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Gardner W. Stone

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1849                8 Merchant’s Row, Lawrence, Massachusetts.

1850                113 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

1850                7 Main Street, Taunton, Massachusetts.[1]

1851                34 Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts.[1]

Gardner W. Stone was recorded in three advertisements.  The first advertisement appeared in The Lawrence Courier (Lawrence, Massachusetts) on April 4, 1849.  G. W. Stone’s Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms No. 8, Merchant’s Row, For A Few Days Only.

Ladies and Gentlemen of Lawrence and vicinity wishing to procure a correct likeness of themselves or friends, or copies from portraits, miniatures and engravings, are invited to call and examine a variety of specimens.

Those sitting for a picture will not be asked to take them unless perfectly satisfied.

American and German Cameras for sale, and instruction given in the art on liberal terms.

Rooms Open From 7 A. M. To 6 P. M.

The second advertisement ran from August 16 to August 22, 1850 in the Taunton Democrat  (Taunton, Massachusetts).  Colored Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Gove & Stone from Boston.  Respectfully inform the inhabitants of Taunton and vicinity, that they have taken the new sky light Daguerreotype Rooms formerly occupied by H. S. Dunshee & Brother No. 7 Main St., where they will be happy to wait upon all who may be in want of good likenesses of themselves or friends, being provided with a superior German Camera and every other facility for making good pictures, and having been for a long time practically engaged in the business, sparing neither pains nor expense in availing themselves of every improvement they feel confident that they can furnish as good pictures as can be produced in the art.  Miniatures taken in any weather single or in groups, plain or colored, and neatly set in Lockets, Bracelets, in Pins, or Cases, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken. 

Painted or Daguerreotype Likenesses accurately copied.

They would respectfully invite all, whether they wish to sit for their Pictures or not, to call and examine their specimens, that they may be enabled to judge for themselves.

The third advertisement appeared in the 1851 Boston City Directory (Boston, Massachusetts).  Stone’s Daguerrian Rooms, No. 34 Tremont Row.  The facilities for executing likenesses,—single and in groups,—at the above rooms, are unsurpassed in the city.  Please call and examine specimens previous to sitting elsewhere.  J. Stone.  G. W. Stone.

Gardner W. Stone is recorded in other photographic as being active in Boston, Massachusetts in 1850-1851.  He is not recorded in 1849 in Lawrence, Massachusetts or in the partnership of Gove & Stone in Taunton, Massachusetts in 1850.

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

Stoltz & Beall

Ambrotypes, , , ,

1859                Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio.

Stoltz & Beall (William B. Stoltz) was recorded in one advertisement that ran from August 25 to December 29, 185 in the American Lancaster Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio).  Attention!!  Stoltz & Beall’s Ambrotype Gallery, North Side of Main Street, 2 doors West of Beerys Grocery Store over Becks Store.

Rooms neatly fitted, large and commodious.  You will find us ever ready and willing to accommodate the public with good, cheap, and life-like pictures.  We flatter ourselves that we are able to please even the most fastidious.  To the public we tender our sincere thanks for their liberal Patronage and hope that it will not only continue, but that we may merit an increase.  Stoltz & Beall.                 

William B. Stoltz is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Lancaster, Ohio in 1859 working for William R. Rhoades’ studio. 

Lewis V. Stoffer

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Franklin House, Gallipolis, Ohio.

Lewis V. Stoffer was recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in the Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio).  The announcement appeared on  November 7, 1850.  Daguerreotypes taken at the Franklin House.  See Advertisement.

The advertisement ran from November 7 to 21, 1850.  Lewis V. Stoffer, Daguerrian, Has opened Rooms in Gallipolis, at the Franklin House, formerly kept by Mrs. Ruby, where he will remain for a short time, to execute Miniatures by the Daguerreotype process, in a style peculiarly suited for presents or preservation.  Portraits taken by the improved process are possessed of a degree of truth and beauty seldom, if ever seen among the works of Art; in fact by the Daguerreotype

“The gift is given us,

To see ourselves as others see us.”

Pictures taken in clear or cloudy weather, and warranted not to spot or fade.  Now is your time to procure a life-like Likeness, which will remain when your body is in dust.  He will also visit houses, to take corpses, if desired.

Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and see his specimens.

Price to suit the times.

N. B.  Instructions given in this truly wonderful art, and patent apparatus furnished on the most reasonable terms.                           

Lewis V. Staffer is not recorded in other photographic directories.

John C. Stinson

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                Rooms Over Farrell & Mason’s, Holly Springs, Mississippi.

John C. Stinson is recorded in one advertisement that appeared on September 18, 1856 in The Mississippi Times (Holly Springs, Mississippi.).  September 18, 1856.  John C. Stinson, Resident Daguerrean Artist, Up Stairs, over Farrell & Mason’s Holly Springs, Miss.

Visitors invited to call, whether they wish Daguerreotypes or not.  He will endeavor to please.

John C. Stinson is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Mississippi.

D. R. Stiltz

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

N. D.               Address Unknown, Baltimore, Maryland.

1854                Over Gilman’s Drug Store, Pennsylvania Avenue, between 6th and 7th Streets, Washington, District of Columbia.

1856                159 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.[1]

1858                82 South Sharp, Baltimore, Maryland.[1]

1859                244 Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland.[1]

D. R. Stiltz was recorded in nine advertisements in the Daily Evening Star (Washington, D. C.). The first advertisement appeared in June 14, 1854.  Wake Up, Washingtonians!  For Now Is The Time To Get Splendid Daguerreotypes for only 25 Cent, and taken at no other place than J. J. Woodbridge’s New York Picture Gallery, under the control of Prof. Stiltz, late of Whitehurst’s Baltimore Gallery, and one who will give every satisfaction.  Beautiful electorene pictures are also taken at the same place over Gilman’s Drug Store, Pa. av., between 6th and 7th streets.

The second advertisement appeared on June 20, 1854.  25 Cent Daguerreotypes.  Since Professor Stiltz has taken charge of the New York Daguerrean Gallery, over Gilman’s Drug Store, things go on finely; every picture is a perfect gem, and the rooms are crowded daily, for those beautiful electorene pictures, taken by the new French process.  Every picture warranted to give perfect satisfaction.  Now is your chance. J. J. Woodbridge, Proprietor.

The third ad appeared on June 24, 1854.  25 Cent Daguerreotypes.  We ever continue to please our very numerous friends and acquaintances with perfect likenesses for only 25 cents, taken by the new French process, by which we are enabled to take from three to four hundred pictures daily.  If our friends call at J. J. Woodbridge’s, Pa. av., betw. 6th and 7th streets, over Gilman’s Drug Store, we will assure perfect satisfaction.  D. R. Stiltz,  J. J. Woodbridge, Prop’r.

The fourth ad appeared on June 27, 1854.  25 Cent Daguerreotypes.  The friends and acquaintances of J. J. Woodbridge had better take advantage of this fine weather, and call to have a picture taken by the world renowned new French method, by which we can take a perfect resemblance in this space of ten minutes. D. R. Stiltz.  J. J. Woodbridge, Proprietor.  

The fifth ad appeared on June 29, 1854.  25 Cent Daguerreotypes.  The Great Electorene Daguerrean Gallery has fallen into the hands of Prof. Stewart, a French operator just from Paris, and between Prof. Stewart and Stiltz we will guarantee to give every one satisfaction, at the old stand.  J. J. Woodbridge, Pa. avenue, between 6th and 7th sts., over Gilman’s Drug Store.

The sixth ad appeared on July 1, 1854.  25 Cent Daguerreotypes.  The New York Picture Gallery has fallen into the hands of Prof. Stewart, who is taking the Electorene Pictures by the new French process, and by it we can take your picture in a few seconds, while you can sit in one of the coolest rooms in the rooms in the city until it is finished.  Profs Stewart and Stiltz guarantees to suit all who may give us a call.  We can take 400 on the 4th of July.  The only place where you can get them is on Pennsylvania avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, over Gilman’s Drug Store, at the old stand of Prof. Woodbridge.

The seventh advertisement appeared on July 8, 1854.  25 Cent Daguerreotypes.  Young America In Its Full Bloom.—Profs. Stewart and Stiltz are still taking those beautiful Electorine Daguerreotypes by the new French process.  Come one, come all, we guarantee to suite those who may give us a call, on Pennsylvania avenue, between 6th and 7th streets, over Gilman’s Drug Store.

We have two rooms to rent on the second floor, at the old gallery of Prof. J. J. Woodbridge.          

The eighth ad appeared on July 10, 1854.  25 Cent Daguerreotypes.  The Great New York Picture Gallery has fallen into the hands of Prof. Stewart, who is taking those beautiful Electorine Pictures by the new French process.  I have in my employ Prof.  Stiltz, who is not only one of the best operators in the United States, who for a long time been operating in one of the finest Gallery’s in Baltimore for Prof. Woodbridge.   My Gallery is on Pennsylvania avenue between 6th and 7th streets, over Gilman’s Drug Store, at the old stand of J. J. Woodbridge.                          

The ninth ad appeared on July 15, 1854.  25 Cent Daguerreotypes.  The Great New York Picture Gallery is flourishing rapidly.  After the departure of Hayer, it has fallen into the hands of Prof Stewart, who is taking those beautiful pictures by the new French process.  I have in my employ Prof.  Stiltz, who is not only one of the best daguerrean artist in the United States but in the world, and we guaranteed to suit all who may favor us with a call in Pennsylvania avenue between 6th and 7th streets, over Gilman’s Drug Store, at the old stand of J. J. Woodbridge.              

D. R. Stiltz is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Baltimore, Maryland from 1856 to 1859.Ross Kelbaugh in Directory Of Maryland Photographers 1839-1900 list Stiltz in Baltimore until 1864 and in Williamsport, Pennsylvania in 1875.

[1] Directory Of Maryland Photographers 1839-1900.

G. W. Stillman

Melainotypes, ,

1859                            146 Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

G. W. Stillman was recorded in five advertisements in The Daily Press (Cincinnati, Ohio).  The  advertisement ran from February 23 to March 1, 1859.  Home Interest…The Union Gallery, now under the supervision of Mr. Stillman, is one of the best in the city.  Stillman’s pictures astonish the natives by their beauty and cheapness.  Don’t forget to give them a call.  No 146 Fifth street.

The second advertisement ran from March 4 to 10. 1859.  Home Interest…G. W. Stillman, late Hoag’s Gallery, 146 West Fifth street, is prepared to take Pictures at much reduced prices.  Give him a call; you are sure to be pleased.  His motto is “Excelsior.”

The third advertisement ran from March 10 to 19, 1859.  Home Interest…G. W. Stillman is doing a rushing business at his Gallery on Fifth street.  His Pictures are proverbial for their beauty and originality.

The fourth advertisement ran from March 21 to 26, 1859.  Home Interest…Stillman’s is the place to get your phiz taken.  His style of taking pictures is generally admired.

The fifth advertisement ran from March 28 to 31, 1859.  Home Interest…To get a good Melainotype, Stillman is the gentleman to apply to.  He insures a correct Picture always.

G. W. Stillman is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a George H. Stillman in Cincinnati in 1855, and in 1859-60.  It is unknown if they are the same person.

Mr. Stewart

Daguerreotypes, ,

1845                Rooms in State Street, opposite Givens’ Hotel, Schenectady, New York.

Mr. Stewart was recorded in one advertisement and three announcements in The Schenectady Cabinet, or, Freedom’s Sentinel (Schenectady, New York).  The advertisement ran from October 7 to 21, 1845.  Daguerrian Portraits.  Mr. Stewart, of New York, would inform the inhabitants of Schenectady, that he has taken rooms in State-st., opposite Givens’ Hotel, for the purpose of taking Miniature likenesses.  Persons contemplating having their Portraits taken, are invited to call and sit for them, and if not perfectly pleased will not be requested to take them.  Portraits taken by the process used by Mr. S. cannot fade or become dim by any length of time.  Terms—for a portrait with a fine morocco case, $1 to $4; taken in any weather.  Mr. S. will remain for two or three weeks only.                                                                                                  

The first announcement appeared on October 14, 1845.  Daguerrian Portraits.—The attention of the reader is requested to Mr. Stewart’s advertisement in another column.

The second announcement appeared on November 4, 1845.  Miniature Likenesses.—It is fully conceded that by no other form or process, can there be so accurate and faithful a likeness executed, as by the Daguerrean Process.  There have been many improvements made in the art within a few years past; and the Portraits taken now, are far superior to former ones.  Those executed by Mr. Stewart, State-street, opposite Givens’ Hotel, are, we believe, faultless.  His Portraits are beautiful as Pictures as well as correct and faithful as Likenesses.

The third announcement appeared on November 25, 1845.  Miniature Likenesses.—We would call the attention of our readers to the Daguerrian Portraits taken by Mr. Stewart, opposite Givens’ Hotel.  The general fault of Portraits taken by this process, is want of tone and distinctness.  But those executed by Mr. S., instead of the features being blank and inexpressive as white paper, have all the tone and expression of a fine mezzotint engraving.  As Mr. S. will remain but a short time, we advise those who may want a portrait to avail themselves of the present opportunity of getting a good one.

Mr. Stewart is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. Stewart

Daguerreotypes, ,

1842                Room over Mr. Hanna’s Store, opposite Browning’s Hotel, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mr. Stewart was recorded in one advertisement that appeared in the Indiana State Sentinel  (Indianapolis, Indiana) on May 24, 1842.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.—The Daguerreotype is regarded as the most wonderful discovery of the age.  Miniatures taken from life, portraits, bust, &c. by this operation cannot fail to excite the admiration of every one.  The process gives a perfect fac simile, and such a miniature is indeed a treasure.  In the creation of these pictures, light alone is the pencil and nature the artist.

Mr. Stuart has opened a room in this place, over Mr. Hanna’s Store, opposite Browning’s Hotel, and is prepared to exhibit some of the finest specimens of the Photographic Art, and to make miniatures at the shortest notice.  Those who wish a second self, will do well to give him a call.  We intend, having viewed the specimens, to see how handsome we are, and will give the result to our readers pretty soon.

Mr. Stewart is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. Stewart

Ambrotypes, ,

1858-1859       Rooms over T. J. Denton’s Store, Okolona, Mississippi.

J. Stewart was recorded in one announcement and three advertisements in The Prairie News  (Okolona, Mississippi).  The announcement appeared on March 25, 1858.  Do you want a good picture of yourself?  If so go to Stewart’s rooms, over Mr. Denton’s store.  Mr. S.—is a deservedly popular artist, for he knows just exactly how long you must sit to get a good likeness.  Indeed you can scarcely tell it is a picture merely impressed on glass, so lifelike is the resemblance, so natural is the expression you fancy you can almost see it breathe and move.—But we cannot give you an idea of the beauty of a fine ambrotype, so go and have one taken.

The first advertisement ran from March 25 to May 6, 1858.  Ambrotyping.  J. Stewart would respectfully announce to the citizens of Okolona and vicinity, that he has taken rooms over Mr. T. J. Denton’s Store where he will remain a short time, and is prepared to take Likenesses in the most approved style of the Art.

Prices to suit the times.  Have your likenesses taken to-day, to-morrow may be to late.

The second advertisement appeared on November 18, 1858.  If you want a correct picture of yourself, all you have to do is call on Stewart, who has taken rooms over Denton’s, and get him to take your likeness. 

“Secure the shadow ere the substance fade.”

The third advertisement ran from November 18, 1858 to March 10, 1859.  Ambrotyping.  The undersigned thankful for former favors, would respectfully inform the citizens of Okolona and vicinity that he has returned, and opened over T. J. Denton’s store, where he would be happy to accommodate the public in his line of business.  J. Stewart. Oct. 18, 1858.

J. Stewart is not recorded in other photographic directories.

W. S. Stevenson

Daguerreotypes, ,

1846                Museum Building, Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

1846                20 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

W. S. Stevenson was recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in The Niagara (Lowell, Massachusetts) on The advertisement appeared on July 25, 1846.  Daguerreotype Miniatures!  Rooms in the Museum Building, Merrimack st.

W. S. Stevenson would inform his former patrons, and the public in general, that he has fitted up Rooms in the Museum Building, over N. Wright’s office, where he will be pleased to wait upon those wishing for a good and permanent Miniature.

Gold And Plated Lockets kept constantly on hand, for Daguerreotype Miniatures, cheap as can be found elsewhere.

The announcement appeared on August 22, 1846.  Daguerreotype Miniatures——Again.

I noticed in your No. of August 15th, an article which seems to come from a fool source, or from some one a little out of humor.  The first important statement is that a “gentleman”(?) At No. 20 Merrimack street exhibits pictures taken by Thompson, Artist, as his own.  In re[ply] to this, I would say, I have proof ample and abundant that I have not one picture in my show-cases, or about my door, except my own likeness (for which I made every preparation,) but was taken by myself.  I presume Mr. A., whose name is mentioned in the article referred to, will not pretend that I have had better pictures than I now have—if he does, I can easily give satisfaction on that point.  The next important statement is, that the stock recently purchased by me is “nearly good for nothing,”—a sufficient portion of which I now have, to make this statement a perfect libel.  Among what I now have at my rooms, purchased in the very lot referred to, is one large German Camera of the best quality ever imported—the same instrument with which those pictures were taken, whose location so much displeases Mr. A.  But then, Mr. A., you need not be too much alarmed!  Just hand over the $100 you offer, and I will take one or one dozen, as good pictures as you marvel at, and then learn you in less than one year to take quite respectable Daguerreotype Miniatures.

The Man At The Old Stand, No. 20 Merrimack street.  Lowell, Aug. 20, 1846.

W. S. Stevenson is not recorded in other photographic directories.