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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.

William L. Perry

Daguerreotypes, ,

1846                            Concert Hall, Holly Springs, Mississippi.

William L. Perry was recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in The Guard  (Holly Springs, Mississippi).  The announcement appeared on July 3, 1846.  Miniatures.—All who wish to obtain a correct likeness of themselves or family, would do well to call on Mr. Perry, at Concert Hall, as it will probably be the last opportunity they may ever have of obtaining a true picture of ‘the human face divine.’  His miniatures are excellent, and prices very moderate.  See advertisement in today’s paper.

The advertisement ran from July 3 to 15, 1846.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Wm. L. Perry, announces to the ladies and gentlemen of Holly Springs and vicinity, that he has opened a Daguerrean Gallery at Concert Hall, where he will be happy to trace the “face divine,” in a style natural and graceful, and upon terms that will satisfy the most economical.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens.

William L. Perry is not recorded in other photographic directories.

E. Perry

Daguerreotypes, ,

1846                            Address Unknown, Danville Green, Vermont.                                                        1848                            Address Unknown, Danville, Vermont.

E. Perry was recorded in two advertisements in The Caledonian (St. Johnsbury, Vermont).  The first advertisement ran from January 17 to February 7, 1846. Daguerreotypes.  E. Perry, Would say to those wishing to obtain superior Daguerreotype Miniatures, that he is fully prepared to execute Portraits in a style that cannot fail to please, and at a price so moderate that no one can reasonably object to it.  Unless the Portrait suits, and is in every way a finished production, he does not require the applicant to purchase it.

Ladies and Gentlemen may call and examine specimens almost any hour of the day, and Portraits will generally be taken at any time, by day light, without regard to weather.

Also, on hand, and for Sale, as usual, a good assortment of Watches and Jewelry.  Watch Repairing done to order, and with dispatch.  Danville Green, Jan 12, 1846.

The second advertisement ran from November 18 to December 23, 1848.  Watches and Jewelry.  The subscriber has just received from New York a good assortment of Goods in his line.

Gold and Silver Levers, Lepines and common Verge Watches; Gold and Silver Pencils, Gold Pens, Spectacles, Thimbles, Breast Pins in a great variety; Gold Rings, Silver, Table and Tea Spoons; also Fancy Goods; which will be sold at the lowest prices.         E. Perry.  Danville, Oct. 1848.

Daguerreotypes.  Portraits taken in a superior style, perfectly true to nature, of vary fine tone and finish, and in all kinds of weather.  E. P.

E. Perry is not recorded in other photographic directories.

M B. Perkins

Ambrotypes, ,

1858-1859       Address Unknown, Union Village, New York.

M B. Perkins was recorded in one advertisement that ran from June 24, 1858 to February 24, 1859 in the Washington County People’s Journal (Union Village, New York).  A card.  M. B. Perkins invites the attention of the public to a large assortment of Jewelry And Silver Ware, Watches And Clocks,–some new and very desirable patterns—all good articles—which he will sell lower than the same quality of goods can be purchased at any other establishment this side of the City—in fact at City prices.

Particular attention paid to the Repairing of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry in a skillful manner.  All Work Warranted.

Ambrotypes Taken in the best style of the Art.  Union-Village.

M B. Perkins is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as M. J. Perkins possibly M. B. Perkins active in 1859 in Greenwich, New York, Union Village, Washington County.  The town was known as Union Village until 1867 when the name was changed to Greenwich, New York.

W. B. Pennington

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855                Rooms at D. Hummer’s Store, Middleport, Ohio.

W. B. Pennington was recorded in one advertisement that ran from July 10 to August 14, 1855 in the Meigs County Telegraph (Pomeroy, Ohio).  Best daguerrean Likenesses, Call And See!  The subscriber would respectfully announce to the citizens of Middleport and vicinity that he can be found at D. Hummer’s Store, where he will remain permanently, for the purpose of taking Daguerrean Likenesses of all who may be pleased to call on him, from Quarters to the smallest Locket, single or in groups.  As he is supplied with Farris Accelerator, he is enabled to take likenesses in from 2 to 15 seconds at all times, regardless of weather.  Persons desirous of having their likenesses would do well to call to day, to-morrow may be to late.—

“Tis wise to secure the shadow ere the substance flies.”  N. B. Careful instruction given to persons wishing to engage in the business. July 10.  W. B. Pennington.

W. B. Pennington is not listed in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a B. (Barclay) Pennington who was active in Tiffon, Ohio in 1860, but it is unknown if they are the same person.

Mr. Penbroke

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                Address Unknown, Monfordsville, Kentucky.

Mr. Penbroke was recorded in two announcements the first appeared on April 12,1856 in The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia).  A Guilty Pair Discovered.— A correspondent of the Bowling Green (Ky.) Standard furnishes the following interesting scene as having occurred in Monfordsville on the 7th ult., to wit:   A daguerrean artist, with a lady who was not his wife, had been operating in the quiet town aforesaid—the gentleman taking pictures and the lady teaching music—for some months. They had gotten music, instruments and all necessary “et ecteras,”and were meeting with great success.  On Friday, the 7th, they were seated at the dinner table, edifying the natives with the following wonderful dialogue.  Mr. Penbroke, (the gentleman’s name) addressing his dear lady, said:

“There seems, my dear, to be some prejudice in Kentucky against Yankees.”

“Oh, yes,” she replied, “but you and I will leave no grounds for prejudice; we’ll clear ourselves, and—

Mr. Penbroke, allow me to introduce you to the Sheriff of Nelson county,” said a hoarse voice behind him.  The Sheriff, then, upon a warrant, proceeded to handcuff the aforesaid Penbroke and lady.  The facts are these:  Penbroke had living in the East a wife and one child; the lady had living in New York a husband and two children.  But Cupid being stronger than law or duty, they eloped to the far West, to live as husband and wife!

The man who introduced the Sheriff was the lady’s father, who, immediately on seeing his daughter, fainted.  He resides in New York, is a man of great wealth, and had lavished vast sums upon his only daughter, whom he tenderly loved.  He had followed them 1,700 miles when he found them.  She is young, beautiful and accomplished, and married well.  Here, indeed, was a “bankruptcy of the heart.”  The guilty pair was placed in a vehicle in company with the wretched father, and are now “gone East.”

The second a few days later on April 16, 1856 in the Raftsman’s Journal (Clearfield, Pennsylvania).  A Surprise.—A correspondent of the Bowling Green (Ky.) Standard furnishes the following interesting scene as having occurred in Monfordsville on the 7th ult.  A daguerrean artist, with a lady represented as being his wife, had been operating in the town aforesaid—he taking pictures, she teaching music—for some months, and were meeting with great success.  On the day named, they were seated at the dinner table, edifying the natives with the following wonderful dialogue.  Mr. Penbroke, (the gentleman’s name, ) said:

“There seems, my dear, to be some prejudice in Kentucky against Yankees.”

“Oh, yes,” she replied, “but you and I will leave no grounds for prejudice; we’ll clear ourselves, and—

Mr. Penbroke, allow me to introduce you to the Sheriff of Nelson county,” said a hoarse voice behind him.  The Sheriff, then, upon a warrant, proceeded to handcuff the aforesaid Penbroke and lady.

The facts are these:  Penbroke had living in the East a wife and one child; the lady had living in New York a husband and two children.  But Cupid being stronger than law or duty, they eloped to the far West, to live as husband and wife!  The man who introduced the Sheriff was the lady’s father, who, immediately on seeing his daughter, fainted.  He resides in New York, is a man of great wealth, and had lavished vast sums upon his only daughter, whom he tenderly loved.  He had followed them 1,700 miles when he found them.  She is young, beautiful and accomplished, and married well.  Here, indeed, was a “bankruptcy of the heart.”  The guilty pair was placed in a vehicle in company with the wretched father, and are now “gone East.”

Mr. Penbroke is not recorded in other photographic directories.