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William C. Hall

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Rooms at Thespian Hall, Canton, Mississippi.

William C. Hall was recorded in an announcement and an advertisement on March 7, 1850 in  The Madisonian (Canton, Mississippi).  We call attention to the advertisement of W. C. Hall, the Photographical Artist.  From the specimens of his work to be seen at the entrance to his room, near Priestly & Mosby’s, and also from our knowledge of several life-like portraits taken by him, during his sojourn in our village, we cheerfully recommend him to the patronage of the public.  All who desire Daguerreotype likenesses of themselves or family, would do well to call.

The advertisement ran on March 7, 1850 in The Madisonian (Canton, Mississippi).  Daguerreotype.  Wm. C. Hall, Photographical Artist, Has arrived in Canton and has opened a Gallery in the Thespian Hall.

Mr. H. Now offers an opportunity to all persons who feel disposed to have their likenesses taken, the chance to have them Executed in the best Daguerreotype Style, and very respectfully invites the Ladies and Gentlemen to call and examine his specimens:

Secure the Shadow ere the Substance fade,  Let Nature copy that which Nature made. Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Taken in any weather.  A knowledge of the art imparted, if immediately applied for, to a few persons.

William C. Hall does not appear in other photographic directories.

William H. Hall

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849                Rooms on Main Street, in Jones Building, Malone, New York.

William H. Hall was recorded in an advertisement that ran on June 14 & 28, 1849 in the Franklin Gazette (Fort Covington, New York).  Improved Daguerreotypes.  Mr. Wm. H. Hall has opened rooms in Jones Building, 2nd floor, Main-street, 2nd building East of Andrus & Lewis’ Stone Store, where he will take Portraits, single or in groups, in a style far superior to any before taken in this vicinity, in any weather, with or without colors, in from five to ten seconds sitting, which enables weak eyes and nervous systems to obtain a correct likeness.

Mothers, fetch on you little ones; you can have their miniatures taken, and not have them sleeping.  Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call at his rooms and examine specimens.  Perfect satisfaction given, or no pay will be required.       Malone, June 12, 1849.

William H. Hall is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a W. H. Hall who was active in Clinton City, New York in 1850. Also a W. H. Hall is recorded in Plattsburgh, New York in 1848.  At this time it is unknown if they are the same person.

W. H. Hall

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                Rooms on Bridge Street, Plattsburgh, New York.

W. H Hall was recorded in an advertisement that ran from April 1 to May 13, 1848 in the Plattsburgh Republican (Plattsburgh, New York).  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  W. H. Hall Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Plattsburgh and vicinity, that he will remain in town until the opening of navigation, and will continue taking Daguerreotype Miniatures as usual, but cheaper than ever.  Persons wishing a number of likenesses, of themselves or friends, will do well to avail themselves of the earliest opportunity.

All pictures warranted to be as correct and as good as can be had in any city, and as cheap, or they need not be taken.

Rooms, third door east of M. K. Platt & Co.’s., 2d floor, Bridge street.

W. H. Hall is not recorded in Plattsburgh, New York in other photographic directories. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list an W. H. Hall in Clinton City, New York in 1850. Also William H. Hall is recorded in 1849 in Malone, New York, but no proof has been found that they are the same person.

S. L. Hall

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Sphereotype, , , ,

1856-1857       Rooms Over G. A. Neafus’ Clothing Store, Clinton, Louisiana.

S. L. Hall was recorded and part of John S. McClure’s company in an advertisement that ran from November 29, 1856 to January 17, 1857 in The Feliciana Democrat (Clinton, Louisiana). New Picture Gallery. John S. McClure & Co., Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Clinton and vicinity, that they have just opened an Ambrotype, Sphereotype, and Daguerreian Saloon, over G. A. Neafus’ clothing store.

Six years constant practice of the art, together with the recent improvement which they have added, and the use of C. C. Harrison’s improved Mammoth Camera, enables them to offer rare inducements to all desirous of obtaining perfect and imperishable types of friends and loved ones ere decay’s effacing fingers have swept the lines where beauty lingers.  Hear what Mr. E. Author, who conducts one of the largest establishments in the United States, says of these new improved instruments:  “C. C. Harrison’s improved patent Extra Camera, will add another victory to American skill, and give photography a new impulse.”

P. S.—No one will be expected to take a picture unless perfectly satisfied, but a decision must be made at once, as all pictures are considered sold when once pronounced satisfactory. J. S. McClure, S. L. Hall.

S. L. Hall is not recorded in other photographic directories. J. S. McClure is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Mobile, Alabama in 1859. It is unknown if they are the same person.

Nicholas Hall

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1853-1854       Address Unknown, Louisville, Kentucky.

Nicholas Hall was recorded in an advertisement that ran from August 17, 1853 to January 15, 1854 in the Nashville Union and American (Nashville, Tennessee).

Daguerran Stock And Picture Establishment.                                                                                                Dobyns & Yearout, Nashville, Tennessee, College Street.                                                                         Dobyns & Hall, Louisville, Ky.                                                                                                                                Dobyns & Richardson, Morssewet, New York.                                                                                                 Dobyns & Spaulding, St. Louis, Mo.                                                                                                                     Dobyns & Yearout, Memphis, Tenn.                                                                                                                     Dobyns & Harrington, New Orleans.

At any of the above establishments, you can procure as fine Pictures as can be had in any city, of any desired style or fin9ish, as we have every improvement, and expect to keep up with any and all improvements.  We are prepared in either city to furnish artists with every article used in the art.  Our arrangements are such, we can furnish stock on the most reasonable terms. Dobyns & Co.  N. B.—Pictures taken in any kind of Weather.

Nicholas Hall does appear in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1858-1860, in Louisville Kentucky.  John mentions that Hall was formerly associated with Dobyns without activity dates.

Byron Hall

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1856                21 Main Street, Westfield, New York.

Byron Hall was recorded in three announcements and one advertisement in the Westfield Republican (Westfield, New York).  The first announcement appeared on February 13, 1856.  Photography.  We made it convenient a few days since to visit the Daguerreotype Gallery of Byron Hall, and from the specimens shown us, we are impelled to award our premium to Mr. H., for getting up some of the most tasteful and life-like pictures we have ever seen taken in Westfield; and if an abundance of customers is an evidence of success, Mr. H. would seem to be in a prosperous way.—We observed among a multitude of other fine pictures hanging in his room, a beautiful group of young ladies of our village; and also a very striking likeness of the celebrated Indian Chief, Geo. Copway.  Mr. Hall is introducing all the new improvements in his art, so that he cannot fail to suit his customers.

The Advertisement appeared on February 20 and ran until October 22, 1856.  B. Hall, Daguerrean Artist.  No. 21 Main-st., over Dr. J. Spencer’s Dug Store.  Westfield.

The second announcement appeared on September 17, 1856 and is the only mention of the partnership of Hall & Palmer.  The Fair—Official Awards.  Premiums awarded at the Chautauqua Agricultural Fair, for 1856….Paintings and Drawings….Lot of Nine Ambrotypes, discretionary, $3, Hall & Palmer, Westfield.

The third announcement appeared on September 17, 1856.  Hall’s Ambrotypes shone out at the Fair.  They are beautifully done.  That row of girls! A triangle of beauty—we’d like to keep them—hem!—The Ambrotypes.

Byron Hall does not appear in other photographic directories.

Benjamin F. Hall

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                137 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.                                                                      1855                154 Hanover Street, Boston, Massachusetts.   

Information from the Boston City Directory residence section.  Benjamin F. Hall is not recorded in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

A. M. Hall

Ambrotypes, ,

1858-1859               Rooms in Shaw’s new Row, Clearfield, Pennsylvania.

A. M. Hall was recorded in one announcement and two advertisements.  The announcement appeared in the Clearfield Republican (Clearfield, Pennsylvania) on September 29, 1858.

Ambrotyping.—In our advertising columns will be found the card of Mr. A. M. Hall photographic artist who is now operating in our town.  We have not yet seen any of his specimens, but has the reputation of being a good artist.  The best way to find out is to have your picture taken at once.

The first advertisement appeared in the Clearfield Republican (Clearfield, Pennsylvania).  On September 29, 1858.  Ambrotypes for 50 cts!  The undersigned would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Clearfield and vicinity, that he has fitted up Rooms in Shaw’s New Row where he will remain for a few days only.  All who would desire a lifelike likeness of the latest and improved style will please call.  You that have beauty should to Hall take it, You that have none, should go let him make it.  A. M. Hall.  Sept. 24th, 1858.

The second advertisement ran from September 29, 1858 to February 16, 1859 in the Raftsman’s Journal (Clearfield, Pennsylvania).  Ambrotypes for 50 Cents!!  The undersigned would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Clearfield and vicinity, that he has fitted up rooms in the new row of Judge Shaw, opposite the “Raftsman’s Journal” office where he will remain for a few days only, prepared to present pictures to all who may favor him with a call which will exceed the expectations of the most fastidious.  Photographs of every description taken when called for.  Secure the shadow ere the substance fade.                     A. M. Hall.

A. M. Hall does not appear in other photographic directories.

Hall & Palmer

Ambrotypes, , , ,

1856                21 Main Street, Westfield, New York.

Hall & Palmer (Byron Hall & O. B. Palmer) were recorded in an announcement in the Westfield Republican (Westfield, New York) on September 17, 1856. The Fair—Official Awards.  Premiums awarded at the Chautauqua Agricultural Fair, for 1856….Paintings and Drawings….Lot of Nine Ambrotypes, discretionary, $3, Hall & Palmer, Westfield.

Hall & Palmer are not recorded in other photographic directories.  Byron Hall is not listed in other photographic directories.  O. B. Palmer is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1859-1860, and in Directory Of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900 as be active in Erie in 1864-1866, but there is no proof that they are the same person.

Hall & Fredericks

Hallotypes, , , ,

1857                585 Broadway, New York, New York.

Hall & Fredericks (John Bishop Hall & Charles DeForest Fredericks) was recorded in an Advertisement that ran three times from February 21 to 28, 1857 in the New York Daily Tribune  (New York, New York).  Hallotypes—These Beautiful Portraits are taken by J. B. Hall, the inventor and patentee, only at the Gallery of Hall & Fredricks, No. 585 Broadway, opposite the Metropolitan Hotel.

The partnership between Hall & Fredericks has not been recorded to my knowledge in other photographic publications.  See Craig’s Daguerreian Registry for more information on John Bishop Hall.