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Lewis & Company

Daguerreotypes

1847                271 Broadway, corner of Chambers Street, New York, New York.

Lewis & Company was recorded in an announcement on August 19, 1847 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  One of the most beautiful specimens of daguerreotypes we think we have ever seen is one taken by Lewis & Co. 271 Broadway, corner of Chambers st. (entrance on Chambers.)  By a new process they give a correct likeness on a pure silver surface, which does not fade with age.  The tone and finish of their colored daguerreotypes are peculiar features of the improvement, and are not excelled by those whose prices are much higher at similar establishments.

This is possibly same Lewis recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry 1848-1850 at 74 Chambers Street, New York, NY.

E. Levi

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855-1856       Rooms at the Union Hotel, Clinton, Louisiana.

E. Levi was recorded in one advertisement that ran from November 24, 1855 to January 19, 1856 in The Feliciana Democrat (Clinton, Louisiana). Daguerrean Likenesses. The undersigned has taken rooms at the Union Hotel, and is prepared to take Daguerreotypes, for those who may favor him with a call.  He will only remain for the space of two or three weeks.  E. Levi.

E. Levi is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. Letts

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                Address Unknown, Dundee, New York.

Mr. Letts appeared in one announcement on August 6, 1856 in the Penn Yan Democrat (Penn-Yan, New York).  A New Picture.—We were recently shown by Mr. Letts, of Dundee, an entirely new process of taking Daguerreotypes, of his own invention.  The pictures are taken on paper, and closely resemble very fine oil paintings, the natural color of the hair, face, clothing, &c., being accurately preserved.—We are informed that the coloring, &c., is all done at one process, and in less time than is required to take the ordinary daguerreotype.  This is doubtless one of the greatest improvements in the art yet discovered, and we hope that the highest expectations of the inventor, who is a practical Chemist and Daguerrean artist, may be realized.  We understand that he has already secured a patent for his invention.

The is possibly the same J. M. Lett listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Dundee, New York in 1859.

J. S. Leonard

Daguerreotypes, , , , , , ,

1856                Rooms at the Court House, Newbury, South Carolina.                                          1856                Address Unknown, Greenwood, South Carolina.                                                    1856                Address Unknown, Cokesbury, South Carolina.                                                          1856                Rooms at Marshall House, Main Street, Abbeville, South Carolina.

J. S. Leonard in the partnership of Leonard & Adams was recorded in two advertisements and two announcements in The Independent Press (Abbeville, South Carolina). The first advertisement ran from February 22 to March 7, 1856.  Daguerreotypes at Fifty Cents.  Messrs. Leonard & Adams the famous and cheap Picture-makers, would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Abbeville District, that they are coming from Newbury C. H., to Greenwood, Cokesbury, and will shortly be at Abbeville Court House.  All work done warranted to be at the first quality.

N. B.—They will be in Greenwood in a few days weather proving favorable.  J. S. Leonard. S. H. Adams.

The second advertisement ran from March 14 to April 4, 1856.  Daguerreotypes.  Daguerreotypes for 50 Cents!!  Messrs. Leonard & Adams The Famous and Cheap Picture-makers, would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Abbeville District, that they are now at Abbeville C. H., where they will be prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses, in the course of two or three days, in the most perfect manner.

Having been engaged in the business a long time, and being posted in all the new and modern improvements of the art, they do not hesitate in saying that they can produce Likenesses equal, if not superior, to any heretofore taken in this place.

We would invite all those that want a perfect Likeness of themselves or friends to call early at our Gallery, in the upper story of the Marshall House, entrance door on Main street.  All work warranted to give satisfaction.  J. S. Leonard.  S. H. Adams.

The first announcement appeared on April 4, 1856.  Leonard & Adams, daguerreans, will remain in our village until Tuesday next, and those who have not yet visited their gallery should do so by that time.  They are worthy gentlemen and excellent artist.

The second announcement appeared on April 4, 1856.  Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Leonard & Adams would respectfully announce to the citizens of Abbeville District that they will positively leave this place on Tuesday next.

All those in want of Daguerreotypes of themselves or friends will please call immediately.  Gallery in the upper story of the Marshall House, entrance door on Main Street.  J. S. Leonard.  S. H. Adams.

Both J. S. Leonard and S. H. Adams are recorded in other photographic directories, but, are included here for additional information the advertisements provide.

M. L. Lemily

Ambrotypes, ,

1859                Address Unknown, Kortright, New York.

M. L. Lemily was recorded in an announcement that appeared on March 24, 1859 in Delaware Gazette (Delhi, New York). Delaware County Agricultural Society. Premium List—1859…Class L—No. 3—Discretionary…

Best ambrotypes, Jones & Ferguson, Kortright,        $1                                                                          2d best, M. L. Lemily, Kortright,                                        .75                                                                            3d best, O’Conner & Atkins,                                                .50

M. L. Lemily is not listed in other photographic directories.

Professor Leine

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1855                165 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

Professor Leine was recorded in an advertisement for Edward P. Huylar on September 2, 1855 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Photograph’s—Plain or Colored, by Huylar, 165 Eighth avenue, having fitted up this gallery in connection with our daguerreotype business, we would be happy to have our friends give us a call.  E. Huylar, first operator; Professors Leine and Hunt assistants.

Professor Leine is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Edward P. Huylar is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as Edward P. Huylers.

Legal & Bouland

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Retailer, , , ,

1850                86 William Street, New York, New York.

Legal & Bouland (Eugene Legal & Fred B. Bouland) were recorded in one advertisement that ran on September 19 & 20, 1850 in the New York Herald (New York, New York).  Daguerreotype Plates.—For sale Cheap, A small consignment of Daguerreotype Plates.Legal & Bouland, 86 William street, up stairs.

Legal & Bouland are not listed in other photographic directories.  Both Eugene Legal and Fred B. Bouland are listed in the 1850 New York City resident directory as Importers, 86 William Street.

(A. G.) Da Lee

Photographs, ,

1859             Address Unknown, Lawrence, Kansas.

(A. G.) Da Lee was recorded in three announcements and one advertisement in The Kansas Herald of Freedom (Wakarusa, Kansas, Territory).  The first announcement appeared on January 1, 1859.  Photographic Artist.  We invite the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Mr. Da Lee, which it will be an object for all persons to consult at this season of the year. A good picture of one’s self is about as pretty a New Year’s present as can be made to a friend, and quite as likely to be treasured as of inestimable value.  Persons bound for the gold region in the Spring, should procure duplicate copies, and forward to all persons having an interest in them.  Mr. Da Lee is acquainted with all the different modes of taking pictures by the sun’s rays, and readily transfers one’s shadow to a silver plate, glass, marble, iron or leather, and fastens it there in a durable manner.  We had the pleasure of visiting his rooms a few days ago, and found them fitted up in the very best style, with a splendid skylight.  After once getting a good likeness, he has the art of multiplying them to any extent without the necessity of an extra sitting.  Go in and get a picture and present it to your friend or lover.

The advertisement ran from January 1 to March 12, 1859.  Pictures!  Mr. Da Lee Is always prepared to take Pictures of any style, in all kinds of weather, at his Gallery in Lawrence.  Those wishing to send a Likeness by letter to their friends, can obtain one, which will make no extra postage, and warranted to please.  Please call and examine specimens.

The second announcement  appeared on October 15, 1859.  Douglas County Agricultural Society.—The Fair….Class twenty was filled by artist of this city, and attracted universal attention.  A. G. Da Lee exhibited several of his beautiful photographs and ambrotypes, which were never excelled in beauty and quality in any Eastern city….

The third announcement appeared on October 15, 1859.  Photographs of Lawrence.  Mr. Da Lee is photographing views of Lawrence from a designs by A. Conant.  The design is admirably drawn, and the photographs are in the best style of the art.  They can be obtained at the low price of $2.50 each.

(A. G.) Da Lee is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Ledoyt & Hodges

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1855-1856       222 Main Street, Fosters Building, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Ledoyt (Ludoyt) & Hodges appeared in one advertisement that ran from October 6, 1855 to January 12, 1856 in the Worcester Daily Spy (Worcester, Massachusetts).  New Advertisements.  A Card To The Public.—The subscribers having disposed of their interest in the Ambrotype establishment in Foster’s Building, 222 Main st., to Messrs. Ledoyt & Hodges, would cheerfully recommend them to our customers and the public generally, as gentlemen of merit and artistical skill, and are worthy of an extensive patronage.     Hathaway Brothers.

L. & H. are now prepared to furnish the Ambrotype, Mezograph or Crystalotype Pictures in the best style of the art. Pictures copied from paintings, engravings, Daguerreotypes. The public are invited to call and examine for themselves.  B. Ledoyt,  J. R. Hodges.

Ledoyt & Hodges are recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as Ludoyt with no first name or initial. Information from the 1856 Worcester City Directory, resident section. (Ludoyt & Hodges.)

Le Mire & Bouchez

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1856                Rooms in the Brick House, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Le Mire & Bouchez were recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in The Opelousas Courier (Opelousas, Louisiana).  The announcement ran on April 19, 1856.  Daguerreotype Artists.—In looking over our advertisement column, our readers will see that Messrs. Le Mire and Bouchez, have taken lodging in our town, and are now ready to take likenesses, landscapes, &c., by different processes, viz: Daguerreotype, Photography and Ambrotype.  All the specimens that we have seen at their saloon proves to us that they are no common artist and deserves a share of the public patronage.

The advertisement ran from April 19 to May 17, 1856.  Le Mire & Bouchez, Artist in Photography, Daguerreotype and Ambrotype.  having just arrived in Opelousas, and have taken rooms in the brick house, lately occupied by Mrs. Pigeon, as a Millinery store, where they are prepared to take  likenesses, pictures, landscapes, & c., on glass, paper or metal, according to the taste of those wishing to encourage them.

They intend to remain in this town but a few days, the public are invited to come and examine their specimens, which will be, they hope a sufficient encouragement to satisfy the most difficult, with a portrait, a correct view of a building, &c.   Opelousas.

Le Mire & Bouchez as partners or individuals, are not recorded in other photographic directories.