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W. Morris

Ambrotypes, , ,

1856-1857      Rooms over Callard’s Tailor Shop, Perrysburg, Ohio.                                                1858                Address Unknown, Perrysburg, Ohio.

W. Morris (possibly William Morris) was recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in The Perrysburg Journal (Perrysburg, Ohio). The advertisement ran from September 18, 1856 to April 2, 1857. W. Morris’ Patent Ambrotype Pictures.  This is a new and beautiful style of pictures, and is destined to supercede the Daguerreotype, because it has none of the Luster of the silver plate, is not reversed and can be seen in any light.  They are hermetically sealed, which sealing in impervious to air, water, or acid, and will not change in any climate, but remain fixed and imperisalable.

They are justly considered the most reliable Pictures ever presented to the world.  The public are invited to call at his rooms, over Callard’s tailor shop, where he will be in readiness to take Pictures in Cases, Lockets, Rings, or Pins.  Hours of operation from 7 A. M., to 6, P. M.  All are invited to call.

The announcement appeared on April 8, 1858.  The Waynesfield Guards, of Maumee paid us a visit last Thursday, and paraded through several of our principal streets.  The Guards are large, fine looking men, and their uniform is very neat and becoming.  When the company were opposite Morris’s Daguerrean gallery, a halt was ordered, and they were ambrotyped.  Capt. Robertson has a fine company, and the Guards have the right kind of Captain.

W.  Morris (probably William Morris) is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Perrysburg, Ohio from 1865.

 

Charles Morris

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1856                Address Unknown, Auburn, New York.                                                                            1856                Address Unknown, Penn Yan, New York.[1]

Charles Morris was recorded in two announcements in the Penn Yan Democrat (Penn-Yan, New York).  The first appeared on April 2, 1856.  Hung.—John Fitzgerald, the youth recently sentenced by Judge Welles, at Auburn, was hung in the Jail at this place at 5 minutes past 3 P. M., on Friday Last…Mr. Charles Morris, of this place took several Ambrotypes of the condemned boy on the morning of his execution, one or two of which he now has in his possession.  He is a remarkably good looking fellow; the countenance, as seen in the picture, evince no sign of the murderous and reckless disposition that his deed and actions showed him possessed of.  We shall probably give a short account of his execution next week.

The second announcement appeared on April 9, 1856.  From the Auburn Daily Advertiser, of March 28th.  Execution of John Fitzgerald—A Hardened Criminal….Yesterday he sat for his Daguerreotype….The Daguerreotype was taken by Charles Morris, of Penn Yan….

Charles Morris is possibly listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as Charles Y. Morris active in Auburn from 1856-1860.

[1] Unknown address and location.  First article states that he is from Auburn, second article states he is from Penn Yan.  John Craig Craig’s Daguerrean Registry records him as being from Auburn.

B. S. Morrill

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1851-1852       Rooms in Allen’s Block, Ravenna, Ohio

B. S. Morrill was recorded in five Advertisements and two announcements in the Portage Sentinel (Ravenna, Ohio). The first advertisement ran from June 16 to July 14, 1851. Photographic Likenesses! Morrill & Co.  Respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Ravenna and vicinity that they have taken Rooms in Allen’s Block, Opposite the Odd Fellows’ Hall, Where they have arranged a superior Sky-Light, and are now prepared to receive visitors and execute Miniatures in the very best style, and with every recent improvement.

Being well aware that the public have been grossly imposed upon by would-be Artist, the subscribers would only say, that having had ten years constant practice in some of the principal Cities in the United States, they feel full confidence in their ability to please the most fastidious, and to the discerning citizens, and the public we would say, please call and examine our productions, and judge for yourselves.

Having an endless variety of Plain And Fancy Stock, purchased for cash, at head quarters, and visitors can make as good selections as in New York, Philadelphia or Boston, at such prices as cannot fail to please.  Our Moto, Quick Dales and small profits.

Come One, Come All.  Don’t Mistake The Rooms, Morrill & Co.  P. S. Our rooms are large and pleasantly situated, and we pledge ourselves to use our best endeavors to make them as pleasant to visitors as any Establishment of this kind in the State.

The first announcement appeared on July 21, 1851.  Daguerreotype Pictures.  By reference to a card in our advertising column, it will be seen that Wm. B. Matthews has disposed of his entire interest in the Daguerrean business in this place to Morrill & Co., and that he will make no more pictures in this town.  Messrs. Morrill & Co. have a fine suit of rooms in Allen’s block a few rods east of the public square, where they are producing pictures which for correctness of representation and beauty of finish cannot be surpassed by those of any other artist in the country.  An inspection of their work cannot fail to give convince any one of their ability to give entire satisfaction.  Those who secure the “shadow ere the substance fade,” should not fail to pay them a visit.

The second advertisement ran from July 21 to August 4, 1851.  Read And Consider!  Matthews having made arrangements with Johnson & Fellows, of Cleveland, to enter their employment for a certain length of time, has disposed of his entire interest in the Daguerrian Business, To B. S. Morrill & Co., and according to an agreement with them will make no more Pictures in this County, and would most cheerfully recommend all those wanting Perfect Specimens of the Art to patronize them; fully knowing their knowledge of the business equal to any other artist in the east or west, your humble servant not excepted.  Wm. B. Matthews.  Ravenna, July 14, 1851.

The third advertisement ran from July 28, 1851 to January 12, 1852.  Morrill & Co.’s Sky-Light Daguerrean Rooms.  Allens Block, Opposite The Odd Fellows Hall, Ravenna.  Miniatures taken and warranted equal to any in the Union.  Office hours from 8 A. M., to 6 P. M.

The second announcement appeared on November 10, 1851.  Alone in his Gallery.—Morrill has purchased the interest of Mr. Murphy in the late firm of Morrill & Co., and is ‘going it alone.’  He will give you pictures true to the life in an incredible short space of time.  Call at his rooms and be able to see yourselves as others see you.

The fourth advertisement ran from March 15 to May 17, 1852.  Daguerreotypes, Mr. Thomas Murphy, having become sole proprietor of the rooms formerly occupied by B. S. Morrill and himself, has taken in to partnership Mr. C. Gorton. They would most respectfully announce to the ladies and gentlemen of Ravenna, and surrounding country, that they have fitted up the rooms, and are now ready to take pictures in a style not surpassed in the State.  No trouble will be spared to make every thing pleasant and agreeable, and give entire satisfaction.—Pictures taken for One Dollar and upwards.  A good variety of plain and fancy stock always on hand. Call and see us.  Murphy & Gorton.   Ravenna, March 9, 1852.

B. S. Morrill is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Morand & Peale

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1842                Broadway, opposite the City Hall and Park, New York, New York.

Morand & Peale (probably Augustus Morand & C. W. Peale) were recorded in an advertisement that ran from March 1 to 14, 1842 in the New York Tribune (New York, New York).  New York Museum, Formerly Peale’s, Broadway opposite the City Hall and Park.

The whole collection has recently undergone a new arrangement and many valuable articles added to it.  The Portrait Gallery has been greatly increased and enlarged, as well as the Lecture Room.

Among the Miscellaneous Curiosities may be named the Egyptian Mummy from the City of Thebes, at least 3000 years old, Javanese and other Idols, Sephulcral Vessels containing Ashes of the Dead, Curious Coral (Neptune’s Punch Bowl,) Sea Lions, Siamese Twins, in Wax, &c.

Daguerreotype Likenesses taken from 9 to 4 every day, in a few seconds of time and neatly by Messrs. Morand & Peale.

At 4 o’clock every afternoon some highly interesting experiments in Mesmerism or Animal Magnetism take place.  The subject is a blind lady of intelligence and the operator is Rubens Peale, manager of the museum.

Philosophical Experiments take place every evening in the lecture Room at half past 7; and every Saturday after noon at 3 o’clock.  Fancy Glass Working by Mr. Marshall.  Yearly Tickets for a single person $3; gentleman and lady $5, and for a family $10.  Day visitors admitted the same evening without further charge.  Admission, as usual, 25 cents; Children half price.

Morand & Peale are not recorded in other photographic directories.  Augustus Morand is recorded in other directories, but C. W. Peale is not.

William H. Moore

Ambrotypes, ,

1857                Address Unknown, [Marion, Ohio.]

William H. Moore was recorded in one announcement on October 22, 1857 in The Wyandot Pioneer (Upper Sandusky, Ohio).  Premiums Awarded at the Sixth Annual Fair, Wyandot Co., Agricultural Society, October, A. D. 1857….Discretionary Premiums…

Best variety of Ambrotypes, specially recommended and diploma unanimously awarded; Wm. H. Moore.

William H. Moore is possibly the same person recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Marion, Ohio in 1859 (until 1897).

A. Moore

Ambrotypes, , ,

1856                Address & Location Unknown, Ohio.                                                                            1858                Address & Location Unknown, Ohio.

A. Moore was recorded in two announcements in The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel (Cadiz, Ohio). The first announcement appeared on October 22, 1856.  List of Premiums Awarded at the Ninth Annual Exhibition of the Harrison County Agricultural Society, held in Cadiz, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 8, 9, and 10, 1856….Ambrotype…First Premium, A. Moore….Diploma.

The second announcement appeared on October 20, 1858.  Award and Premiums of the Harrison County Agricultural Society, for the year 1858….Ambrotype…First Premium, A. Moore.

An A. Moore is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in 1859-1865 in Deersville, Ohio.  It is possibly the same person, the distance between Deersville and Cadiz Ohio is about 12 miles.

Moore & Gilbert

Daguerrean Boat, Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1854                At the Wharf, Pomeroy, Ohio.                                                                                                    1854                At the Wharf, Middleport, Ohio.                                                                                        1854                At the Wharf, Cheshire, Ohio.

Moore & Gilbert were recorded in two announcements and one advertisement in the Meigs County Telegraph (Pomeroy, Ohio).  The first announcement appeared on  July 25, 1854 Daguerreotypes.—Those who wish to preserve likenesses of themselves or friends, do not lack opportunity.  Lamartine is at our landing with his Yacht.  Handbills on the corners announce the fact that a couple of Itinerants have taken rooms over Branch’s store, and we are assured, by letter, that Messrs. Moore & Gilbert will be here next week with their Daguerrean Yacht.

Of the relative merits of the two first named we cannot speak—having never examined their work.  But if our friends are in no hurry, we can promise them something rich when Moore & Gilbert arrive.  During our recent absence, we visited them, and more recently they have sent us some specimens of their work, which may be seen by calling at our office.  We pronounce them good.  We think, therefore, our friends will lose nothing by waiting a few days.

The advertisement ran from August 8 to October 3, 1854.  Daguerrean Boat.  The subscribers take pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Middleport, that they have arrived with their Daguerreotype Boat, and are now ready to take pictures in such style, and at such prices as cannot fail to give satisfaction.  With our large Sky-Light, we are prepared to take pictures in cloudy as well as clear weather.  Moore & Gilbert.

The second announcement appeared on October 17, 1854.  Moore & Gilbert.—Our Citizens in the vicinity of Eight Mile Island who desire to have a life-like picture taken, can now have an opportunity of having it taken by Moore & Gilbert, at their Daguerrean Boat, lying at Cheshire.  During their stay here they took something like one hundred likenesses, a fact which goes to show that they give satisfaction to the public.  Any one visiting the boat can see specimens which do the proprietors credit as artist.  By the way, among the specimens we noticed an excellent likeness of Bro. Thomson, of the Pomeroy Telegraph, which seemed to attract the attention of young ladies generally.  Shouldn’t wonder if that is a sly way he has of advertising for a wife.  It was undoubtedly the picture of the best looking gentleman on the boat, until ours was placed along side of it.—Western Mess.

Moore & Gilbert do not appear in other photographic directories.  (Probably J. Charles Moore)

Moore & Cohen

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1857                Rooms above G. A. Neafus Clothing Store, Clinton, Louisiana.

Moore & Cohen were recorded in an advertisement that ran from January 17 to June 20, 1857 in The Feliciana Democrat (Clinton, Louisiana). Spiritualism Exposed.  The undersigned would respectfully inform the public of the town of Clinton and surrounding country, that they continue the Daguerreian and Ambrotype Gallery lately occupied by Mr. McClure above the store of G. A. Neafus; they particularly invite the public to call and examine their new process of oil painted Ambrotypes.  Those desirous, may obtain life size portraits on canvas; any number of Photographic duplicates provided either plain or colored in oil.  Moore & Cohen.

Moore & Cohen are not recorded in other photographic directories.

O. Monroe

Melainotypes, , , ,

1857                Address Unknown, Dunkirk, New York.

O. Monroe was recorded in an announcement on October 7, 1857 in the Westfield Republican (Westfield, New York). Agricultural Society Report…Painting &c….

In the Daguerreotype Department, there were several exhibitions deserving of more than a Passing notice from your Committee, but as the scale of premiums have been limited, we are reluctantly compelled to contain ourselves to the following;

Best specimens of Daguerreotypes, called Melainotypes, to No. 162, O. Monroe, Dunkirk; 2d do. No. 158.

The committee would respectfully recommend a premium of the 2d class to. No. 316 G. R. Martin, being four Photographs in oil.

There were on exhibition three Ambrotypes without numbers from Messrs. Palmer, Bartholomew & Co. Westfield, deserving much credit for their perfection and life-like expression of the specimens presented for inspection.

O. Monroe was recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Palmer and Dunkirk, New York in 1859.

G. A. Monell

Ambrotypes, ,

1859                Rooms at the Morse House, Port Jervis, New York.

G. A. Monell was recorded in one advertisement that ran from July 14 to October 13, 1859 in the

Tri-State Union (Port Jervis, New York).  Ambrotypes!  G. A. Monell respectfully announce to the citizens of Port Jervis and vicinity, that having engaged and fitted up Rooms at the Morse House, opposite St. John & Everett’s Store, where he will remain for the purpose of taking Likenesses By the new and Beautiful Ambrotype Process This new style of portraits is soon destined to supersede the far-famed Daguerreotype, as they possess many qualities superior to them.  They can be viewed in any angle of light, being divested of that glare so objectionable in a Daguerreotype.  Besides, they are much more durable, as they are impervious to either air or water; being, as their name imports, Imperishable.

If you want a relic to which every coming year will give additional value, on which will remind you of the progress made by the imprints of time, and as a souvenir which will be the most acceptable present to those whom you may bequeath it.  Pause not, Hesitate Not!—but step up to the Gallery, and in a few brief moments you will be placed in possession of a “faithful resemblance of the Human Face divine,” enclosed in a handsome case, and finished with artistic care and skill.

Children’s Likenesses, Are taken by this Art with almost absolute certainty.—Old Daguerreotypes copied and rendered perfectly durable, and improved, on the Ambrotype plate.  Likenesses inserted in Lockets and Breastpins.  This new art taught on favorable terms.  Cloudy or Clear weather equally favorable for this Art.  Much better pictures can be taken in dark dresses than in light ones.

All are invited to call and examine for themselves.  Every variety of Pictures taken, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed.

G. A. Monell is not recorded in other photographic directories.