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J. Keagy

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1850                Rooms at the Court House, Charles Town, Virginia.

J. Keagy was recorded in two announcements. A third announcement is recorded but it is only speculation on my part that they are the same person. The first announcement appeared on April 16, 1850 in the Spirit of Jefferson (Charles Town, Virginia).  Daguerreotypes.  Mr. Keagy, a daguerrean Artist of considerable merit, is now sojourning in our town, and has his rooms at the Court House.  He has already taken some among the finest likenesses we have ever seen, and is prepared to do any work pertaining to the Daguerrean art.

The second announcement appeared on April 16, 1850 in the Spirit of Jefferson (Charles Town, Virginia).  Daguerreotype Miniatures Taken In The Best Style By J. Keagy, Daguerrian Artist.  Rooms at the Court-House, where he will remain but a short time, for the purpose of taking Miniatures by the improved Daguerrian process.

The Ladies and Gentlemen of Charlestown and Jefferson and cordially invited to call and examine Specimens which the subscriber feels confident will commend him to the patronage of all who wish good Daguerreotype Portraits.

N. B. These Miniatures are taken in all kinds of weather. Miniatures set in Lockets, Rings, etc. in the best style.

The third announcement appeared on October 15, 1855 in The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia).  … We publish elsewhere the farewell card of Mr. P. E. Gibbs, who leaves this city for Richmond.  We can but express regret at the departure from us of so accomplished an artist and worthy citizen as Mr. G. [  ?  ] congratulate the people of Richmond on his accession to that city.  As a daguerrean artist we regard Mr. Gibbs as without a superior anywhere.  He leaves the assurance that his place will be well filled in the person of his successor, Mr. Keagy.—Lynchburg Virginian, Oct. 12.

J. Keagy is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Charlestown Virginia or Lynchburg, Virginia. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a John Keagy as being active in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania in 1860. Its unknown if they are the same person.

M. F. Kayser

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                College Street, over Myers & McGill’s new store, Nashville, Tennessee.

M. F. Kayser was recorded in an advertisement that ran from March 10 to April 7, 1854 in the Nashville Union and American (Nashville, Tennessee). Daguerreotype Miniatures.—The undersigned would respectfully announce to the citizens of Nashville and the public generally that he has taken rooms over Myers & McGill’s new Store, S. W. corner of the Square, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures.  He respectfully asks for a share of public patronage, and hopes by close attention to business to please all.  He may be found at his rooms at all hours of the day.  Entrance on College street, 1st door from the Square.  M. F. Kayser, Artist.

M. F. Kayser is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. Kain

Photographs, ,

1856                Chatham Street, New York, New York.[1]

Mr. Kain was recorded on  January 1, 1856 in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York).  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Kain, Chatham street—The photographs in this gallery, as a general thing look pretty fair. We saw nothing however to prove this gentleman an artist.

Mr. Kain is listed in other photographic directories, but is included her because of the first hand account of his work.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.  John records Mr. Kain as Henry A. Kane, 418 Grand Street in the partnership of Young & Kane in 1857.

 

William S. Judd

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1857                Rooms at the Panola Hotel, Panola, Mississippi.

William S. Judd was recorded in an advertisement that ran from January 14 to 21, 1857 in The Panola Star (Panola, Mississippi).  Ambrotypes, Ambrographs And Sphereotypes!  Wm. S. Judd, Artist and Silversmith.  Has Occupied Rooms At The Panola Hotel (Jones’) where he will remain for a few days, and would be pleased to Take Pictures for all who desire them.

Also—Clocks, Watches and Jewelry of all kinds, neatly repaired and warranted.

William S. Judd does not appear in other photographic directories.

Myron E. Judd

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1851                   Address Unknown, Albany, New York.                                                                          1852-1854       41 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York.                                                                        1853-1856       3 Hathaway Building, Lansingburgh, New York.

Myron E. Judd was recorded in four announcements and one advertisement in Lansingburgh Democrat (Lansingburgh, New York).  The first announcement appeared on December 1, 1853.  It is currently reported that a new Daguerrean Saloon is to be opened in a few days in Hathaway’s building.  Judd of Albany is to be the artist.

The second announcement appeared on September 21, 1854.  The Country Fair…In the Daguerrian Gallery of Mr. Judd, we recognized many familiar faces, which gave the Fair quite a “home” aspect.

The advertisement ran from March 29, 1855 to March 6, 1856.  Daguerreotypes.  All persons Wishing To Secure good Daguerreotypes are again reminded that Mr. Judd takes the very best of Pictures in all kinds of weather.  He keeps constantly on hand a good assortment of plain and Fancy Cases, and his prices are strictly in accordance with the times—at the lowest rates.  It is needless to say, only to such as are not acquainted, that Mr. Judd takes the utmost pains to please.  Remember that life ins uncertain.  Secure the shadow ere the substance perish.  Put it not off until tomorrow, or you may regret it when too late.

The little laughing, loving child, in life so sweet                                                                                      Father, Mother, sister and brother, in a loving group do meet;                                                          But suppose that either or any by nature is taken away—                                                                        Quick! Then, be up, go over to Judd’s, and get their shadows to-day.

Yes and how dear is one of those daguerreotypes when any of our friends are suddenly taken away;—perhaps a father—perchance a mother.  How dear is the smile retained in a shadow when you see the originals no more.—Those persons wishing Good Likenesses of their Children should not wait until Saturday the most hurrying day of all the week.  Put by all, school not excepted.  Come when the light is good, to give the artist a good chance, and in return you will have a good picture.  Dress at all times in something dark.  Avoid as much as possible all light colors.  Wear brown, green, red, check or black.

Judd’s Rooms, No. 3 Hathaway’s Block, are as pleasantly located as could be desired.—Independent entrance, only one flight of stairs, easy of access to old people.  Mr. Judd is truly thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon him by the citizens of Lansingburgh and vicinity.  With increasing confidence in his ability to please, he would again invite all to his rooms, and solicit a continuance of the patronage so liberally bestowed upon him for the past year.  Myron E. Judd.   Lansingburgh, March 29, 1855.

The third announced appeared on April 19, 1855.  The more we examine the daguerreotypes taken by Mr. Judd, the more we are convinced that he has no superior as an Artist in this section of the State.  We have in our private daguerrean gallery perhaps forty specimens, taken by different artists, some here, some in Troy, New-York, and the far West, and we venture to say that no judge of a good picture would fail of arriving at the conclusion that Judd’s are clearly entitled to the premium.  His rooms are very tastefully fitted up, and he has every accommodation for visitors.  Another advantage in dealing with him is that he never lets a poor picture leave his hands—a person, therefore, who is no judge, stands an equal chance with those who are connoisseurs in the art.  One more fact we must mention—his charges will be found to be very moderate.

The fourth announcement appeared on November 15, 1855.  The Daguerrian Saloon formerly occupied by Mr. Judd, has passed into the possession of Mr. Clark, who is ready at all times to secure “the shadow, ere the substance perish,” for all those who wish it.—We noticed an Ambrotype of one of our active citizens hanging at his door a few days since—and if we can form an opinion from that, we judge that Prof. Judd’s mantle has fallen upon no unworthy successor.

Myron E. Judd is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry from 1851 to 1854 while in Albany, New York.

C. A. Jourdan

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                King and Averell Block, Ford Street, Ogdensburgh, New York.

C. A. Jourdan was recorded in an advertisement that ran from January 18 to May 24, 1853 in the St. Lawrence Republican (Ogdensburgh, New York). Daguerreotype Gallery, King and Averell Block, Ford St. Daguerreotypes taken daily, from 9 A. M. until 4 P. M,, in cloudy as well as clear weather.

On Dress.  Figured or dark dresses of any material excepting velvet, are preferable for Ladies, and for Children light or figured dresses.  For Children, about mid-day is the best time to sit.  Pictures all times accurately copied.  Sick or deceased persons taken at their residences, if required.  C. A. Jourdan, Operator.

C. A. Jourdan is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Thomas Joslin

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                Second and Christian, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

Thomas Joslin was recorded in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York) on April 1, 1856.  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.

Joslin. — Pretty fair specimens of daguerreotyping.

Thomas Joslin is recorded in other photographic directories, but is included here because of the first-hand account of his work.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.

 

Mr. Joslin

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1853                Address Unknown, Mohawk, New York.

Mr. Joslin was mentioned in an advertisement that ran from April 13 to May 11, 1853 in the Herkimer County Democrat (Frankfort, New York).  Daguerreotypes!!  The Car lately owned by Mr. Joslin having been purchased by the subscriber will remain in Mohawk for a few weeks.  The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited.   John V. Parker, Port Jervis, Mohawk, April 11, 1853.

Mr. Joslin is not listed in other photographic directories as being active in Mohawk, New York.

William H. Jones

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Rooms in the Union House, Main Street, Port Jervis, New York.

William H. Jones was recorded in an advertisement ran from April 3 to July 3, 1851 in the Tri-State Union (Port Jervis, New York).  Daguerreotypes.  The Undersigned, having taken a room in the Union House, in this village, corner Main Street, nearly opposite the Post Office, offers his services to such citizens, as are desirous to obtain for themselves, or families, accurate and highly finished Daguerreotype Likenesses.  He has with him a number of specimens of the different styles in which his Likenesses are taken, and a few of persons resident here, which have been taken within the past three days.  When not at the Union House, he may be found at Cox’s Hotel.  William H. Jones.  February 20th.

William H. Jones is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Port Jervis, New York in 1851.  Note the date at the end of the advertisement (February 20.) The first issue available to me was April 3, 1851.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a William H. Jones as being active in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1856 but it would be speculation to suggest that they were the same person.

Wainwright Jones

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1849-1850       265 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

Wainwright Jones was Recorded in four announcements and one advertisements in the Boston Daily Evening Transcript (Boston, Massachusetts).  The advertisement ran from August 14, 1849 to April 16, 1850.  Persons desirous of Daguerreotype Likenesses of themselves or friends, taken in a superior style, will do well to call at W. Jones’s Rooms, 265 Washington street, Corner of Winter.

The first announcement appeared on September 4, 1849.  Daguerreotypes.  For the information of the public we would state that excellent likenesses are taken at the gallery of Mr. W, Jones, 265 Washington street, corner Winter.  Persons desiring single figures, groups, or other pictures, would do well to call.  We have a specimen of his work before us that is excellent.

The second announcement appeared on October 20, 1849.  Daguerreotypes.  Excellent specimens in this beautiful art are taken by Mr. Jones, at his gallery at the corner of Washington and Winter streets, and at very low prices too, put up in elegant cases, which are an ornament to the centre table.  Give him a call.

The third announcement appeared on September 4, 1849.  Christmas Presents…For Superior daguerreotypes to Whipple; to Southworth & Hawes; to Davis; to Jones; to Chase and some few others…

The fourth announcement appeared on January 14, 1850.  Daguerreotypes, are taken at a very low price at Jones’s Gallery 265 Washington street.  If not good likenesses no pay is required.

Wainwright Jones is recorded in other photographic directories, but is included here to clarify the record.