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Charles Evans

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , ,

1856                388 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

Charles Evans was recorded on April 1, 1856 in the 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.

Evans, Market St. — A good, substantial little gallery. The pictures are deserving of credit. In photography we can easily distinguish the clean, careful artist, and are always disposed in his case to overlook lesser defects.

Charles Evans 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.

 

James B. Entrikin

Ambrotypes, ,

1859                Rooms in Dr. Goucher’s Brick Block, Findlay, Ohio.

James B. Entrikin was recorded in an announcement on December 30, 1859 in The Hancock Jeffersonian (Findlay, Ohio).  Ambrotype Saloon.—We neglected to notice, as we should have done, some time since, Mr. James B. Entrikin’s Ambrotype Saloon, in Dr. Goucher’s Brick Block, over Dr. Langworthy’s Book and Drug Store, where those who wish such a valuable memento as a picture of a living or departed friend, can be accommodated.

James B. Entrikin is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Ensminger & Smith

Ambrotypes, , , ,

1858                Address unknown, Ashland, Ohio.

Ensminger & Smith was recorded in an announcement on October 6, 1858 in The Ashland Union (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio).  Premiums Awarded at the Ashland County Fair for 1858….Best lot of ambrotypes Ensminger & Smith 3.00.

The partnership of E. M. Ensminger & Nathan W. Smith are not recorded in other photographic directories.  The both are recorded separately as being active in Ashland, Ohio.

Thomas L. Ennis

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                Eighth and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

Thomas L. Ennis was recorded on April 1, 1856 in the 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.

Ennis, Arch St. — Some very good specimens of daguerreotyping. Noticed no ambrotypes or photographs. The gallery small.

Thomas L. Ennis is recorded in other photographic directories, but is included 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. Emmons

Daguerreotypes, ,

1842                Rooms over the Northern Bank, Holly Springs, Mississippi.

Mr. Emmons was recorded in an announcement on February 16, 1842 in The Guard (Holly Springs, Mississippi).  Photographic Miniature Likenesses.  Those of our Beaus and Belles, who wish to “see themselves as others see them,” would do well to call on Mr. Emmons, who executes photographic miniatures in fine style, so far as we are capable of judging.—He is pleasantly situated over the National Bank on the west side of the public square, where he may be found, at any time during the day, “ready to hold the mirror up to nature.”  You have only to sit quite for a minute or two, and there you are on the silver plate, ugly or lovely as the case may be.  Laughing girls and talking old ladies are difficult to take.  Call and see.

Mr. Emmons is not recorded in other photographic directories.

A. Elting

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1854-1855       57 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York.

A. Elting of the partnership of Turck & Elting were recorded in three advertisements.  The first advertisement ran from December 7, 1851 to January 6, 1855 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn, New York).  Holiday Presents.—Daguerreotypes.—57 Fulton street, Brooklyn, opposite Hicks st., where the subscribers are prepared to execute likenesses of a superior tone and finish in all the variety of styles for Holiday Presents at low prices.  Having a large assortment of fancy cases, the[y] flatter themselves that they can please all who may favor them with a call.

Their Daguerreotypes are not to be excelled by any others in this city or New York.  J. Turck, A. Eeting.

The second advertisement ran on December 22, 1854 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn, New York).  Santa Claus; Or, A Directory For The Holidays….

Daguerreotypes.                                                                                                                                                          When the friends we loved in another day                                                                                                      Are keeping the holidays far away,                                                                                                                      And we, though longing, cannot be there,                                                                                                      The pleasures and festive joys to share,                                                                                                            What else can such enchantment lend                                                                                                              As the likeness of an absent friend?                                                                                                                    A daguerreotype any taste to suit,                                                                                                                      Such as Elting & Turck can execute.

The third advertisement ran from February 9 to May 14, 1855 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle  (Brooklyn, New York).  Turck & Elting’s Daguerreotype Rooms. 57 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, opposite Hicks st., where we intend offering to the citizens of Brooklyn, and all who may favor us with a call, Daguerreotypes equal to any taken in this city or New York, at the low price of Fifty Cents—including case.

We possess advantages, that few can boast of—our rooms are easy of access, we have a large and beautiful Sky Light, which is admitted to be the best in this city; this, together with twelve years experience in the Daguerreotype business, will be sufficient inducement to all those in want of a pleasing, soft toned, life like and unfading picture to give us a call.  Pictures of Adults take[n] in cloudy as well as clear weather.  J. Turck.  A. Elting.

A. Elting, Turck, and Elting & Turck are not listed in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a Jeremiah Turck In Hudson, New York in 1850-1852 and in Troy New York 1857-1858.  It is possible it is the same person, but further research is needed.

Ellis & Harper

Daguerrean Pavilion, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1855                Corner of Court and Second Streets, Portsmouth, Ohio.

Ellis & Harper were recorded in two advertisements.  The first advertisement ran from February 9 to 23, 1855 in The Portsmouth Inquirer (Portsmouth, Ohio).  New Arrival!  Sky-Light.  Daguerreotypes The subscriber respectfully announces to the citizens of Portsmouth and vicinity, that they are in town and have located their Sky Light Daguerreotype Pavilion on the corner of Court and Second Streets, where they will remain for a few weeks, and are prepared to take likenesses true to nature, of a style and richness of execution not surpassed by any Artist in this place or in Southern Ohio.—Now is the time, while life, health and opportunity permit, to obtain these valuable keepsakes, those beautiful and never fading gems of Art and Nature.  Satisfaction guaranteed in all cases or no pay.  Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully solicited to call at the Pavilion and examine specimens before purchasing elsewhere.  Having the advantage of a quick working Instrument of the latest improvement, also quick acting Chemicals, and a superior skylight, they are enabled to take Pictures instantaneously.  The subscribers do defy competition both in price and quality of pictures.  Operating hours in clear or cloudy weather from sun rise until sunset.  Hours for children, from 10 o’clock A. M. until 2 o’clock P. M.

Pictures taken as low as $1.00.  Post Mortem Pictures taken in the best style of the Art, and at short notice.  Particular attention paid to giving instructions in the Art.  Apparatus furnished on the most reasonable terms.  Ellis & Harper, Daguerreotypist.  Jan 31, 1855.

The second advertisement ran from March 2 to July 13, 1855 in The Portsmouth Inquirer.  (Portsmouth, Ohio).  Sky-Light Daguerrean Pavilion Corner of Court and Second Streets, Portsmouth O.  Ellis and Harper respectfully announces to the citizens of Portsmouth and the public generally, that they intend locating permanently and are prepared to take likenesses true to nature, of a style and richness of execution not surpassed by any Artist in this place or in Southern Ohio. All persons desiring their valuable keep sakes; will do well to visit the Pavilion and secure likenesses of themselves and friends.  Satisfaction guaranteed in all cases or no pay.  Having a quick working instrument, also quick acting Chemicals, and a superior Sky Light, they can take pictures instantaneously.  Pavilion open daily and perfect likenesses taken in cloudy as well as clear weather from sun rise until sunset.

Hours for children [clear weather] from 10 o’clock A. M. until 2 o’clock P. M.  The public are solicited to call and criticize specimens, whether wishing pictures or not.  Post Mortem Pictures taken at short notice.  Instructions in the Art given and   Apparatus furnished.  Terms reasonable.

Ellis, Harper and the partnership of Ellis & Harper are not recorded in other photographic directories.

Joseph Elfelt

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , ,

1856                296 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

Joseph Elfelt is recorded on April 1, 1856 in the 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.

Elfelt, Market St. — Some very excellent specimens of daguerreotyping, the photographs however are coarse and unpleasant to the eye. A little theoretical knowledge (to be derived from Books) would set this artist right.

Joseph Elfelt is recorded in other photographic directories, but is included because of the first- hand account of his work.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers, 1839-1900 (Linda A. Ries & Jay W. Ruby) and Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.

Mr. Elam

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1857                Address Unknown, Manchester, Virginia.

Mr. Elam was recorded in an announcement on May 28,1857 in The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia).  50 Cents, 50 Cents—Mr. Elam is now in Manchester with his big sky-light Daguerreotype wagon, and will remain positively but a few days only, as he has other engagements.  All who desire a good Daguerreotype likeness, would do well to go and have it at once, as his stay is so short in town.  The best of pictures taken for 50 cents.

They make a portrait of such beauteous mien,                                                                                            That to be loved, needs but to be seen;                                                                                                          If seen by you, the occasion you will embrace,                                                                                            To know yourself and grow familiar with your face.

Dress.  Dark attire is generally preferred to light; dark, red and green take black light; green and yellow not so good; pink and black very light.  Avoid too much white, particularly about the neck.  Remember this wagon will be here but a few days.

Mr. Elam is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Edwards

Ambrotypes, , , ,

1857                Rooms over James Campbell’s Store, Winchester, Tennessee.

Edwards of the partnership of Hubbard & Edwards was recorded in an advertisement that ran from March 20 to May 8, 1857 in The Home Journal (Winchester, Tennessee).  Ambrotypes~!  Hubbard & Edwards Have taken rooms, for a few weeks, over J. Campbell’s Store, where they are prepared to put up the new and Beautiful Style Of Pictures, Called Ambrotypes, in a manner superior to any taken in Winchester.  A new chemical process which they use in finishing off Pictures, renders them impervious to air, water, or acid, and they will retain their brilliancy for ages,—in short they never fade.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.  Children taken best from 8 to 12, A. M.

Edwards and Hubbard are not recorded in other photographic directories.