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Henry C. Frentz

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1856                Louisiana Avenue, East Side, Up Stairs, between Front & 2d Streets,                                                  Perrysville, Ohio.                                                                                                      1856                Summit Street, between Oak and Adam Streets, Toledo, Ohio.

Henry C. Frentz was recorded in four advertisements in The Perrysburg Journal (Perrysburg, Ohio).  The first advertisement ran from April 5 to May 3, 1856.  Henry C. Frentz’s Cheap Ambrotype & Daguerrean Gallery, Louisiana Avenue, East Side, Up Stairs, Between Front & 2d Streets, Perrysburg, O.  Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88 cents to $15.00

The second advertisement ran from May 17 to June 14, 1856.  Henry C. Frentz’ Cheap Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, Louisiana Avenue, Near Hall’s Block.  Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88c. to $15.  Daguerreotypes, from 31c. to $10.  Perrysburg, April 5, ’56.

The third advertisement ran from May 31 to June 7, 1856.  Now or Never.  The Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, on Louisiana, will remove in two weeks.  All persons wishing good Daguerreotypes for 31 cents, or good Ambrotypes for 50 cents, will please call before two weeks expires, as this is their last chance to get cheap and good pictures.

The fourth advertisement ran from July 19 to September 4, 1857.  Henry C. Frentz’ Cheap Ambrotype and Daguerrean Gallery, Summit Street, between Oak and Adam sts., Toledo, Ohio.

Ambrotypes, cases included, from 88c. to $15.  Photographs from $2.00 to $25.00.  april 5, 1856.

J. G. French

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849                Ford Street, in Mr. Clark’s Building, over J. H. Guest Store, Ogdensburgh, New                              York.

J. G. French was recorded in an advertisement that ran from June 19 to July 10, 1849 in the St. Lawrence Republican (Ogdensburgh, New York).  Daguerreotypes.  J. G. French would inform the citizens of Ogdensburgh and adjoining towns, that he has opened a Daguerrian gallery in Mr. Clark’s building, Ford Street, over the store of J. H. Guest, and is prepared to execute Daguerreotype Miniatures in a style which cannot be surpassed.  Having made himself acquainted with the latest improvements in the art, and by the use of a superior Chemical and Gilding which renders the impression permanent, possessing the appearance of real life, warrants satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call; his process being the same as those of the principal cities, and equal in style.  Miniatures neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or Cases.  Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens, and set for their likenesses by way of experiment, if they choose.

N. B.—Those having pictures taken by the old process, can have them re-taken at a small expense. Rooms open from 7 A. M. to 7 P. M.

H. O. Freeman

Photographs, ,

1859                Address unknown, Celestine, Indiana.

H. O. Freeman was recorded in an announcement on December 21, 1859 in The Jasper Weekly Courier (Jasper, Indiana). Fine Pictures.—We advise all in the vicinity of Celestine, who want number one pictures, to call o Mr. H. O. Freeman.  He will stay there about ten days, and can’t be bent taking melainotypes or ambrotypes.

H. O. Freeman was not recorded in other photographic directories.

H. C. or H. O. Freeman

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1848                Rooms in Allen’s Building, nearly opposite the Post Office, Ravenna, Ohio.

H. C. or H. O. Freeman was recorded in an advertisement and an announcement. The advertisement ran from July 5 to 26, 1848 in the Portage Sentinel (Ravenna, Ohio). Daguerreotype Miniatures.  H. C. Freeman would announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of this place, that he has opened rooms in Allen’s Building, nearly opposite the Post Office, where he will be happy to see such as may call to examine specimens or sit for miniatures.  Important discoveries have been made in the art whereby the pictures are made indelible and susceptible of any amount of shading and coloring.

Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather and warranted to give satisfaction.  Instructions given in the art and apparatus furnished.

The announcement appeared on July 19, 1848 in the Portage Sentinel (Ravenna, Ohio).  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. H. O. Freeman has taken rooms in Allen’s building, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype likenesses.  We have examined some very fine specimens taken by him since he came to our village, and think them the best we have ever seen.  Those desirous of obtaining likenesses of themselves or friends, will do well to call upon Mr. Freeman, as we feel confident he will be able to give entire satisfaction.

Edwin R. Fredericks

Photographs, , , ,

1856                 168 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

Edwin R. Frederick as part of the partnership of Fredericks, Penabert & Germon was recorded in the April 1, 1856 Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York).  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.

Frdericks, Penabert & Germon, Chestnut St.—The distinguishing feature of this gallery is its oil colored photographs, which are only equaled by some I have seen in Brady’s gallery New York. The positive photographs show much artistic skill, and are notable for great depth of tone, softness of contour, and for even balance of light and shade. The rooms are very prettily furnished, and their appearance very effective.

Edwin R. Fredericks is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry, and is included here because of the firsthand account of their 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. Frazier

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Over the Old Drug Store, Up-Stairs, Glasgow, Missouri.

Mr. Frazier was recorded in an advertisement and announcement.  The advertisement ran from April 10 to May 22, 1851  in the Glasgow Weekly Times (Glasgow, Missouri).  Daguerrean Likenesses.  Mr. Frazier, Daguerrean Artist, can be found up stairs, over the old drug store, opposite Dr. Vaughan’s office, prepared to take true and finished likenesses of all who may desire to employ him.  His stay will be short.  Call and see his specimens.

The announcement appeared on May 22, 1851 in the Glasgow Weekly Times (Glasgow, Missouri).  Daguerreotypes.—Mr. Frazier requests us to say that he will leave here next Tuesday morning, previous to which time he desires to fulfill all his engagements.  Those wanting likenesses should call without delay.

Franklin Daguerrean Gallery

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                    Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

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

Franklin Daguerrean Gallery, Market St.—This is actually a miserable gallery. We would fain pass on without comment.

Franklin Daguerrean Gallery is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.  I have included this entry because it gives a contemporary assessment 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.

 

Fox

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1853                Address Unknown, McArthur, Ohio.                                                                        1853                Address Unknown, Hamden, Ohio.                                                                            1853                Address Unknown, Jackson, Ohio.

Fox was recorded as part of the partnership of McClure & Fox in three announcements and one advertisement.  The first announcement appeared on September 29, 1853 in The Jackson Standard (Jackson, Ohio).  Daguerrean Artist.—The Messrs. McClure & Fox, as will be seen by their advertisement in to-day’s paper, have arrived with their Daguerrean Sky Light Car, and those wishing to have their “pretty faces, “ and ugly ones too, taken in good style, would do well to give them a call.  You have “Waited for the wagon” a long time, and it has come at last.  Embrace this opportunity, and “Secure the Shadow ‘ere the substance fades.”

The advertisement ran from September 29 to October 13, 1853 in The Jackson Standard  (Jackson, Ohio).  Sky Light Daguerrean Car.  McClure & Fox.  Respectfully beg leave to announce to the citizens of Jackson, and vicinity, that they have arrived with their Car, and will remain but a short time, all who may desire  superior likeness, (such as are produced by Sky Light Galleries,) may now have an opportunity, without the additional expense of traveling to our larger cities.

A splendid variety of cases always on hand.  In regard to dress—we would suggest to Ladies to wear Black, Brown, Red or any dark color always, avoiding Blue White or any light color.

Copying from Daguerreotypist, Paintings, &c., done in the neatest manner.  Call and examine specimens.  Jackson, Sept. 29, 1853.

The second announcement appeared on October 6, 1853 in The Jackson Standard (Jackson, Ohio).  We endorse the following from the McArthur Republican, and will just add that those wishing a good picture, had better have it taken now, as you may not again have the same opportunity:—

McClure & Fox’s Daguerrean Car has left our place for Hamden, where, we understand, they will remain only one week.  They go thence to Jackson.  We bespeak for them a hearty welcome, for we can assure our Jackson friends that their pictures are of the highest order of merit, and far surpass any attempts that ever before have been made in this place.

With Mr. Fox we have been personally acquainted for a number of years. Acquainted for a number of years.  He is a man of character and ability; a real, genuine “clever fellow,” and an accomplished artist.  Being in possession of all the late improvements in the Daguerrean Art, as practiced in the Eastern cities, his pictures are surprisingly accurate and life-like, and cannot fail to render satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call.

The third announcement appeared on November 24, 1853 in The Jackson Standard (Jackson, Ohio).  Mac. M’Clure, Daguerreotypist, wishes us to say to his friends in this county, that he has “caught a certain Fox” in a ——trap, and wishes us to exhibit him.  We would much rather he would procure the services of a Barnum or do the job himself, but as he thinks folks will believe us before they would them, here goes it:  Some time ago, the firm of Fox & McClure came into our place with a “big Wagon” in which they took Daguerreotypes; Fox, the principal operator, wished for and got a dissolution of partnership, and before leaving for the South, circulated the story, that Monsieur Mac McClue could not take a good picture.  We have examined the work of both these artists, and must give the preference to McClure.

Fox is not recorded in any other photographic directories.  Fox is possibly Robert E. Fox who was active in Zansville, Ohio from 1859 to 1860.  McClure is also not listed in other photographic directories.