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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.

J. M. Petch

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1849                Address and Location Unknown, New York.

J. M. Petch was recorded in one announcement that appeared  on September 28, 1849 in the Jamestown Journal (Jamestown, New York).  From the Fredonia Censor.  Annual Fair of the Chautauqua County Agricultural Society….Miscellaneous in-door articles…

Specimens of Daguerreotype likenesses        Battle & Hadley            1.00                                        Specimens of Daguerreotype likenesses        S. Ward                               .75                                          Specimens of Daguerreotype likenesses        J. M. Petch                         .50

J. M. Petch is not recorded in other photographic directories.

P. Persac

Daguerrean Boat, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1854                Boat at the Landing, Plaquemine, Louisiana.

P. Persac appeared in one advertisement in the Southern Sentinel (Plaquemine, Louisiana) that ran on October 21, 1854.  “Secure the Shadow Ere the Substance Fades.”  P. Persac, Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Plaquemine and vicinity, that he has a Flat Boat, for a short time at the Landing where he is prepared to take daguerreotype Portraits.   In all weather, in a few seconds of time.  Life-like portraits single or in groups.  Daguerreotypes at the residence of the sick or deceased.  Oil Paintings, Drawings, Daguerreotypes, &c. copied.  Public Buildings, private edifices, &c. &c.

A good assortment of plain and fancy cases always on hand.  No person will be required to take Pictures unless perfectly satisfied.  Strangers and citizens are invited to call and examine specimens. His long and successful practice in the business, with the very superior light, enables him to compete with the best artist of the age.  Hours for operating, from 8 A. M. until 4 P. M.

P. Persac is not recorded in other photographic directories.