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J. Craft

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                Room over the Kahn Brothers Store, Plaquemine, Louisiana.

J. Craft was recorded in an announcement on May 27, 1854 in the Southern Sentinel (Plaquemine, Louisiana). Don’t You Want a Likeness? It will be seen by advertisement that Mr. J. Crafts, Daguerreotypist, has arrived in our town, and now occupies the spacious room over the store of Kahn Brothers.  Mr. C. makes use of all the late improvements; and his portraits are remarkably correct and beautiful; as his stay amongst us will be for a short period, we advise our readers to give him an early call, that their own, and features of those whom they love, may be stamped upon the silvered plate by Nature’s great artist, and preserved for eyes to behold, of faithful and loving hearts, long after the real image has gone down to the grave.  No family should be without a Daguerreotype likeness of all the members connected with it.

He was also listed in an advertisement that ran from May 27 to June 24, 1854 in the Southern Sentinel (Plaquemine, Louisiana).  Daguerreotypes.  J. Craft, Artist, over Kahn Brothers cash store.  The proprietor being posted in all the late improvements both in North and South America, feels assured that he can please the most fastidious.  Ladies and Gentlemen call and give him a trial.  Satisfaction or no charge.  Likenesses put up in all styles the art can produce.

The following announcement appeared on June 17, 1854 in the Southern Sentinel (Plaquemine, Louisiana).  Mr. Craft’s Daguerreotype Saloon.  Numbers of our citizens have visited the Saloon of this gentleman since he has been here, both to admire his beautiful and life-like pictures and to have their own faces sketched upon the faithful plate.  Many as have patronized Mr. C., we have not yet heard a single word of complaint, but on the contrary, can testify to expressions of high commendation in his favor.  Since he has been here, he has had very unfavorable weather for his business, and as he contemplates leaving some time next week, we would advise those who would like to have their images handed down to posterity, to call upon him as soon as possible.

J. Craft does not appear in other photographic directories.

J. O. Cowles

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853-1854                   Address unknown, Peacham, Vermont.

J. O. Cowles was recorded in an advertisement that ran from December 24 to June 24, 1854 in The Caledonian (St. Johnsbury, Vermont). Watches, Jewelry and Daguerreotypes. The subscriber has lately built one of the very best Daguerrean Rooms that can be furnished with a large commodious Sky Light, and can take pictures in cloudy or fair weather.  Having learned his trade in the city, he is prepared to execute pictures in true city style and beauty. Children taken between the hours of 10 A. M. and 2 P. M., by a new process.

Gold and Silver watches, Patent Lever Clocks, , Silver Spoons, Spectacles;—a new and beautiful style of breast Pins, and Rings, gold and silver Pencils, and Jewelry of all kinds for sale cheap.

Melodeons, of extra tone, a superior article also for sale at low prices.  Picture frames of all sizes, of Gilt, Rose-Wood, and Black Walnut.  Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry carefully repaired.  J. O. Cowles, Peacham, Dec. 19, 1853.

J. O. Cowles is not listed in other photographic directories. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a J. D Cowles in 1860 in Peacham, Vermont.

Mr. Coutant

Ambrotypes, Photographs, Portrait Painter, , , ,

1859                Rooms at the store recently occupied by G. P. Brinck, on Texas Street,                                              Shreveport, Louisiana.

Mr. Coutant was recorded in an announcement on January 19, 1859 in The South-Western  (Shreveport, Louisiana).  Portraits.—Those wishing to obtain handsome and life-like portraits, miniatures, photograph or ambrotype pictures, are referred to the card of Mr. Coutant.

He was also recorded in an advertisement that ran from January 19 to February 9, 1859 in The South-Western (Shreveport, Louisiana).  W. H. Coutant. Portrait Painter, Photographist and Ambrotypist, Respectfully inform the citizens of Shreveport, that he has taken rooms at the store recently occupied by G. P. Brinck, on Texas street, where he would be pleased to execute all orders in the above arts entrusted to him.

Mr. Coutant is not recorded in other photographic directories.  A listing for W. H. Coutant, was found The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of American Artists In America 1564-1860. W. H. Coutant, miniaturist, New Orleans, 1832.  This is possibly the same person.

Benjamin P. Cory

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                14th Street and 8th Avenue, New York, New York.

Benjamin P. Cory was recorded in an advertisement that ran from June 28 to July 28, 1856 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  [Advertisement.]  Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes—Large size, colored, and inserted in fine embossed cases for 50 cts., at B. P. Cory’s Gallery, cor. 14th-st. and 8th av.

Benjamin P. Cory is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active from 1853-1859. 1853-1854  110 Greenwich Street, 1854-1855  Not Listed, 1855-1856  No occupation listed, 1856-1859  186 West 14th Street.

George W. Cornelius

Ambrotypes, Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , ,

1858-1859       Address Unknown, Winchester, Indiana.                                                                              1859                   Address Unknown, Farmland, Indiana.                                                                      1859                  Address Unknown, Winchester, Indiana.

George W. Cornelius was recorded in an advertisement that ran from December 2, 1858 to June 9, 1859 in the Randolph County Journal (Winchester, Indiana).  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Solograph, Photographs, etc.  G. W. Cornelius Would respectfully inform the citizens of Winchester and vicinity that he is on hands with the same old Car in which years ago in this place, he took Over 600 Pictures acknowledged by one and all to be Superior to any taken before or since in the place.  Having the advantage of a large Sky Light!  His pictures are unsurpassed in brilliancy of tone, accuracy of expression, and clearness of the Eye.

By the aid of a Quick worker, the only instrument of the kind this side of Cincinnati, he Never Fails to secure the Likeness of a Child however small.

On November 10, 1859 the following announcement appeared in the Randolph County Journal.  (Winchester, Indiana).—Mr. G. W. Cornelius left here yesterday morning with his Daguerrean Car for Farmland, where he expects to remain two or three weeks, and then return to Winchester.  Those who want good pictures of themselves or friends can not do better than to give him a call while he sojourns at Farmland.  He is a superior Artist.

On December 15, 1859 an announcement in the Randolph County Journal (Winchester, Indiana).—G. W. Cornelius, the Daguerrean, has returned to Winchester.

George W. Cornelius is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as George W. (Cornelis) Cornelius.  In partnership of Bishop & Cornelis in 1853 Northwest corner of Main & 5th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. And in 1860-1861  Address Unknown, Winchester, Indiana.  In Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 he is recorded as a daguerreotypist in Cincinnati in 1853.

S. T. Corley

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1849-1850       Rooms in the Odd Fellows’ Hall, Camden, South Carolina.                                  1850                  Address Unknown, Darlington, South Carolina

S. T. Corley was recorded in an advertisement and an announcement. The advertisements the first ran from November 28, 1849 to January 2, 1850 in The Camden Journal (Camden, South Carolina). A Favorable Opportunity Is now offered to those who wish to obtain neat Daguerreotype Likenesses of themselves or their friends.  Rooms in the Odd Fellows’ Hall.  Call and examine for yourselves.                    S. T. Corley.

The announcement ran on February 1, 1850 in The Camden Journal (Camden, South Carolina).  Mr. S. T. Corley, of Kentucky, has been successfully engaged in taking Daguerreotype Likenesses at the Odd Fellows’ Hall, in our town, for nearly two months, and has “struck off” many of our citizens.  Mr. C. is a young man of agreeable manners, and his demeanor among us entitles him to patronage and support.  His well assorted supply of cases and lockets, of every sort and size, cannot fail to suit the taste of the most fastidious.—Some of his pictures would well compare with those of Daguerreotypist of more experience and reputation.  Mr. C. has gone to Darlington for a few weeks, after which our citizens will again enjoy the opportunity of having their likenesses taken.

S. T. Corley is listed in Craig’s Daguerrean Registry in April 1848 over Mrs. Swinney’s grocery, Albany, Georgia; 1849 in Laurensville, South Carolina; 1850 in Salisbury, North Carolina. In Early Georgia Photographers 1841-1861: A Biographical Checklist, by E. Lee Eltzroth places his activity dates in Albany, Georgia from April to about May 25, 1848.  In Partners with the Sun South Carolina Photographers 1840-1940, by Harvey S. Teal.  List his activity dates as July 1849 in Laurensville and in March of 1850 in Darlington, South Carolina.

Corduan & Fay

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1841-1842       10 Front Street, Brooklyn, New York.

Corduan & Fay 1841 were recorded in two advertisements.  The first advertisement ran from November 3 to 8, 1841 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat (Brooklyn, New York).  Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Corduan & Fay are prepared to execute Likenesses, at No. 10 Front street, Brooklyn, in a style equal, if not superior, to any specimen heretofore exhibited in New York—hours from 9 A. M. till 5 o’clock, P. M.

Persons wishing instructions, can be perfected in a very short time, on reasonable terms, and apparatus furnished at short notice, together with every article necessary to commence business.

The second advertisement ran from December 27, 1841 to April 28, 1842 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat (Brooklyn, New York).  Daguerreotype Miniatures.—Corduan & Fay are prepared to execute Likenesses, at No. 10 Front street, Brooklyn, in a style equal, if not superior, to any specimen heretofore exhibited in New York—hours from 9 A. M. till 5 o’clock, P. M.

Persons wishing instructions, can be perfected in a very short time, on reasonable terms, and apparatus furnished at short notice, together with every article necessary to commence business.

The partnership has not been recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list two Corduan, the first Benjamin Corduan who was listed as a daguerreian in 1842-1843 at the rear of 28 Cheery Street, New York City.  Joseph Corduan was listed as daguerreian plate and apparatus manufacturer from 1840-1841 at the same address rear of 28 Cheer Street, New York City.  See yesterdays post Joseph was also active as a daguerreotypist in 1841-1842.  Craig also states the Joseph Corduan was in the partnership of Corduan 1841-1842, at the same address.  Based on this information the identity of Corduan is more likely Benjamin.   Craig also list six Fay’s in his books.  The only one that fits the dates would be Fay with no first name in the partnership of Fay & Stanley on Pennsylvania Avenue in 1842.

Joseph Corduan

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1841-1842       28 Cherry Street, New York, New York.                                                                        1841-1842       Mrs. Hunter’s Hotel, Jamaica, New York.

Joseph Corduan was recorded in an advertisement that ran on December 14, 1841 to January 4, 1842 in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser (Jamaica, New York).

Daguerreotype.  J. Corduan & Co. 28 Cherry st., New York, Will be at Mrs. Hunter’s Hotel, on the first fair Saturday, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype likenesses.  Should any feel disposed to take a sitting, they will please leave their names at this office.

Joseph Corduan is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry from 1840-1846.  1841-1842 Craig list him at 23 Cherry Street.

Mr. Cooper

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1841                Rooms in the Kirkland Block, Utica, New York.

Mr. Cooper was recorded in the partnership of Young & Cooper first in an announcement that ran on February 2, 1841 in the Oneida Whig (Utica, New York).  Daguerreotype Likenesses.—The attention of our readers is solicited to the advertisement of Messrs. Young & Cooper.  Any person who is desirous of possessing a perfect miniature representation of himself, will do well to call and receive a touch of their art.

The advertisement ran from February 2 to March 9, 1841 in the Oneida Whig (Utica, New York).   Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Messrs. Young & Cooper respectfully inform the citizens of Utica and its vicinity that they contemplate remaining for only a few weeks longer in this city: so that if there are any persons who are desirous of having their miniatures or portrait beautifully and accurately taken by this wonderful instrument they must attend to it in time; for they may depend upon it they have an opportunity offered them now which they will not again have for years.  They have been able to so arrange their instrument that they are now able to take the most beautiful miniatures that have been taken by this instrument in this country, in the short space of from fifteen seconds to two and a half minutes, without any sun and in all kinds of weather.  The community generally are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of the art; and the proprietors flatter themselves that on such examination the citizens of this city will very generally consent to see themselves as others see them, through the aid of this instrument.

Messrs. Young & Cooper will be found any time during the day at their rooms in the Kirkland Block.  February 1, 1841.

After checking many photographic directories there is no listing for Cooper that fits the activity date of the partnership.  There are several possibilities for the identity of Young that were recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.  First there was a Young in Baltimore, Maryland in the partnership of Parker & Young in 1841.  Second there was a (C. P.) young in the partnership of Young & Western in New York City in 1842. Third there was a Benjamin F. Young also in New York City in 1853-1844.

W. Cooper

Portrait Painter, ,

1857                49 Church Street, Nashville, Tennessee.

W. Cooper was recorded in an announcement on October 31, 1857 in The Winchester Home Journal (Winchester, Tennessee).  Portrait Painting.  W. Cooper, is permanently located in Nashville, at number 49, Church street, over Cornelius’ Furniture store, and is prepared to paint Portraits and Photographic Likenesses, from Miniature to Life size, at short notice, and entire satisfaction given.  Persons at a distance can send their pictures, which will answer all purposes.

W. Cooper is not listed in other photographic directories or in The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary of Artists in America 1856-1860.