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Hendee & Brothers

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847                Rooms at the Cazenovia House, Cazenovia, New York.

Hendee & Brothers was recorded in an advertisement that ran from May 26 to June 9, 1847 in the Madison County Whig (Cazenovia, New York).  Daguerreotype Miniatures!  Hendee & Brothers, Respectfully inform the inhabitants of Cazenovia and vicinity, that possessing all the improvements in the fine art, and a few superior apparatus, they are now prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses, in a style that equals the finest engravings, and with a truthfulness to nature that surpasses the best paintings.  They are rendered perfectly distinct, are prepared to resist the action of airand light, and are not liable to fade or change.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens, and improve the present opportunity to obtain a true and life-like copy of their own features or those of their friends.  Rooms at the Cazenovia House.  N. B.—Those who have had likenesses taken by the old process, can have them retaken at a trifling expense.  Instructions given, including all recent improvements in coloring, &c.  Apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.  Cazenovia, May 25, 1847.

Possibly Denny H. and Edwin B. Hendee they are recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry without specific address, traveling in Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.  They established a gallery in Sonora, California in 1849.

John C. Helms

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                111 Bowery, New York, New York.

John C. Helmes was recorded in an advertisement that ran on September 14, 1853 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Daguerreotypes.—Those who want a Good picture will call at Helmes’ daguerrian gallery, No. 111 Bowery, where likenesses are taken in a superior style with all the improvements in the art, by one of the largest skylights in the world on reasonable terms.  Constantly on hand a rich and handsome assortment of fancy cases and frames, at the usual moderate prices.  We have not found it necessary to reduce our price, in order to palm off a miserable apology for a picture, our likenesses being of that character that they recommend themselves to a discerning public at a reasonable price.  Daguerreotypes in oil and all other new styles, made at this establishment.

Recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as John C. Helme activity dates 1846 to 1856.

William J. Hazlip

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852-1853       Rooms in Temperance Hall, Woodville, Mississippi.

William J. Hazlip was recorded in two announcements and one advertisement in The Woodville Republican.  The first announcement appeared on November 30, 1852.  We would inform our country friends that Mr. Wm. Hazlip has opened his Daguerreotype gallery at the Hall of the Sons of Temperance.  Call and see him.

The second announcement appeared on December 7, 1852.  We would again remind the public that they have now a rare opportunity to procure elegant daguerreotype likenesses.  Mr. Hazlip can be found at the temperance hall, prepared to take the most exquisite likenesses.

The advertisement ran from December 14, 1852 to February 1, 1853.  Daguerreotypes.  W. J. Hazlip, takes pleasure in announcing to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Woodville and Vicinity, that he has opened a Daguerreotype Gallery, in the Temperance Hall, where he has every facility for executing in the most superb style of the art, Daguerreotype likenesses, of all reasonable sizes.  And having a superior instrument; a complete assortment of every variety of case, and working after all of the late improvements in the art, cannot fail to give satisfaction without which no.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to visit his room and xamine late specimens.

William J. Hazlip is not recorded in other photographic directories.

P. W. Hays

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, , , ,

1859                Location Unknown, Kersey, Elk County, Pennsylvania.

P. W. Hays was recorded in an advertisement that ran on June 15, 1859 in the Clearfield Republican (Clearfield, Pennsylvania). P. W. Hays, Daguerrean, Melainotypist, Ambrotypist, and Justice Of The Peace,—Kersey, Elk County, Pa.

P. W. Hays is not recorded in other photographic directories.

L. Haynes

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Rooms at the Franklin House, up-stairs, Fremont, Ohio.                                              1851                Rooms In the Hall 3d Story Buckland’s Building, Fremont, Ohio.

L. Haynes was recorded in two advertisements and one announcement in the Fremont Weekly Freeman (Fremont, Ohio). The first advertisement ran from July 27 to August 24, 1850. Daguerreotypes. Daguerreian Likenesses, taken in all forms, and in the most approved styles by L. Haynes.  Miniatures enveloped in Frames, Cases, Lockets, Ladies’ Bracelets, Pins, Finger-rings, &c.

Ladies should always dress in Dark.  A Dark scarf is the most suitable neck dress for the Gentlemen.  Rooms—At the Franklin House, up-stairs: where he will remain a few days only.  The Ladies and gentlemen of Fremont and vicinity, are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens, which he does not hesitate to compare with the most efficient operators.  Operating hours from 8 A. M., until 5 P. M.

The announcement appeared on June 21, 1851.  Mr. L. Haynes’ Daguerrean advertisement in the Freeman to-day, should be ready by all who want good likenesses of themselves or friends.  We have examined some of his pictures, and find them fully equal to any we have before seen.

The second advertisement ran from June 21 to September 20, 1851.  Admittance Free.  New Daguerrean rooms In the Hall 3d Story Buckland’s Building.  Daguerrean Likenesses taken in the most approved styles, fully developing the highest improvement of the Art, By L. Haynes, who will render his services to the citizens of Fremont and vicinity for a short time only.  From his long experience and through knowledge of the business, (being in possession of a quick working instrument of a superior quality which will enable him to take pictures in all kinds of weather) he does not hesitate to warrant perfect satisfaction to any who may favor him with a call—and

Of these for whom you find emotions cherish,                                                                                              Secure the shadow, ere the substance perish.

Miniatures enveloped in frames, cases, lockets, ladies bracelets, pins. Finger-rings, &c.  N. B.  The subscriber has also a splendid assortment of Gold Lockets, which he will offer at a very low rate.

Come and see for Yourselves.  Ladies should always, if convenient, dress in dark.  A dark scarf is the most suitable neck dress for gentlemen.  Instructions in the art will be given on reasonable terms.      Opening hours from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.

L. Haynes is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. Haynes

Ambrotypes, , , ,

1859                Address Unknown, Newton, New Jersey.                                                                            1859                Address Unknown, Monticello, New York.

Mr. Haynes was recorded in an announcement on July 28, 1859  in the Tri-State Union  (Port Jervis, New York).  Mr. Isaac Parish, late of this village, in connection with Mr. Haynes of Newton, has located at Monticello in the ambrotype business.

H. Hayer

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1854                Over Gilman’s Drug Store, Pennsylvania Avenue, between 6th and 7th Streets,                               Washington, D. C.

H. Hayer was recorded in an advertisement that ran on July 15, i854 in the Daily Evening Star (Washington, D. C.) 25 Cent Daguerreotypes.  The Great New York Picture Gallery is flourishing rapidly.  After the departure of Hayer, it has fallen into the hands of Prof. Stewart, who is taking those beautiful pictures by the new French process.  I have in my employ Prof. Stiltz, who is not only one of the best daguerrean artist in the United States but in the world, and we guaranted to suit all who may favor us with a call in Pennsylvania avenue between 6th and 7th streets, over Gilman’s Drug Store, at the old stand of J. J. Woodbridge.

H. Hayer is not recorded in other photographic directories. Nor is Prof. Stewart or Prof. Stiltz. John J. Woodbridge is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in New York City, New Bern, North Carolina, Baltimore, Maryland, and Cincinnati, Ohio.

S. T. Hawley. 

Daguerreotypes, ,

1842                150 State Street, opposite Given’s Hotel, Schenectady, New York.

S. T. Hawley was recorded in an advertisement that ran from June 10 & 17, 1842 in The Reflector and Schenectady Democrat (Schenectady, New York).  Daguerreotype Studio.  No. 150 State street, up stairs, opposite Givens’ Hotel.  Splendid Work Of Nature And Art.  Miniature Portraits by the Daguerreotype taken in any weather from 8½ A. M., till 4½ P. M., in a style which cannot be surpassed.

By this process, a miniature can be taken in twenty-five minutes which will be recognized at a glance, as a perfect likeness, and cannot be otherwise that accurate, as it is entirely the work of nature.  Time required in sitting, from 20 seconds to 2½ minutes.  Satisfaction given, or nothing will be demanded.     S. T. Hawley.

S. T. Hawley is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Hawkins & Brother

Ambrotypes, ,

1856                Address Unknown, Yazoo City, Mississippi.

Hawkins & Brother were recorded in an advertisement that ran from May 9 to June 27, 1856 in The Weekly American Banner (Yazoo City, Mississippi).  Greatest Excitement Of The Age!  The Citizens of Yazoo Are Informed that Hawkins & Brother, will remain in the city for a few days for the purpose of executing some of their most likely Ambrotypes.

Everybody should call and get one of them.  Don’t forget to have the children all ready, for now is your times.  Throw away your old Daguerreotypes and call and see Hawkins & Bro., and have a never fading miniature taken immediately.  For particulars see circulars &c.  Hawkins & Bro.

The identity of Hawkins and Brother is unknown at this time, one can speculate that it could possibly be  Ezekial C,, John P and or Thomas Hawkins.

George Hawes

Daguerreotypes, ,

1842                Over the Store of George Smith, Wayland, Massachusetts.

Information on George Hawes is from a Manuscript at the Wayland Historical Society, Wayland, Massachusetts.  George Hawes a native of Wayland opens a laboratory for making Daguerreotypes over the store of George Smith.  In the 1850 U. S. Census, George Hawes age 33, is listed as a daguerreotypist.  Two daguerreotypes by Hawes are in their collection.

George Hawes does not appear in other photographic directories.