1859 Address and Location Unknown, Michigan.
William Row was recorded in one announcement in The Grand Haven News (Grand Haven, Michigan) on October 5, 1859. Award of Premiums, of the Ottawa Co. Agricultural Society, Held 21st 22d and 23d September, 1859….Class I—Ornamental Needle and Fancy Work….
Best sample of Daguerreotypes, Wm. Row, $1.
William Row is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1856 229 Bowery, New York, New York.[1]
Patrick M. Ross appeared in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York) on January 1, 1856. In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America. Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City. Ross, Bowery — To this artist I would say, that there is room for great improvement in his pictures.
Patrick M. Ross is recorded in other photographic directories but is included here because of the first hand account of his work.
[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.
1858 720 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] 1858-1859 Rooms in the Exchange Building, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.
Henry Rosenstock was recorded in two advertisements in The Star of the North (Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania). The first advertisement ran from October 13, 1858 to December 21, 1859. New Ambrotype Saloon In Bloomsburg. Henry Rosenstock, of Philadelphia, respectfully informs the citizens of Bloomsburg and vicinity, that he has opened in connection with his Barber Saloon, a Daguerreian Gallery, in the rooms lately occupied by C. Stahl as a book bindery, and is prepared to take pictures, which will surpass anything of the kind ever seen in this place.
Fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, now is the time to procure one of those imperishable Ambrotypes, and thus secure the features of beloved friends. Life is uncertain; but Ambrotypes are lasting.
All are invited to call and examine specimens.
The second advertisement ran from November 23 to December 28, 1859. Henry Rosenstock, Sky-Light Ambrotypist, Rooms in the Third Story of the Exchange Block, (entrance above the Book Store,) Bloomsburg, Columbia county, Pa.
Henry Rosenstock is recorded in other photographic directories.
[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry and Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900. Philadelphia Photographers list Rosenstock as being active in Bloomsburg in the 1860’s.
1856-1857 Rooms at the Union Hotel, Clinton, Louisiana.
G. Rosenberger was recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in The Feliciana Democrat (Clinton, Louisiana). The advertisement ran from October 25, 1856 to February 7, 1857. Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, And Photographs. G. Rosenberger having received instructions from G. Moses, and having experience in the art of taking Daguerreotypes, will be ready by the first of the coming month, to take likenesses by any of the above named processes.
The announcement appeared on November 8, 1856. G. Rosenberger has opened his Ambrotype and Daguerrean room at the Union Hotel, being the one formerly occupied by G. Moses.
G. Rosenberger is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1856 Address Unknown, New York, New York.
Rose appeared in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York) on January 1, 1856. In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America. Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.
Rose — 25 cent daguerreotypes. “Walk in without knocking,” I did so, but art had fled, noiseless as was my entrance.
Rose is recorded in other photographic directories but is included here because of the first hand account of his work.
1841 Exchange Building, Portland, Maine. 1843 5½ Tremont Row, Boston, Massachusetts. 1843 Manning’s Building, Salem, Massachusetts.
Joseph Ropes was recorded in one notice, one advertisement and one biographical entry. The announcement appeared in the Portland Transcript (Portland, Maine)[1] on August 14, 1841.
Daguerreotypes. We have not before called the attention of our readers to the opportunity now afforded of obtaining a Portrait from life by means of the Daguerreotype. Mr. Ropes has taken rooms for a brief period in the Exchange, where he attends to Photographic Miniature painting. A sitting of from two to four minutes will give one a perfect likeness—a portrait of wonderful beauty and delicacy. Our readers generally have doubtless heard of this surprising art, by which a faithful transcript of one’s features may be obtained, drawn by Nature’s own finger, and it is well worth their while to visit Rope’s Room and look over the different portraits taken in this way. When Nature paints, she paints correctly and minutely. One cannot help being astonished at the exquisite finish to be observed in these drawings. Every minute figure of the dress—every thread even may be detected‑‑and so with the features—every line is completely shadowed forth. Mr. R. is always happy to see his friends at his room—who have but to speak the word to obtain from him their counterparts.
The advertisement ran from July 3 to August 17, 1843 in the Salem Register (Salem, Massachusetts). Beautiful Specimens of Photographic Miniatures. May be seen at the room of the subscriber in Manning’s Building, 3d story. He has been connected several months with the establishment of Southworth & Co., Prize Photographers, and is familiar with their process of taking and coloring pictures. Those who wish for a Daguerreotype likeness in the most pleasing and popular style will do well to call.
Room open to visitors at all hours of the day. J. Ropes.
The biographical entry is from The New-York Historical Society’s Directory of Artists in America 1564-1860. Ropes, Joseph (1812-1885). Landscape,. Miniature, and crayon artist and drawing teacher. Born at Salem (Mass.) In 1812, he did not seriously study painting until in his mid-thirties when he took lessons from John R. Smith and at the National Academy. He exhibited at the academy in 1848. From 1851-1865 he had a studio in Hartford (Conn.). In 1865 he went abroad for eleven years; on his return he settled in Philadelphia. He died in NYC in 1885. Ropes was the author of Linear Prespective (1850) and Progressive Steps in Landscape Drawing (1853) [ ] French, Art and Artists in Connecticut, 79; Bolton, Miniature Painters; Cowdrey, NAD; Swan, BA; Hartford CD 1855; Tuckerman, Book of the Artists.
Joseph Ropes is recorded in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.
[1] Transcribed from DagNews.
1854 Address Unknown[1], New York, New York.
Root & Hovey (Samuel Root & Daniel or Douglass Hovey) were recorded in two announcements. The first appeared on October 7, 1854 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York). Premium List. The following premiums were awarded at the Fair of the New-York State Agricultural Society, held in this City October 3-6…
Best Daguerreotypes—Meade & Brother, New York Dip. Best sample Photographs—Root & Hovey, New York City. Dip.
The second appeared in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on October 8, 1854. New York State Fair…Painting, etc.
Best Daguerreotypes—Meade & Brother, New York Dip. Best sample Photographs—Root & Hovey, New York City. Dip.
Root and Hovey. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry identifies Hovey as Daniel or Douglass and states that he worked in Samuel Root’s gallery in 1849. Samuel Root is not recorded as working in Philadelphia in the Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900 or in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry. Samuel Root does not appear in newspaper advertisements in New York City until 1850 in partnership with his brother Marcus A.
[1] Samuel Root’s address is 363 Broadway.
1856 352 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C.
Root & Granniss (Marcus A. Root & G. N. Granniss) were recorded in one advertisement that ran from July 29 to August 11, 1856 in the Evening Star (Washington, D. C.) Root & Granniss, M. A. Root. G. N. Granniss Photographic, Ambrotype, and Daguerrean Gallery. Is Now Open At No. 352 Pennsylvania avenue, near Seventh street, where Photographs, colored or plain; Ambrotypes tinted and colored, new style; and Daguerreotypes, are taken in the highest perfection of the art.
The Public are respectfully invited to visit our Gallery whether desiring pictures or not.
Root & Granniss are not recorded as partners in other photographic directories.
1858 3 Wall Street, Kingston, New York.
Levi Roosa was recorded in one advertisement that ran from October 8 to 29, 1858 in The People’s Press (Kingston, New York). Ambrotype Gallery. No. 3 Wall Street, Kingston. L. Roosa is now taking perfect life-like ambrotypes at his rooms, No. 3 wall st. Pictures in cases of all sizes and at very low prices. Pictures taken in cloudy as well as clear weather, and perfect satisfaction given in all cases.
Hours for operating from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M..
Don’t forget the place, No. 3 Wall st, one door south of Bragg & Janson’s. L. Roosa. Kingston, Sept. 9, 1858.
Levi Roosa was recorded as a daguerreian in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry in 1859 at 3 Wall Street, Kingston, New York.
1852 Rooms in City Hall, Columbus, Mississippi.
Rogers & Palmer were recorded in one announcement and two advertisements in the Southern Standard (Columbus, Mississippi). Daguerreian Gallery. Messrs. Rogers & Palmer, have taken rooms in the City Hall, and offer their services to this community. We have examined their specimens, and for artistic skill, and beauty of finish, we regard them as far superior to any Daguerreotypists we have seen in our city. They exhibited specimens of Crayon finish, very beautiful, and in our opinion, exceedingly exquisite. It has the effect of bringing out prominently the features of the face, and it appears that a more perfect likeness is obtained in this style of finish.
We recommend our friends to call at the Hall, and examine the specimens.
The first advertisement ran from February 7 to March 20, 1852. Daguerreotype Miniatures. Rogers & Palmer would respectfully inform the citizens of Columbus that they have taken rooms in the City Hall for a short time for the purpose of giving the ladies and gentlemen an opportunity obtaining Correct Miniatures of themselves and friends, not surpassed by any elsewhere, without the trouble of going from home.
Miniatures taken single or in groups, without regard to weather, with or without colors, in the latest and most approved style of the art, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, Frames, or Cases.
Pictures executed in the Crayon or Magic background style, if desired. The public are respectfully invited to call and examine their specimens. Instructions in the art given on reasonable terms.
The second advertisement ran from March 20 to April 10, 1852. Daguerreotype Miniatures. Rogers & Palmer Would respectfully inform the citizens of Columbus, that they are still at the City Hall, and will remain a short time longer to accommodate those who wish as correct likenesses of themselves and friends as can be had elsewhere, without regard to weather.
Hours for sitting in fare weather, 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. Hours for sitting in cloudy weather 10 A. M. to 3 P. M. Instructions in the art given on reasonable terms.
Rogers & Palmer are not recorded in other photographic directories.
