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Messrs. Pride

Daguerreotypes, ,

1844                Rooms in the Cobble Stone Block, Batavia, New York.

Messrs. Pride were recorded in two announcements in The Spirit of the Times (Batavia, New York).  The first announcement ran on March 27, 1844.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.—It may not be known to many of our readers that the Messrs. Pride have taken one of the upper rooms in the Cobble-Stone block, and are prepared to furnish Daguerreotype Miniatures on the “shortest notice.  We examined several that were taken yesterday, many of which were as perfect as could possibly be taken.  They warrant a faithful picture to any one who will sit,—one which shall be satisfactory to the sitter.  Our citizens will find it a pleasant place to lounge for a half hour.  Call and see for yourself.

The second announcement appeared on April 3, 1844.  Photographic Likenesses.—The Messrs. Pride continue to furnish accurate portraits at their daguerrian Gallery, in the Cobble Stone block.  The likenesses taken yesterday and the day before are excellent.  Call and examine them, or come and see ours.

Messrs. Pride are not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. Cephas Pride

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849                One Door North of N. M. Wardwell’s store, Pulaski, New York.

J. Cephas Pride is recorded in one advertisement that ran on May 16 & 23, 1849 in the Richland Courier (Pulaski, New York).  Daguerreotype Likenesses.  The Subscriber would respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen of Pulaski and vicinity, that he has opened a Daguerrean Gallery, one door north of N. M. Wardwell’s store, where he will be happy to receive a call from his friends; and pledge himself that he will take their Miniatures better than any other artist has been able to do heretofore, in this place.  J. Cephas Pride.  Pulaski, May 9, 1849.

J. Cephas Pride is not recorded in other photographic directories.

G. B. Pride

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849-1850       Ford’s Building, north of the Salmon River House, Pulaski, New York.

G. B. Pride was recorded in one advertisement that ran from September 5, 1849 to February 6, 1850 in the Richland Courier (Pulaski, New York).  Daguerrean Gallery, In the second story of Ford’s building, north of the Salmon River House, Pulaski, N. Y.  G. B. Pride Would inform his friends and the public that he is now in readiness to wait upon them, and as he has been to much expense in procuring the best materials, and fitting up a suitable gallery, he feels confident of being able to give perfect satisfaction.  A perfect likeness warranted in all cases.  Pulaski.

G. B. Pride is not recorded in other photographic directories.

E. Pricemer

Retailer, ,

1841                3 Broad Street, New York, New York.

E. Pricemer was recorded in one advertisement that ran from March 23 to April 13, 1841.  Just Received From France, and for sale by E. Pricemer, 3 Broad street—Large and small Daguerreotype Plates, Hyposulfite of Soda, Cripoli, Daguerreotype Drawings of the Monuments of Paris and Rome.

E.Pricemer is not recorded in other photographic directories as a retailer of daguerreian supplies.

S. W. Price

Colorist, Portrait Painter, , , ,

1857                Between Main and Franklin Streets, Clarksville, Tennessee.

S. W. Price is recorded in two announcements in the Clarksville Chronicle (Clarksville, Tennessee). The first announcement appeared on November 20, 1857. We are pleased to see that our clever friend and accomplished artist, Mr. S. W. Price, has returned to our city, to remain a short time.  We are shown a specimen of his skill, in the way of coloring upon the Photograph likeness of our Editor.  It is certainly a fine specimen of art.

If, with McCormac to take the picture, and Price to do the coloring, our senior’s face is not well taken, then there is no use in any one else trying.  In our opinion, this Photograph cannot be surpassed.

The second announcement appeared on May 21, 1858.  Mr. Price is again in our midst Mr. Price is a painter of decided merit, and if evidence of that fact were wanting, his picture of that fact were wanting, his picture of Mr. Fillmore is sufficient to place the matter beyond a doubt.  Mr. Price is also a high-toned and honorable gentleman, and we bespeak for him a liberal share of patronage.  We presume he will resume his employment as colorer of Photographers for Mr. W. J. McCormac.  Success attend them both.

S. W. Price is not recorded in other photographic directories. There is a possibility that this is Samuel Woodson Price a portrait and figure painter who was active in Kentucky and Tennessee prior to the Civil War.

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.