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H. Burns

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1855                Rooms over J. R. Squire’s Store, Ashland, Ohio.

H. Burns was listed in an advertisement that ran from January 3 to April 25, 1855 in The Ashland Union (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio.) The World In An Uproar! H. Burns Daguerrean Gallery!  The undersigned would respectfully announce to the Public, that he has purchased and Extensive Daguerrean Gallery, lately occupied by F. Kinnaman, of Ashland, Ohio, and is fitting it up in a style unsurpassed for beauty and elegance in this section of the country.  He is also adding to his stock a large camera which will enable him to take pictures from the smallest to the largest size.  He has a large and complete assortment of cases of every possible style and size, and will sell pictures lower than they can be bought elsewhere, and he has no hesitation in saying that he can render as good satisfaction as an operator in this section of country.  Specimens can be seen by calling at the rooms.  Pictures taken in cloudy as well as clear weather.  Rooms over the store of J. R. Squire.  Don’t mistake the place.      H. Burns, Ashland, Ohio.

H. Burns and Frederick Kinnaman are not listed in other photographic directories. A Fred Kinnaman is listed in Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 by Diane VanSkiver Gagel in Findlay in 1866, 1870-76 and in Carey 1878-1879, and a F. & C. F. Kinnaman in Upper Sandusky in 1878-79 but there is not proof that they are the same person at this time.

H. F. Burch

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1858                Rooms over White’s Drug Store, Glasgow, Missouri.

H. F. Burch was recorded in an announcement in the Glasgow Weekly Times (Glasgow, Missouri) on January 7, 1858. Ambrotypes.—An excellent Ambrotypist is in town. His specimens are good, and those wanting pictures should call without delay.

On January 14, 1858 he was listed in an advertisement in the same newspaper which ran until February 18, 1858.  Ambrotyping.  We would respectfully announce to the citizens of Glasgow and vicinity, that we have opened rooms over White’s Drug Store, for a short time only, for the purpose of Taking Pictures in the above named Art.

This new style of Pictures is fast taking the place of all other methods of producing photographic pictures, as they possess all the beauty of light and shade so much desired in a likeness of one’s self; at the same time they cannot be surpassed in beauty of finish and depth of tone.  The picture is taken up-on glass and is subject to no change in any climate, giving the true position of the subject; and the time of sitting is reduced to about one-third; therefore, the beauty of expression is preserved in all its truthfulness.    H. F. Burch.

On March 25, 1858 he is mentioned in an advertisement as a teacher of John Chamberlain in the Glasgow Weekly Times (Glasgow, Missouri.)  Ambrotypes.—Mr. Jno. Chamberlain has fitted up a room in the rear of his jewelry shop, where he is prepared to take likenesses of every description, at a moments notice.  He formerly was engaged in the Daguerrean business, and has recently graduated under Prof. Burch, one of the best Ambrotypist that has ever visited our town.  Mr. C. has a fine instrument, a good assortment of stock, and will do you up a likeness of any required description or price, in less time than you have taken to read this notice.

H. F. Burch is not listed in other photographic directories.

Joseph K. Bundy

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1848                Waldo Block, Worcester, Massachusetts.                                                                    1850                142 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.                                                                1852                Brinley Row, Worcester, Massachusetts.[1]                                                                1854                District 4, Southbridge, Massachusetts.

Joseph K. Bundy was recorded in 1848 and in 1854 in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographer, 1839-1900.  On March 23, 1850 he appeared in an advertisement in the Worcester Daily Spy (Worcester, Massachusetts) that ran until May 18, 1850.  Can’t be Beat!  The subscriber would say to his old friends in this City and vicinity that he has taken the well known Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 142 Main Street, Worcester, two doors north of B. L. Hardon & Co.’s Store, where he is prepared to take As Good Pictures, and as Cheap, as can be taken in this or any other city, and set them in Cases, Lockets, Pins, and Rings.  No pains will be spared in giving satisfaction.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens before sitting elsewhere.    J. K. Bundy

On April 4, 1850 in the same paper the following announcement appeared.  Fine daguerreotypes.  We would call the attention of our readers to J. K. Bundy’s advertisement of Daguerreotypes, at the old stand, next door to B. L. Hardon, & Co.’s Store, where so many good pictures have been made.  Those who wish any thing in his line will be promptly attended to, and may expect good likenesses.

In the same newspaper the following advertisement ran from January 20 to March 29, 1852.  To the Public.  Adams’ Premium Daguerreotypes!  Rooms, directly opposite the American House, over the Citizen’s Bank.

Good Pictures taken as cheap as at any other room in the city.  Customers will find one of the Best Reception Rooms, furnished with Musical Instruments for Ladies and gentlemen to while away their time, while waiting.  Also, one of Carharts Best Æolians for sale. Visitors from the Country are respectfully invited to give us a call.              J. K. Bundy, Assistant Operator.

In 1851 George Adams is reported to be in Providence Rhode Island it is possible that J. K. Bundy as the Assistant Operator is running the gallery in Worcester.

[1] Address based on George Adams’s entry in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900.

Bullard

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1853                Rooms over J. P. Plank’s Store, Herkimer, New York.

Bullard is recorded in the Herkimer County Democrat. (Frankfort, New York) in two advertisement that ran from March 16 to 30, 1853.  Just received at Bullard’s Daguerrean Gallery, an extra lot of those beautiful Papier Mache Cases, in which pictures that are unexceptionable, will be put at the extremely low price of Three dollars each.  Feb. 23.

The second advertisement.  The Immense Rush That Still Continues At Bullard’s Daguerrean Gallery proclaims that the people are the judges still.

They have seen and now believe that they can there secure for themselves, beautiful, life-like, never-fading Daguerreotype Miniatures, at very reasonable prices, varying from one dollar upwards, according to size and richness of case.

Other engagements have limited his time of remaining in this place to two weeks longer.  Rooms over J. P. Plank’s store.  Herkimer, March 9, 1853.

Bullard first name is unknown, the March 16, 1853 issue is the first paper I had access to, the volume no. is XI, and issue no. is 28.  Note the dates on the end of each advertisement February 23 and March 9.  It is possible that this is S. C. Bullard based on dates of ads and proximity of Cooperstown and Herkimer, but it is only speculation on my part.

S. C. Bullard

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1852                Dr. Peak’s Building, Cooperstown, New York.

S. C. Bullard was recorded in the Freeman’s Journal (Cooperstown, New York) three time starting with an advertisement that ran from October 15 to December 31, 1852 and then two announcements.  Daguerreotypes.  Mr. S. C. Bullard Has Opened A Daguerrean Gallery in Dr. Peak’s building, second story, where he will at all times be in readiness to take miniatures of individuals and family groups, which for depth on tone and bust like appearance, clear and life-like expression of the eye and beautiful blending of light and shade, need only to be seen to be appreciated, as likenesses worthy to be possessed by every one.  With my process and improved instruments, a cloudy day is as favorable for adults as any other.  For children a clear day, between 10 and 3 is preferable.  Whether visitors wish pictures or not, he will at all times be happy to see them.

The first announcement ran on December 17, 1852.  Daguerreotypes.—Now is the time to procure a good Daguerreotype.  Mr. Burnett, in Story’s building, adjoining this office, and Mr. Bullard, in Dr. Peak’s building, nearly opposite, are both taking excellent pictures.  We don’t pretend to say which takes the best.—Those who examine them can judge for themselves.  Don’t you want one for a New Year present to some friend?

The second announcement ran on December 31, 1852.  Daguerreotypes.  Bullard Is Still Taking Those beautiful life-like pictures, never-fading Daguerreotypes, which he puts up in neat Morocco, velvet-lined cases for One Dollar.  Rooms in Dr. Peak’s Building.

S. C. Bullard does not appear in other photographic directories.  See Bullard (in tomorrows post) possibly same person.

M. H. Bullard

Daguerreotypes, ,

N.D.                 Address and Location Unknown, Massachusetts.                                                    1850                Rooms over James Elwood Store, Delhi, New York.                                    1851                in the Office with Dr. J. I. Merwin, nearly opposite the Bank, Delhi, New York.    1851                rooms in the building corner of Main and Meredith streets, opposite Judson’s                              Hotel, Delhi, New York.

M. H. Bullard was recorded in five advertisements in the Delaware Gazette (Delhi, New York)  the first appeared on January 16 and ran until February 27, 1850.  Daguerreotypes.  Mr. M. H. Bullard, Daguerrean Artists from Massachusetts, would announce to the citizens of Delhi and vicinity, that he has fitted up a Daguerrean Gallery, for two or three weeks only, over the store of James Elwood, where he is prepared, in clear or cloudy weather, to take likenesses that are unsurpassed for richness, beauty of tone and strength of expression.

Having availed himself of the late London Process, he is enabled to ensure a likeness not to be surpassed by any of the most celebrated Galleries in the U. S.—Likenesses taken by this late improvement are perfectly life-like and are rendered never-fading.

Lockets, Velvet Book Cases of the richest quality always on hand.  All are invited to call and examine specimens, whether they intend sitting for pictures or not.

The second advertisement ran on February 20 & 27 1850.  Photographic Likenesses.  M. H. Bullard would respectfully inform the citizens of Delhi and the surrounding country, that owing to the unprecedented success that has attended him since his arrival in this place, and the numerous applications he is daily receiving from its inhabitants, he has determined to remain a few days longer.

Having associated with him in the Daguerrian business Mr. F. L. Hiller, they are now able to execute business with the greatest dispatch, and in a style that cannot fail to please the most fastidious.  They will constantly be in attendance at their Daguerrian Gallery over Elwood’s Store, to wait upon any who may favor them with a call, and give them such a likeness, that they may      “          *          *          *          See themselves As others see them.”

All are invited to call and examine their specimens.—They will there see pictures of those with whom\ they are well acquainted, and hence be enabled to judge understandingly of their skill in the Daguerrian Art.  Remember that their stay will be limited to a few days.

The third advertisement ran from May 14 to 28, 1851.Daguerreotypes.  The undersigned will again visit Delhi in the course of a few days, to remain a short time, when he will be happy to wait upon all who may feel disposed to give him a call.

The fourth advertisement appeared on June 4, 1851.  Daguerreotypes.  Mr. M. H. Bullard would respectfully inform his former friends and the public generally, that he has again visited Delhi, and opened a Daguerrean Gallery in the office with Dr. J. I. Merwin, nearly opposite the Bank, where he will be happy to see all those who may favor him with a call, whether they wish pictures or not.

Gold Lockets of the richest quality constantly on hand, and will be sold, including miniatures, as cheap if not cheaper than the lockets can be bought else where.  All those wishing a first class picture of themselves or friends, will do well to improve the present opportunity, and that without delay, for his stay is limited to a few weeks

Think not these portraits by the sun light made,                                                                                          Shades though they are, will like a shadow fade.                                                                                        No! when the lip of flesh in dust shall lie—                                                                                                    When Death’s grey film o’erspreads the beaming eye—                                                                          These life-like pictures mocking at decay,                                                                                                      Will still be fresh and vivid as to-day.

The fifth advertisement appeared on June 4 and ran until July 23, 1851.  Daguerreotypes.  Mr. M. H. Bullard would respectfully inform his former friends and the public generally, that he has again visited Delhi, and opened a Daguerrean Gallery in the in the building corner of Main and Meredith streets, opposite Judson’s Hotel, where he will be happy to see all those who may favor him with a call, whether they wish pictures or not.

Gold Lockets of the richest quality constantly on hand, and will be sold, including miniatures, as cheap if not cheaper than the lockets can be bought else where.  All those wishing a first class picture of themselves or friends, will do well to improve the present opportunity, and that without delay, for his stay is limited to a few weeks.

Think not these portraits by the sun light made,                                                                                          Shades though they are, will like a shadow fade.                                                                                        No! when the lip of flesh in dust shall lie—                                                                                                    When Death’s grey film o’erspreads the beaming eye—                                                                          These life-like pictures mocking at decay,                                                                                                    Will still be fresh and vivid as to-day.

M. H. Bullard is not recorded in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900, nor does not appear in other photographic directories.  It is surprising that he has not been recorded in other newspapers that have been searched.  This is proof that I have just scratched the surface in my quest to record information on the early history of American photography.

G. S. Bugg

Daguerreotypes, ,

1857                Address Unknown, Watertown, New York.

G. S. Bugg was recorded in The Daily Journal (Ogdensburgh, New York) on August 27, 1857. Watertown Correspondence.  Watertown, August 26, 1857.  G. S. Bugg, a daguerrean artist, was sadly burned the other evening.  At the time of the accident Mr. G. was mixing by the light of a lamp, some combustible fluid, used in the practice of his art which took fire, and his head was completely enveloped in flames, burning his hair completely off, and searing his face very badly.  The room in which he was at work took fire, but which was soon put out by timely and efficient aid.

G. S. Bugg is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Norman Bugbee

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1844                64 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama.                                                                                    1848-1849     53 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama.

Norman Bugbee was recorded in an advertisement in The Weekly Independent (Aberdeen, Mississippi) on August 4, 1849.  Daguerrean Gallery, No. 53, Dauphin St.  N. Bugbee the most experienced Daguerreotypist in the city, would respectfully solicit the patronage of the citizens of Aberdeen and vicinity, while visiting the city of Mobile and will at all times insure their Likenesses far superior as to beauty and durability, than any taken in the city or in the south, and his latest improvements in the art are unsurpassed; his prices are lower than any other establishment, comparing the quality of his miniatures, which vary according to the size [finish in] which they are put up.                         Dec 1.

Note that the date of the advertisement found at the end of the ad is Dec. 1.  It is possible that this is a typo or that the year might be before 1848.  The problem is that in 1849 there were only two issues available August 4 in which the advertisement was found and on December 1 and no advertisements for any daguerreotypist were found.  In 1848 there were only four dates available March 18, May 6, December 9 and December 30th Norman Bugbee’s advertisement did not appear in any of them. On the December 9th issue a large hole appeared on page 3 & 4, and the December 30th issue was missing page 1 & 2.

Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list a Norman Bugby in 1844 at 64 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama this is probably the same person.

Professor Buffer

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1855                289 Broadway, New York, New York.

Professor Buffer was recorded in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York) on May 24, 1855 in an advertisement.  Irish Artists—25 Cent Daguerreotypes.—Prof. Buffer of Dublin has arrived with his celebrated company of 25 Irish picture-makers, and has taken bunks at 289 Broadway for the season.            Buffer & Co.

289 Broadway is the studio address for Silas A. Holmes.  This is the only mention of Professor Buffer in any of the New York Newspapers I have found to date.   This is not the first advertisement that Holmes advertises that he has 20 or more artists working for him.  Holmes continues to advertise his gallery, one more time in May, six times in June, July three times and two in August.  For the next four month he advertises eight time each month.  For more information see a piece I posted on Silas A. Holmes on January 20, 2018.

Bryant & Smith

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1859                Address Unknown, Washington, District of Columbia.

Bryant and Smith was recorded in the Evening Star (Washington, D. C.) on June 14, 1859.  From The photographers & publishers, Messrs. Bryant & Smith, we have six photographic (stereoscopic) views of scenes in and about Washington, which, for excellence of execution, are quite equal to the best French stereoscopic views.  They consist of representations of the Patent Office, Washington Monument, Jackson Statute, White House, Capitol extension, (east front,) and the tomb of Washington.  They are for sale by Franklin Philp.

Bryant & Smith are not recorded in in other photographic directories that I have access to.  They were not listed in the 1860 Washington, D. C. Directory.  Three stereoviews by them can be found at the New York Public Library digital collection they are  Jackson Monument, National Observatory and two views of Tomb of Washington.  They are tan mounts with domed images.