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J. Moss

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849                Main Street, over Kollenberg’s Confectionary Store, Evansville, Indiana.

J. Moss was recorded in an advertisement that ran from November 16 to December 13, 1849 in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana).  Portraits As Natural As Life!  Mr. J. Moss, respectfully solicits the attention of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Evansville and vicinity to his beautiful Daguerreotype Portraits, which may be seen at his room on Main st., over Kollenberg’s confectionary store.  Having procured one of the best German instruments, and being familiar with all the improvements in the mode of operating, he is enabled to take Likenesses, which, for durability of impression, surprising accuracy and beauty, and Life-like expression cannot be surpassed.  He keeps constantly on hand a great variety of cases Plain and Fancy.  Ladies and gentlemen are anxiously invited to call and examine his numerous specimens taken by this truly wonderful art.  No charge for visitors.  Pictures can be taken in clear or cloudy weather.  All those who wish to get a good Likeness should call soon, as he will remain only while business favors him.  Thorough instructions given in the art in all its branches.  Terms always reasonable.  Mr. Moss may be found at all times at his room or the Sherwood House.

N. B. Dark dresses take more beautiful than light.

J. Moss is not recorded in other photographic directories.

E. A. Mosier

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852                Rooms over Dr. Carr’s Drug Store, Morgantown, Virginia.

E. A. Mosier was recorded in one advertisement that ran from May 13 to July 24, 1852 in the Monongalia Mirror (Morgantown, Virginia). E. A. Mosier Daguerrean Artist, Respectfully informs the citizens of Morgantown and vicinity that he has taken the room over Dr. Carr’s Drug Store, where he is prepared to furnish all who wish an elegant Daguerreotype Likeness.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens at the room.

Old Likenesses taken in exchange, and a reasonable reduction made.  Persons taken after deceased.  Instructions given in the art.

E. A. Mosier is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Gustave A. Moses

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , ,

1856                Address Unknown, New Orleans, Louisiana.                                                                1856                Rooms at Thespian Hall, Clinton, Louisiana.                                                            1856                White’s Hotel, Clinton, Louisiana.                                                                                  1856                Union Hotel, Clinton, Louisiana.                                                                                  1856                Address Unknown, Woodville, Louisiana.

Gustave A. Moses was recorded in two advertisements and four announcements in The Feliciana Democrat (Clinton, Louisiana).  The first advertisement ran from July 26 to October 18, 1856.

Daguerreotypes!  Ambrotypes And Photographs.  G. Moses, direct from the City of New Orleans, would inform the public, and the citizens of Clinton, that he is prepared to take In A Superior Manner, Pictures by either of the above named processes.

Rooms, At Thespian Hall.  Pictures warranted, and never delivered until satisfactory.  Those wishing pictures must apply at once, as his stay in this place will be of short duration.

The first announcement appeared on August 2, 1856.  We have seen some specimens of Mr. Moses’ Daguerreotyping and Ambrotyping.  They evince his capacity as an artist.  Those desiring pictures can find him at White’s Hotel.  See Advertisement.

The second announcement appeared on August 16, 1856.  Positively The Last Week.—Persons desirous of procuring Daguerrean, Ambrotype, or Photograph Likenesses, from B. Moses, must call during the coming week, as it is positively the last that he can remain in Clinton.

The third announcement appeared on September 20, 1856.  G. Moses has returned from New Orleans with a large supply of cases and frames of all kinds, and can be found at his room at the Union Hotel, where he is prepared to serve all who may favor him with their patronage.  By a new improvement he is enabled to take ambrotype pictures in lockets, breast-pins, ladies’ fans, gents’ hat, &c.  No one desirous of obtaining a fine picture, should neglect the present opportunity, but call at once.

The fourth announcement appeared on October 18, 1856.  The Last Chance.—To-day and Monday are the last days that G. Moses will remain in Clinton, as he leaves for Woodville.  The superior Ambrotypes that this gentleman has taken here, fully justifies us in recommending him to the citizens of that place.  He will there have the assistance of his brother, also a skillful operator.

The second advertisement ran from October 25, 1856 to February 7, 1857.   Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, And Photographs.  G. Rosenberger having received instructions from G. Moses, and having experience in the art of taking Daguerreotypes, will be ready by the first of the coming month, to take likenesses by any of the above named processes.

Gustave A. Moses is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in New Orleans.

Morse

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1850-1851       271 Main Street, Waldo Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Morse (partnership of Aldrich & Morse) was recorded in an advertisement that ran from January 1 to March 14, 1851 in the Worcester Daily Spy (Worcester, Massachusetts).  Now Is The Time, And Waldo Block is the Place.  In order to introduce our Types to the public, we shall sell them for a few days for fifty cents.  In the Best Cases for One Dollar, such as are sold for $1.50 at other rooms.  We intend to attract the public to our Rooms by making good Miniatures at fair prices, rather than by a display of Stained Glass, costly Mirrors, Tapestry Carpets, &c.  Beware of humbugs, and remember our Rooms are up only one flight of stairs, and that we have decidedly The Best Light in the City.  Aldrich & Morse.  Worcester. Nov. 2, 1850.

Morse is not listed in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list the partnership as being active in Albany, New York in 1851-1852.

Mrs. B. F. Morse

Ambrotypes, , ,

1858                Rooms in Sharp’s Block, Front Street, Opposite Post Office, Fremont, Ohio.

Mrs. B. F. Morse was recorded in an advertisement and announcement in the Fremont Journal (Fremont, Ohio).  The advertisement ran from September 10 to November 26, 1858.  Special Notice.  Mrs. B. F. Morse, Having taken the rooms formerly occupied by Dr. E. J. Conger, in Sharps Block, up-stairs, directly opposite the Post Office, Front street, which has been fitted up with all the fixtures necessary to carry on the Ambrotype Business, in all its varieties and styles.  Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to call and examine specimens.

The announcement appeared on November 26, 1858.  Ambrotyping.  We don’t believe there is a man, woman, or child but what likes to look at a good picture, whether it be a landscape, comic, romantic, or the “human face divine.”  Madam Sherer and Mrs. Morse are now taking pictures in Sharp’s building opposite the Post Office, which we think will please all who will take time to examine them.  Madam Sherer is a newcomer here and if she can give our citizens satisfaction in the art, will remain.  Her pictures are very fine.—We advise our friends, particularly the ladies, to call at the rooms of Mrs. Sherer & Morse.

Mrs. B. F. Morse is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as Mrs. Morse active in Fremont, Ohio in 1859-1860 in the partnership of Sherer & Morse.   

L. Morse

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1849                142 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.

L. Morse was recorded in an advertisement that ran from January 11 to 27, 1849.  In the Worcester Daily Spy (Worcester, Massachusetts).  A Card.  That new beginner of the Daguerrean Art, who styles himself the “Skillful Artist,” and who alludes to ne as an “inexperienced youth,” should recollect that his own experience has not been very great, as it is well known that he took his first lesson of L. Babbit, only a few months since, and if any person by reading his advertisement should imagine he was a “skillful artist,” an examination of his types, would at once dispel the illusion.  Having the advantage of more practical experience and a better light, I engage to make a Better picture for Seventy-Five Cents, than can be made by any other 75 cent operator in this city.   L. Morse, 142 Main st.

L. Morse is not listed in other photographic directories as being active in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1849.  L. Morse is possibly L. H. Morse and also Leonard H. Morse.  L. H. Morse is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active at Whitehurst’s gallery in 1856 in Richmond, Virginia.  Leonard H. Morse is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1852 and 1854.

George Morse

Ambrotypes, , ,

1856                Address Unknown, Union Village, New York.

George Morse was recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in the Washington County People’s Journal (Union Village, New York).  The announcement appeared on September 18, 1856.  Ambrotypes.—Our readers will perceive by the advertisement of Mr. Morse, that they have now an opportunity of procuring the new and beautiful style of picture called the Ambrotype.  The Ambrotype is generally adjusted superior to the daguerreotype.  Mr. M. and his associate, Mr. Rablen, are skillful operators; they have a good instrument, and keep on hand an excellent assortment of cases.  We have seen several pictures executed by them, which for richness of tone, beauty of finish and accuracy in delineating the human face divine, cannot well be surpassed, either in city or country.  Give them a call.

The advertisement ran from September 18 to November 27, 1856.  Ambrotypes.  George Morse, would respectfully announce to the citizens of Washington County and vicinity that he is now located for a few weeks at Union-Village for the purpose of making Ambrotypes.

He has engaged the services of Mr. W. H. Rablen, of Troy, who for the past 14 years has been engaged in Daguerreotyping in the principal cities in this State, and therefore has had an excellent opportunity of engaging in all new styles of Pictures as they have made their appearance.  Being among the first who launched into the Glass process and for the last 18 months practicing that branch alone, he confidently asserts that he will produce as good a Picture as can be produced by the Ambrotype process; for proof, bring along one of your best Ambrotypes and let him have a “shot at you.”

An Ambrotype is taken on Plate Glass, then hermetically sealed between two glasses, so that it cannot be effected by either air or water.  Mr. Morse returns his sincere thanks for the patronage that he has already met with.  Geo. Morse. September, 1856.

George Morse is not recorded in other photographic directories.

George P. Morse

Photographs, , , , ,

1859                691 Broadway, New York, New York.

George P. Morse was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on September 9, 1859 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Photograph Gallery For Sale—Large, And well located; only up one flight of stairs; five year lease, with or with out specimens and apparatus; is between Brady and Gurney’s, 691 Broadway.  A fine locality for bon ton business.  Inquire of George P. Morse, on the premises.[1]

George P. Morse is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as George D. Morse in 1860 at 691 Broadway.  This is the same address as Silas A. Holmes.

[1] 691 Broadway is Silas A. Holmes address, he also uses the term “bon ton” in his advertisements.

A. Morrison

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1855                            Rooms over the Post Office, Camden, South Carolina.

A. Morrison was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on  November 6, 1855 in The Camden Weekly Journal (Camden, South Carolina).  Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber begs leave to inform the citizens of Camden and surrounding country, that he has taken rooms over the Post Office, and respectfully solicits a call from the citizens, Whether they wish pictures or not.  He is provided with the most approved Apparatus and with a good selection of material.  Plates, Cases, &c., of various qualities and sizes, in which he will place pictures single or in groups, and warrant them to be taken in the best style of the Art, and never fade.  Once more I say give me a call—sit for your picture, and in no case are you requested to take it unless entirely satisfactory. A. Morrison.

A. Morrison is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Camden in 1854.  See A. P. Morrison posted yesterday (4-27-20).

A. P. Morrison

Ambrotypes, , ,

1856                Unknown location, Camden, South Carolina.

A. P. Morrison was recorded in an advertisement that appeared on July 8, 1856 in The Camden Weekly Journal (Camden, South Carolina). Ambrotypes.  The subscriber begs leave to inform the citizens of Camden and surrounding country, that he is now prepared to take those beautiful pictures called Ambrotypes, a new process—pictures taken on glass.  These pictures are not reversed like the Daguerreotype but represent the sitter and other objects in their true and natural position.  They also can be seen in any angle of light, and are destitute of that glare or reflection, so obnoxious in the Daguerreotype.  The shades are distinct and clear; the light of the pearly white, while the middle tints are brilliant and accurate, making a style of picture at once soft-toned, pleasing and harmonious—never solarizing or blurring the linen or other white drapery.  They cannot be defaced, get dusty or dim by the sweat of the glass, are impervious to air, water or acid and will retain their brilliancy for ages.  Now is the time to get facsimiles of your little children.  A picture can be taken in a few seconds.  Come soon, my stay cannot be long in Camden, unless well patronized.  A. P. Morrison, Artist,

A. P. Morrison is not recorded in other photographic directories.  An A. Morrison is recorded in other photographic directories, and in tomorrows post as being active in Camden in 1854, it is unknown at this time if they are the same person.