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Robert T. Price

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855                Address Unknown, Elizabethtown, New Jersey

Robert T. Price was mentioned in one advertisement on March 13, 1855 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  To Let—For One Or More Years, From The first day of April next, (an excellent chance for boarding house keepers,) the large brick boarding house on the north east corner of Broad and Jersey streets, Elizabethtown, New Jersey, at present occupied as a boarding house, large garden, good well of water, two large cisterns, plenty of cellar, all paved, and every other convenience, suitable for a first class boarding house, and within two minute walk of the depot, and one hour’s ride from the city.  For further particulars inquire of Robt. T. Price, daguerrean artist, Elizabethtown, N. J., or city reference of , Alphonso Lettellier 481 Broadway, Jewelry store.

Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list an R. T. Price active in 1850-1851 in Elizabethtown and again in 1859 and suggest that they are the same person.  According to Gary Saratzky’s website  gary.saretsky.com/photohistory/njphotographers.html it is possible to connect the R. T. Price, Robert T. Price & Robert T. Price & son to suggest that he possibly was active  from 1850 to 1866.

James Prentice

Retailer, Stereotypes, , ,

1859                66 Nassau Street, New York, New York.

James Prentice was listed in two advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York) and one entry from the 1859 New York City Directory.  The first advertisement ran on  May 23, 1859.  Spectacles, Stereoscopes and Views.—A New and splendid assortment can be had at 66 Nassau street.

The second advertisement appeared on May 31, 1859.  Spectacles, Stereoscopes and Views in great variety, at J. Prentice’s,  66 Nassau street.

The entry from the 1859 New York City Directory (residence section).  Jas. Prentice.  Math. Insts. 66 Nassau st. h.—33 Delancey.

James Prentice as a retailer is not listed in other photographic directories.

A. H. Preble

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Rooms in Temperance Hall, Woodville, Mississippi.

A H. Preble was recorded in one advertisement and two announcements in The Woodville Republican (Woodville, Mississippi).  The advertisement ran from April 22 to July 15, 1851 Daguerrean Gallery.  A. H. Preble would respectfully inform his friends and the public that he has taken his old room, the Temperance Hall, and is now prepared to wait upon all that are desirous of obtaining a perfect likeness.  Miniatures taken single or in groups, and colored true to life, in a superior style, and warranted not to fade.

Pictures and paintings of all kinds copied satisfactorily, or no charge made.

The first announcement appeared on May 27, 1851.  Mr. Preble is still taking miniatures in this place.  He is an adept in his profession.  Those wanting to see themselves as others see them, had better call early, and have their ‘pictur’ taken.

The second announcement appeared on June 17, 1851.  Mr. Preble, who has won for himself a high reputation as a Daguerrean, is still among us, immortalizing our Citizens.  We heard a lady the other day say that somebody had complimented her by stealing her picture.  It is no theft to steal a Bible or picture, unless it is done through mercenary motives.  A higher compliment could not be paid to a lady or an artist than that of stealing a picture.  We would say to those who desire a correct likeness, and a cheap one, to call at once on Mr. Preble.

A. H. Preble is not listed in other photographic directories.

R. C. Pratt

Daguerreotypes, ,

1844                Address Unknown, Binghamton, New York.

R. C. Pratt was recorded in an announcement on  September 26, 1844 in the Binghamton Courier (Binghamton, New York).  Daguerreotype Portraits.  We dropped in to Mr. R. C. Pratt’s room the other day and examined with much gratification his specimens in the Daguerreotype art.  They are certainly very superior, possessing a delicacy and finish and life, which we have rarely seen equaled and never surpassed.  Features and drapery are alike perfect.  Those of our citizens wishing likenesses of themselves or friends, will do well to call upon Mr. Pratt.  His stay here, he informed us, will not extend beyond a very few days.

R. C. Pratt is not recorded in other photographic directories.

E. William Pratt

Daguerreotypes, ,

1846                Address Unknown, New London, Connecticut.

E. William Pratt appeared in an announcement on December 4, 1846 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  View of the Atlantic Ashore.—We have received an excellent daguerreotype view of the steamer Atlantic, ashore on Fisher’s Island.  It was taken by Mr. E. Williams Pratt, the daguerreotype artist of New London.

E. William Pratt is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in New London, Connecticut.  It is unknown if Erastus W. Pratt recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry or E. W. Pratt (posted yesterday) are the same person.

E. W. Pratt

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849                Address Unknown, Taunton, Massachusetts.

E. W. Pratt was recorded in an announcement in the Taunton Daily Gazette (Taunton, Massachusetts) on August 11, 1849.  We would advise all of our citizens to visit the “Daguerrean Studio, “which is stopping in this place for a limited period.  The specimens speak volumes in favor of the artist, Mr. E. W. Pratt, and to those who are not ready supplied with a good Daguerreotype Picture, affords an opportunity rarely met with.  Give him a call before it is to late.

E. W. Pratt is not listed in other photographic directories as being active in Taunton, Massachusetts.  It is unknown if Erastus W. Pratt recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry or E. William Pratt (posted tomorrow) are the same person.

Powelson & Mendham

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1852-1853       177 Broadway, New York, New York.

Powelson & Mendham (Benjamin F. Powelson and Charles Mendham) are listed in two advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  The first advertisement appeared on April 29, 1852.  To Daguerreotypers.—Wanted, A First class Operator.  Apply to Powelson & Mendham, Daguerreotype Artists, 177 Broadway, from 8 to 12 o’clock in the morning.

The second advertisement ran on March 1 & 2, 1853.  Card.—B. F. Powelson Hereby Gives Notice, that he is no longer interested in the daguerrean gallery known under the firm of Powelson & Mendham.  He can now be found at Harrison’s rooms, No. 123 Broadway, where he will be happy to see his friends and well wishers.  A first rate picture guaranteed.

Both Benjamin F. Powelson and Charles Mendham are recorded in other photographic directories.  The above information helps to clarify information on the partnership recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Mr. Potter

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1851                Address Unknown, Burlington, Unknown.[1]                                                      1851                At the Adirondac, Keeseville, New York.

Mr. Potter was recorded in one announcement on April 19, 1851 in the Essex County Republican (Keeseville, New York).  Arts and Artists.  Mr. Tozer, late of Whitehall, an accomplished Oil Painter, and Mr. Potter of Burlington, Daguerrean, are located at the Adirondac, and can give Portraits, and pictures, equal to any other engaged in the art.

Mr. Potter is not listed in other photographic directories.

 

[1] Unknown if this is Burlington Vermont or New York.

John A. Post

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                Opposite Congress Hall, Patterson, New Jersey.

John A. Post appeared in one advertisement on August 24, 1848 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  Speeded For sale—For sale, a 16-strand Speeder, new and in prime receiving order.  Will be sold a bargain for cash.  Application to be made to John A. Post at the Daguerrean Rooms, opposite Congress Hall, Paterson, New Jersey.

John A. Post is not recorded in other photographic directories.