as foreground for the inmost poetical life of the great artist & Co., which is thus given photographically, verbatim et literati:

Science is advancing at a Telegraphic rate,

Since by they power oh mighty sun can sketch the

human face,

Tell me I pray, from whence thy magic art,

That from a single glance of thine such life-like start?

Here art triumphant our attention claims,

Here life seems speaking from the very frames,

Tradesman, Belles, Statesman, throngs our picture

walls,

Each form its living type recall,

Feature, color, altitude attire,

In beauty’s image all conspire.

Think not those pictures by the sunlight made,

Shade though they are will like a shadow fade,

No, when the lip of flesh in the dust shall lie,

When death’s grey film o’er spread the eye,

Those pictures mocking at decay,

Will still be vivid as to day.

On silver bright the likeness is impressed,

And coated o’er with gold, the tint you see

On the ringlets rolled round the bright forehead,

In beauty’s bower, with smiles and joy surrounded.

If there is perfect joy on earth,

That seems from artist to have its birth,

It is to see the likeness of a friend,

The father, mother, brother and sister too.

Words have no power to tell the joy,

The source of intellectual light,

But thought unites and reasons right,

Drink deep and wings its flight.

But if we wait, and go, where mourners go,

Where the marble stone appears,

It looks like the city of the dead,

And gems shine but in memory.

C. Vandenbergh & Co.

C. Vandenbergh is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Massachusetts in 1849.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a C. Vandenberg who was active in Cynthiana, Kentucky in 1859-1860.  It is unknown if they are the same person.

P. H. Vance

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855                Rooms at the Athens Hotel, Athens, Tennessee.

P. H. Vance appeared in one announcement in The Athens Post (Athens, Tennessee) on June 29, 1855.  Daguerreotypes.—Gen. P. H. Vance, a daguerrean artist of some celebrity, is at the Athens Hotel, where he will remain for a few days.  He is very successful in his line, there being a freshness and truthfulness about his pictures attained by no other artist that has visited our town.  We commend his skill to all who may wish to be daguerreotyped.

General P. H. Vance is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. S. Van Valsor

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849                Rooms at S. S. Scudder’s Hotel, Huntington, New York.

J. S. Van Valsor was recorded in two announcements and two advertisements in The Long Islander (Huntington, New York).  The first announcement appeared on July 27, 1849.  Daguerreotypes.—We refer our readers to the advertisement of Mr. Van Velsor, which will be found in another column.  It will be seen that he has taken Rooms at the hotel of Mr. Scudder, where he is prepared to receive his friends and the public, and furnish a likeness of the “human face divine,” in equal, if not superior style, to any other person who has visited our village for the same purpose.  We have examined some specimens, taken during his sojourn in our village, and are happy to state, that we discover in them a perfectness, which must insure to visitors, a likeness that will give satisfaction in every particular.  The recent improvement in the Daguerrean Art—by which the shade, which formerly partially obscured the relief of the features, is new thrown in the angle—renders a likeness thus procured, not only as beautiful as could be furnished by the brush, but of course, far more accurate.  There are many reasons why this gentleman should receive the patronage of the community, besides his skill as an artist.  We commend him to their kind attention.

The first advertisement ran from July 27 to August 3, 1849.  Daguerreotyping, At the Hotel of S. S. Scudder.  The subscriber would most respectfully announce that from the encouragement he has sustained, since he has been in the village, that it is his purpose to remain as above, for a short time longer where all who wish a good Likeness, by calling early, can be accommodated.

He wishes also to say, that from commanding advantages, viz:  A through Practical knowledge of the system and the use of the late highly improved compound of chemicals, & c., appertaining to the process, flatters himself prepared to furnish to the citizens of Huntington and its vicinity, with Daguerreotypes, in point of tone and development, not to excelled.  The public are aware that Likenesses often present an ill effect, by the features being excessively dark, and in many instances of a dead, blue cast, & c.  It is therefore apparent to all who examine my specimens, that this defect obviated. It is my theory to relieve the features, by a uniform blending of light and shade, rendering the Picture distinct and of a mild, life like tone.

N. B.—Dark dresses and Plaids effect the best drapery.

The best Pictures taken from 8 to 2 o’clock.  J. S. Van Velsor

The second advertisement ran from August 10 to October 12, 1849.  Daguerreotyping At Hotel of S. S. Scudder.  The subscriber would most respectfully announce that from the encouragement he has sustained, since he has been in the village, that it is his purpose to remain as above, for a short time longer where all who wish a good Likeness, by calling early, can be accommodated.

N. B.—Dark dresses and plaids effect the best drapery.

The best pictures taken from 8 to 2 o’clock.  J. S. Van Velsor.

The second announcement appeared on October 19, 1849.  Died in this village at the residence of Mr. Jesse Sammis, On Wednesday last, Mr. Jesse S. Van Velsor, aged 32 years.

Mr. Van Velsor has been engaged for the past few months in this village, at his profession, as a Daguerrean artist.  He had by his urbanity, and gentlemanly deportment, ingratiated himself with our citizens, and though comparatively a stranger received during his sickness, every attention which his situation and humanity could dictate.     

J. S. Van Valsor is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Isaac Van Scoy

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1855-1856       Address Unknown, Sag Harbor, New York.

1858                Address Unknown, Sag Harbor, New York.

Isaac Van Scoy (of the firm Van Scoy and Douglass) was recorded in two advertisements, and mentioned in a third and one announcement in The Corrector (Sag Harbor, New York).  The first advertisement ran from April 25 to June 9, 1855.  Photographs and Daguerreotypes!  Photograph Portraits Taken On Paper, beautifully colored, and far surpassing in execution the finest Mezzotint Engraving—are now on exhibition at our Sky Light Daguerrian Gallery.

These Portraits are taken upon the most approved plan and far surpass anything ever before attempted in the art of picture taking.

Our charges are much less than in New York, and at the same time we flatter ourselves that we can execute photographs equal to any city establishment; to prove which fact we are willing to compare with any taken elsewhere.

Photographs can be mounted on cards, and sent uninjured, in a common letter envelope, to any part of the world without extra postage.  Persons having friends in California or at a distance, who would like to present them with a token of friendship, could not send them a more acceptable gift than one of these beautifully executed portraits of themselves.

Views—Too much cannot be said in praise of Views in Photography.  They need only to be seen to be appreciated.

Photograph Portraits set in Lockets, Cases, & c. and mounted on elegant embossed Bristol Board for remitting in letters.

Daguerreotypes as usual, taken in all the various styles of the art.

We are about taking a Photographic View of Sag-Harbor and shall have a specimen ready in a few days.  Those desirous of obtaining a view for themselves of friend will please inform us.

The public are respectfully invited to call.  Douglass & Van Scoy, Photographic & Daguerrian Artist

The second advertisements ran from December 22, 1855 to January 9, 1856.  Daguerreotypes And Photographs Appropriate And Beautiful Gifts For The Holidays!

We have just received from the city a splendid assortment of plain and fancy cases, suitable for Christmas and New Year presents.

Persons desirous of presenting their friends a really valuable memento, and one that can be kept and prized a life time, have now a favorable opportunity.  Pictures taken by our New Sky Light, in cloudy as well as clear weather.  Douglass & Van Scoy,      Sag Harbor Dec 1855.

The announcement appeared on November 27, 1858.  Notice to Creditors.—In pursuance of an order of the Surrogate of the County of Suffolk, notice is hereby given, to all persons having claims against the estate of Arnold Van Scoy, late of the village of Sag Harbor, in said county, deceased, to present the same with the vouchers thereof, to Isaac S. Van Scoy, executor of the last will and testament of said deceased, at his office, in said Sag Harbor, in said county, on or before the 8th day of February, 1859.  Dated August 7th, 1858.  Charles H. Van Scoy, Isaac S. Van Scoy,

Executors of the last will and testament of Arnold Van Scoy, deceased.

The third advertisement ran from December 11, 1858 to January 29, 1859.  Ambrotypes.  The Subscriber would hereby give notice that he has taken the room formerly occupied by I. S. Van Scoy, and that during his absence he will continue to supply those who wish, with pictures of themselves or their friends, at prices as low as at any other establishment in the country.

A good assortment of Fancy Cases for pictures intended for Holiday Presents prices from 50 cents to $5.00.  C. C. Douglas.

Isaac Van Scoy is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Sag Harbor, New York in 1859.

W. Van Nostrand

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, , ,

1857                Rooms over Rice, Smith & Co.’s. Store, Plymouth, Indiana

1858                Address Unknown, Plymouth, Indiana.

W. Van Nostrand was recorded in two announcements in the Marshall County Republican  (Plymouth, Indiana).  The first appeared on October 15, 1857.  If you want a first rate picture don’t delay a moment, but go immediately, to Mr. W. Van Nostrand’s Gallery, over Rice, Smith & Co.’s Store, and have your Ambrotype or Melainotype taken.  Mr. V. will take it in a style never before surpassed by any artist in this place.  He leaves now in a few days.  Go soon or you will be too late.

The second announcement appeared on March 11, 1858.  Van Nostrand has again opened his Ambrotype Gallery, with increased facilities for furnishing every one who desires it, with an “express image of their person.”  His pictures are rarely excelled, as his specimens conclusively demonstrates.—Give him an early call, as such favorable opportunities for obtaining correct likenesses are rarely met with.

W. Van Nostrand is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Van Loan & Son

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                Address Unknown, Washington, D. C.

Van Loan & Son were recorded in one announcement in the New York Herald (New York, New York) on July 6, 1848.  Washington National .Monument Celebration…

A full sized American living eagle was placed on the summit of the Masonic arch, and appeared from his proud look to be fully entitled to his position.  Mr. Van Loan and son occupied the same conspicuous elevation for some time, in daguerreotyping the scene.

Van Loan & Son are not recorded in other photographic directories.  Matthew D. Van Loan had three children, it is possible that this is Matthew and one of his sons.  Two of the children have been identified as Walton and Spencer the name of the third child is unknown at this time.