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R. M. or R. W. Pike

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852                71 Washington Street, Roxbury, Massachusetts.

R. M or R. W. Pike was recorded in two advertisements that ran in the Norfolk County Journal  (Roxbury, Massachusetts).  The first advertisement ran from November 20 to December 4, 1852.  Daguerreotyping!  For the past 10 months there has been a connected with the above Store a suit of Daguerrian Rooms, which have been patronized by the thousands who have gone away satisfied that there was no place in Roxbury, and but few in Boston, where such Life-like Pictures could be obtained as at these Rooms.  The rooms are situated on the first floor, thereby being very easy of access, especially to the aged and infirm.  Having secured a strong north light, we are enabled to give any desired tone to our pictures.  In convenience for taking Children these rooms are not surpassed by any now in operation.  We can produce a light so powerful as to give a perfect picture in from 1 to 3 seconds.  Pictures taken here are warranted never to fade or to change in the least.

Those in want of Pictures are respectfully invited to examine our specimens.  We will not speak of the Artist, as his work speaks for itself.  Perfect satisfaction is guaranteed in all cases or no charge will be made.  Prices as low as any other establishment.

N.B.—Entrance to the Daguerrian Rooms, No. 71 Washington Street, on the 1st floor.  Don’t forget the Number — 71.  R. M. Pike, Daguerrean Artist.  Roxbury, November 19, 1852.

The second advertisement ran from November 20 to December 4, 1852.  Daguerreotypes!!!  We would advise all in want of perfect duplicates of themselves or friends, to call at Thompson’s Daguerrean Rooms, No. 71 Washington street, Roxbury.  This suite of Rooms have been fitted up with a view to the comfort as well as convenience of its patrons.  Their ease of access, being on the first floor, recommend them especially to the patronage of the aged and infirm.  All their arrangements partake of the most modern improvement.  The Artist, R. W. Pike, Esq, is a gentleman every way qualified for the position he occupies, and one who always pleases those who will be pleased with good pictures or polite attentions.  His pictures are of the highest order, and will not suffer by comparison, with those taken at the first Rooms in Boston.  Fail is a word unknown in his vocabulary.  Give him a call.  Roxbury, Nov. 20, 1852.

R. M. or R. W. Pike are not recorded in other photographic directories.

Benjamin Pike & Sons

Retailer, , , , ,

1856-1857       518 Broadway, New York, New York.

Benjamin Pike & Sons were recorded in three advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  The first advertisement appeared on March 31, 1856.  Langenheim’s New Series of American stereoscopic views upon glass, and colored to nature by W. Loyd, Philadelphia—Genesee Valley, Niagara Falls in Winter, The Pottsville Coal Region, and other new views.  For sale by Benj. Pike & Sons, 518 Broadway.

The second advertisement appeared on April 7, 1856.  W. Loyd’s Improved Stereoscope, with F. Langenheim’s new series of American views— Niagara Falls, Genesee Valley, The Pottsville Coal Region, and other new views. A large assortment just received, by Benj. Pike & Sons, 518 Broadway.

The third advertisement ran on June 24 & 25, 1857.  Stereoscopes, Stereoscopes.—Paper Views, a new lot just received by Benj. Pike & Sons, 518 Broadway, opposite the St. Nicholas.

Benjamin Pike is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry with a different address 294 Broadway.

James Pierpont

Daguerreotypes, , ,

Ca. 1850-1851   Address Unknown, San Francisco, California.[1]                                                  1857                      109 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.[2]

James Pierpont was listed in Baker’s Biographical Dictionary of Musicians. (New York, New York.)  P. 1409.

Born in Boston 1822,                                                                                                                                          Died Winter Haven, Fla. 1893                                                                                                                        Father John Pierpont was an abolitionist minister in Boston and held the rank of Brig. General in the Union Army during the Civil War.                                                                                        James joined the confederacy during the Civil War.                                                                        James was also an American composer

Jingle Bells, or The One Horse Open Sleigh (1859) which did not become popular until the 20th century.  His best known works were the Little White Cottage, or Gentle Nettie Moore (1857);  We Conquer or Die (1861); and Strike for the South (1863).

2016 December 8.  On line article in BU Today “Jingle Bells”…Pierpont could not have written “Jingle Bells”  in a Medford tavern in 1850, because in 1850, he was in California trying in vain to cash in on the Gold Rush.  He did enjoy some small measure of success as a daguerreotype artist, at least until an 1851 San Francisco fire burned down his shop.  He returned to Boston broke.

James Pierpont is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Boston in 1857.

[1] On-line article in BU Today News, Opinion Community.  December 8, 2016 by Joel Brown.  “Jingle Bells” History takes surprising tern beloved Christmas favorite was first performed in Boston Minstrel Hall.  (Research by Kyna Hamill).

[2] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

J. K. Pierce, Jr.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Rooms entrances No. 39 Royal and 50 Dauphin Street, Columbus, Mississippi.

J. K. Pierce, Jr. is recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in the Columbus Democrat (Columbus, Mississippi).  The announcement ran on January 22, 1853.  See New advertisements…Those who have occasion for likenesses will of course give our young friend and quondam townsman, J. R. Pierce, Jr., a call.

The advertisement ran from January 22 to February 5, 1853.  Daguerrean Gallery.  J. K. Pierce, Jr., with pleasure informs his friends and the public that he has opened Daguerrean Rooms, entrances No. 39 Royal and No. 50 Dauphin street, where, with much care, he has constructed a Sky-Light on the most scientific principles, with the aid of which he will be enabled to take Likenesses which cannot be excelled by any in the country.  He has also fitted up several Rooms for the comfort and accommodation of his patrons, one of which will be especially for the convenience of the ladies as a Dressing Room.

He hopes by his attention and the superiority of his Pictures, to merit the patronage of the public.

J. K. Pierce, Jr. is not listed in other photographic directories.

Mrs. M. E. Phipps

Ambrotypes, ,

1859                515 7th Street, between D & E Streets.

Mrs. M. E. Phipps was recorded in an advertisement that ran from March 30 to April 1, 1859  in the Evening Star (Washington, D. C.)

Light!  Light!!  Light Shines forth, pure and bright,                                                                                       Where the image of man and maiden are taken,                                                                                          To gladden the heart and ravish the sight;                                                                                                      Are taken, fine and neat,                                                                                                                                          Come, see for yourselves, and be not miss-taken;                                                                                      Just a few doors from D, on 7th street;                                                                                                            Come one, come all, ladies and gents,                                                                                                            Get your likenesses for 25 cents.                                                                                                                         In case, complete, at Mrs. Phipp’s Ambrotype                                                                                               Gallery, No. 515 7th, between D & E streets.

Mrs. M. E. Phipps is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Washington, D. C. in 1860 at 516 Seventh Street, West.

L. A. Phillips

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851-1852       28 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

L A. Phillips was recorded in three advertisements that appeared in The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana).  The first advertisement ran from December 2 to 20, 1851.  Phillips, L. A., Daguerrean Artist, No. 28 Camp street, up stairs, New Orleans.

The second advertisement ran from January 1 to May 27, 1852.  Phillips, L. A., Daguerrean Artist, No. 28 Camp street, up stairs, New Orleans.

The third advertisement ran from March 29 to April 12, 1852.  Constable’s Sale.  Second Justice’s Court, Charles E. Alter vs. [J. P.] sic. Phillips.  Parish of Orleans.  No. 13, 888.  By Virtue of a writ of fieri facias to me directed by the Hon. J. L. Winter, Second Justice of the Peace for the Perish of Orleans, I will expose at public auction, on Friday, April 9, 1852, at 12 o’clock m., at 28 Camp street, up-stairs—A Lot Of Daguerreotype Specimens, etc., and some few other articles belonging to the same concern.  Terms cash.. George F. Pearson, Constable.

L A. Phillips is not recorded in other photographic directories.

W. H. Phares

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, Sphereotype, , , ,

1859               Address Unknown, Red Wing, Minnesota.

W. H. Phares was recorded in two announcements and one advertisement that appeared in the Red Wing Sentinel (Red Wing, Minnesota).  The first announcement ran on August 20, 1859.  “A Thing of Beauty Is a joy forever,” and some things that are not beautiful, are rendered so by the magic skill of Mr. W. H. Phares, an experienced artist, who has taken for a short time the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Going, where he is prepared to execute in the highest style of the art, Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes, Melaineotypes and Photographs, at prices which cannot fail to give satisfaction.  If you have a father, mother, sister. brother or dear friend, whom you love, and whose image you wish to preserve, now is the time to “secure the shadow ere the substance fades.”  Mr. Phares will remain in town about a week longer.

The advertisement ran from August 20 to 27, 1859.  Premium Ambrotypes and Photographs.  W. H. Phares, Respectfully informs the citizens of Red Wing and vicinity, that he has taken Mr. Going’s rooms for two weeks, where he will put up his inimitable Life Like Pictures!  for those who will favor him with their patronage.  Pictures Taken In All Kinds Of Weather—of adults from 8 A. M., to 5 P. M., of Children, from 10 A. M. till 2 o’clock, clear weather.

They are all warranted not to change.—Please call and examine specimens.  W. H. Phares, Artist.

The second announcement appeared on August 27, 1859.  The Last Chance.  Remember the Mr. Phares will remain in Red Wing but three or four days longer, during which time he will be happy to furnish his inimitable life-like pictures to all who wish them.  Don’t neglect this opportunity, you may not get another very soon.  Mr. Phares is a good artist—a merit which all daguerreans claim, but one which few are entitled to.  His rooms are those formerly occupied by Mr. Going.

W. H. Phares is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. Pettis

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                Mr. Shadbolt’s New Building, Main Street, Huntington, New York.

Mr. Pettis was mentioned in one advertisement that appeared on July 25, 1856 in The Long Islander (Huntington, New York).  Mr. Mayo at Huntington again.  Mr. Mayo the Daguerreotypist, is at Huntington again, and has taken rooms at Mr. Shadbolt’s new building, in Main street.  He has also employed Mr. Pettis to assist him, and is now prepared to take Ambrotypes also, which are in many respects far superior to the Daguerreotypes.  We advise all who want a picture to call soon and see his specimens, and then we have no doubt they will sit for their own.  Call soon, as his stay is to be limited, having other engagements.

The identity to Mr. Pettis is unknown it is possible that he could be J. R. Pettis; John A. Pettis or Byron C. Pettis who were all active in Brooklyn, and recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.  But without further information he remains unknown.

H. A. Peters

Ambrotypes, ,

1857-1858       Rooms in the Freeman Building, State Street, Schenectady, New York.

H. A. Peters was recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in The Schenectady Reflector (Schenectady, New York).  The advertisement ran from November 27, 1857 to March 12, 1858.  Ambrotypes!  Ambrotypes!!  Large Size For Fifty Cents!  at H. A. Peters’ New Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Gallery, in the Freeman Building, State st.

N. B.  The Best and Cheapest place in Schenectady to get Likenesses.

The announcement appeared on December 11, 1857.  We would call the attention of the citizens to the advertisement of H. A. Peters, in another column.  He is prepared to take Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes at his rooms in Freeman’s building, at all times, and will give perfect satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call.  Now is the time to make your “gal” a present of your picture, for a Holiday gift.  There is nothing more appropriate.  His Daguerreotypes are warranted.

H. A. Peters is not recorded in other photographic directories.