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Cary & Stancliff

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1845                Address Unknown, Hartford, Connecticut.

1846                Corner Main & Pearl Streets, Hartford, Connecticut.

1845 October 11.  The Hartford Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 11, 1845, Vol. XXIX, No. 1503, P. 3.

Premiums Awarded By The Hartford County Agricultural Society.  Oct 4th, 1845…

Specimens In Fine Arts And Arts…

A Silver Medal to Cary & Stancliff, for Daguerreotype Specimens.

1846 June 20.  The Hartford Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  June 20, 1846, Vol. XXX, No. 1539, P. 1.

Improved Colored Daguerreotype Portraits and Miniatures.  Messrs.  Cary & Stancliff are now executing Pictures, by a new process, that are pronounced by critics to be far superior to any thing of the kind ever offered in this State.  This we submit to the public.

Portraits of Deceased Persons copied accurately.

Likenesses taken After Death, in city or Country.

Correct Likenesses of Infants taken in 5 or 6 seconds, in a clear morning.

Ordinary Daguerreotype operators, and persons wishing to learn the art, will find it an object to become acquainted with our new process.

Pictures taken equally well in Cloudy or Fair Weather.

Materials, Chemicals and Apparatus furnished and warranted.

The public room is open and free for visitors from 8 A. M. until 6 P. M.  We respectfully solicit a visit to our collection.  Cry & Stancliff, corner of Main and Pearl sts., over Olmstead & Co.  May 30.

Advertisement was recorded twelve times between June 20 to November 7, 1846.

Cary & Perkins

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1853                407 Broadway, New York, New York.

1853                Corner Bryan Street and Market Square, Savannah, Georgia.

1853 October 22.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 22, 1853, Whole No. 7602, P. 5.

Cary & Perkins’ Daguerreotypes Taken daily at 407 Broadway, and corner of Bryan street and Market square, Savannah, Ga.

Advertisement ran on October 22 & 23, 1853.

1853 October 24.  Tri-Weekly Standard.  (Bridgeport, Connecticut.)  October 24, 1853, Vol. 4, No. 125, Whole No. 592, P. 2.

Cary & Perkins, Daguerreotypists, No. 407 Broadway, New York, And Savannah, Geo.

Advertisement ran from October 24, 1853 to June 5, 1854.

Carvalho, Solomon Nunes

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, , , , , ,

1849-1850       205 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

1849-1850       Corner of 4½ Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C.

1850                205 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

1850-1851       230 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina.

1851                Masonic Hall, King and Wentworth Streets, Charleston, South Carolina.

1851-1852       167 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina.

1852                294 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina.

1853                349 Broadway, New York, New York.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of American Artists In America 1564-1860.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  1957, P. 113-114.

Carvalho, Solomon Nunes (1815-1894).  Portrait and Landscape painter, daguerreotypist, and photographer; born in Charleston (S. C.), April 27, 1815.  The artist’s father, David N. Carvalho (1784-1860), a watchmaker and merchant in Charleston for many years, moved in 1828 to Baltimore, where he established a marble paper Manufactory.  The family moved again in 1835, to Philadelphia, where they remained for the next fifteen years.  Solomon’s career as an artist began in Philadelphia about 1838 and centered there for the next decade, though he also worked in Charleston and Washington in the early 1840’s.  S. N. Carvalho was again in Philadelphia in 1849, when he exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy, but the following year the whole family, including Solomon’s wife and two year old son David, moved to Baltimore, where they made their home until the elder Carvalho’s death in 1860.  In 1851-52 Solomon again paid a professional visit to Charleston.  His next professional venture was his two year service as artist-photographer with John C. Fremont’s expedition to the Far West (1853-54), Carvalho’s own account of which was published in 1857.  During the latter half of the 1850’s the artist worked in Baltimore, but soon after his father’s death he moved to NYC, accompanied by his wife and four sons—David, Jerrite, Jacob, and Solomon (ages 12, 10, 8 and 4, respectively, in 1860).  Carvalho was listed as an artist or photographer in NYC directories until about 1880 and thereafter as president of the Carvalho Heating and Super-heating Co. or simply as inventor.  He died in NYC in 1894…

1845 October 25.  Saturday Courier.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  October 25, 1845, Vol. XV, No. 33, P. 3. 

On the 15th inst. By the Rev. Isaac Leeser, Mr. Solomon N. Carvalho, of Barbadoes, (sic.), eldest son of D. N. Carvalho, of this city, to Miss. Sarah M. daughter of the late Jacob S. Solis, of New York.

1846 February 5.  American Sentinel.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  February 5, 1846, Vol. XXX, P. 3. 

Married. In Barbados, W. I. On Wednesday, the 15th October, at the residence of Mr. S. Solis, Mr. Solomon N. Carvalho, of Bridgetown, Barbados, and son of D. N. Carvalho, of Philadelphia, to Miss. Sarah M. Solis, of that city, daughter of the late Jacob S. Solis.

1849 May 28.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  May 28, 1849, Vol. XCIX, No. 17,288, P. 3.

Gallery Of Fine Arts.  No. 205 Baltimore Street.  S. N. Carvalho, Artist, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Baltimore and its vicinity, that he has become the proprietor of the establishment formerly known as the Plumbe National Gallery, over The Jewelry Store of Messrs. R. & A. Campbell.  He has procured the services of Mr. T. O. Smith, the principal operator at Root’s Gallery of Philadelphia, who will attend to the production of an entirely new style Daguerreotype, patented under the name of the Crayon Daguerreotype, never before introduced in this city.  The great advantage which this style of picture possesses over any other, is that the picture can be seen equally well in any light, and as distinctly when hung against a wall as the finest miniature.  The whole strength of the Instrument is thrown on the head, and the artistic distribution of light and shadow give it the appearance of one of the celebrated Italian Crayon Drawings.

S. N. Carvalho will attend to the Painting department.  Portraits and Miniatures, either from life or Daguerreotype, executed in a manner which he is certain will give satisfaction.  In connection with the above, the Gallery will be adorner with choice works of art, both ancient and modern, affording to the citizens and ladies of Baltimore a fashionable and pleasing resort, without any pecuniary outlay.  The establishment is now being newly fitted up, and will be opened on the first of June.

The charges for the Crayon Daguerreotype will be less than those charged for ordinary Pictures, by the old process.  The subscriber depends solely on the merits of the Pictures produced at this establishment for the success which he anticipates.  

1849 June 22.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  June 22, 1849, Vol. XCIX, No. 17,310, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes—Mr. S. N. Carvalho, has recently opened his Gallery of Fine Arts at No. 205 Baltimore street, where he is prepared to take likenesses which, for superiority of execution and strictness of resemblance, cannot be surpassed.  Mr. C. has adopted the Crayon style, by which the daguerreotype is made to resemble a finely executed engraving.  By it, too, the artistic affect of light and shadow is more clearly developed; the bust is lost in the back ground, in imitation of crayon drawing; and the eyes, heretofore considered a very difficult feature to imitate successfully, are brought out with a distinctness and close resemblance which must satisfy all.  Another thing claimed for this style is that a large sized picture may be taken on a plate of one third the dimensions required by the old process.  Mr. Carvalho will also execute colored daguerreotypes when desired, for which his experience as an artist renders him peculiarly qualified.  He is assisted in his beautiful art by Mr. Smith, whose knowledge of chemistry enables him to prepare the plates with such sensitiveness that children may be taken in the short space of from one to three seconds.  The likeness of the Hon. Henry Clay, John Swift, Esq. Mayor of Philadelphia, and a number of other distinguished gentlemen, which may be found at Mr. C.’s rooms, will be readily recognized.  All in want of first rate pictures should not fail to give him a call.  Visitors will find the rooms handsomely furnished, and while waiting for pictures may amuse themselves on one of Messrs. Wise & Bro.’s fine tone pianos with the improved touch.

1849 July 17.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  July 17, 1849, Vol. C, No. 17,330, P. 2.

Improved Daguerreotypes.  S. N. Carvalho’s Gallery Of Fine Arts, No. 205 Baltimore street.  The subscriber informs the public generally that he has erected a building with a combination of sky and side lights, where he can (from his knowledge of light and shadow, having made it his study for 15 years,) produce Daguerreotype likenesses which will compare with any taken in the United States.  His new crayon process is admirably adapted for gentlemen’s portraits.  He invites the public to call and view his specimens, and will in all instances, if allowed, take a picture of a gentleman or lady to show the style of his work, without any charge.

Children of any age taken in a few seconds.

Portraits, Engravings, Statuary, &c., accurately copied.  S. N. Carvalho, over Campbell’s Jewelry Store, 205 Baltimore st.

1849 July 31.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  July 31, 1849, Vol. C, No. 17,342, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—There is no branch of art in which more improvement has been effected in so short a time as that of Photography, or Daguerreotyping.  Among those who are foremost in the adoption of all new progressions in this beautiful science in Mr. S. N Carvalho, who has lately introduced here the Crayon process, by which his pictures are made to closely resemble a fine engraving.—He has recently much enlarged and made important additions to his already excellent sky light, and sitters may rely on having their likenesses taken in the most correct and life-like manner, and in the highest style of the art.  Mr. Carvalho’s rooms are at 205 Baltimore street, and will be fond to be handsomely furnished, with piano and other musical instruments for the entertainment of visitors.

1849 August 21.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  August 21, 1849, Vol. C, No. 17,360, P. 3.

Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes are justly admired for their truthful likenesses, classical arrangement, and beautiful tone.  Those who want a good picture are invited to call on Mr. Carvalho, No. 205 Baltimore street, over R. & A. Campbell’s jewelry store.

Advertisement ran from August 21 to 27, 1849.

1849 September 3.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  September 3, 1849, Vol. C, No. 17,371, P. 3.

Improved Daguerreotypes.  S. N. Carvalho’s Gallery Of Fine Arts, No. 205 Baltimore street.  The subscriber informs the public generally that he has erected a building with a combination of sky and side lights, where he can (from his knowledge of light and shadow, having made it his study for 15 years,) produce Daguerreotype likenesses which will compare with any taken in the United States.  His new crayon process is admirably adapted for gentlemen’s portraits.  He invites the public to call and view his specimens, and will in all instances, if allowed, take a picture of a gentleman or lady to show the style of his work, without any charge.

Children of any age taken in a few seconds.

Portraits, Engravings, Statuary, &c., accurately copied.  S. N. Carvalho, over Campbell’s Jewelry Store, 205 Baltimore st.

1849 September 17.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  September 17, 1849, Vol. C, No. 17,386, P. 3.

Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes are worthy a place in the Cabinet of all lovers of good pictures—his portraits are gems in their way.  They have a beautiful rich lifelike tone, and are considered by first rate judges to be the best in the city.  Mr. Carvalho is an experienced artist having practiced successfully his profession in this city ten years ago; and his knowledge of light and shadow enables him to give a classical arrangement to the figure.  His skylight is most scientifically projected; and his Saloon, No. 205 Baltimore st., is well worth a visit.

Advertisement ran from September 17 to 21, 1849.

1849 November 13.  The Republic.  (Washington, D. C.)  November 13, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 130, P. 3.

Arrivals At The Hotels…National Hotel, Corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 6th street…S. N. Carvalho, Baltimore.

1849 November 27.  The Republic.  (Washington, D. C.)  November 27, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 142, P. 3.

Arrivals At The Hotels…National Hotel, Corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 6th street…S. N. Carvalho, Baltimore.

1849 November 28.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  November 28, 1849, Vol. C, No. 17,428, P. 3.

Carvalho’s Gallery Of Fine Arts’ (formerly Plumb’s,) No. 205 Baltimore St. 

Why are Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes the best in the city?  Because they are made by an experienced Artist who understands the profession scientifically.

Why is Carvalho’s Gallery of Fine Arts continually thronged with visitors?  Because his rooms are elegantly arranged with beautiful specimens of Paintings, Engravings and Daguerreotypes, an improved tone Piano, and a Lady always in attendance for the comfort of Lady visitors.

Why are Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes easily distinguished from all others taken in the city?  Because there is a depth of tone, an artistic arrangement of light and shadow, and an ease and grace about the attitudes, which none others possess.

Why did not Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes take the premium at the late fair?  Simply because Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes were not on exhibition at the late Fair.  The public had already awarded him the highest premium for his Pictures.

Why is the operating room filled with Children of all ages from eleven o’clock till three every day?  Because during those hours he is continually engaged in producing the most beautiful groups of these interesting responsibilities.

Why he is always engaged in cloudy weather?  Because a cloudy day is the very best time for Adults to sit for Pictures.  Let the public bear this in mind.

1849 December 4.  The Republic.  (Washington, D. C.)  December 4, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 147, P. 3.

Arrivals At The Hotels…National Hotel, Corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 6th street…S. N. Carvalho, Baltimore.

1849 December 7.  The Republic.  (Washington, D. C.)  December 7, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 150, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—We refer to the card, in another column, of Mr. Carvalho, artist, who has established himself in our city.  He has acquired much celebrity, and understands the art not only pf taking Daguerreotype likenesses, but of drawing, painting, &c., thoroughly.  Mr. C. is well known in Baltimore, and has now in that city a superb and highly attractive gallery of paintings.  We refer those who may desire his services to his establishment, and are confident they will be suited in the very best manner.

1849 December 7.  The Republic.  (Washington, D. C.)  December 7, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 150, P. 3.

American Photographic Gallery.  S. N. Carvalho, Artists, of Baltimore, respectfully informs the citizens of Washington and the public in general, that he has rented the Daguerreotype Gallery formerly occupied by Van Loan & Chase, at the corner of 4½ street and Pennsylvania avenue, where he is prepared to make pictures which will bear comparison with any daguerreotypes in the world.  He has established at Baltimore a reputation for making the best pictures in that city; and the public at Washington have now the opportunity of procuring an artistic picture, such an one as will be worthy a place in the cabinet of the connoisseurs or the ladies’ centre table.  Groups of any number of persons can be taken, with all the classical arrangement of light and shadow, expression, and beautiful tone of a highly-finished mezzotint engraving.

N. B.  The greatest care taken in procuring correct likenesses of children; and in no instance will a charge be made without the picture is perfectly satisfactory.  Call and examine specimens.  Post mortem cases promptly attended to.  Corner of 4½ and Pennsylvania avenue.

1849 December 8.  Daily National Intelligencer.  (Washington, D. C.)  December 8, 1849, Vol. XXXVII, No. 11,479, P. 3.

American Photographic Gallery.  S. N. Carvalho, Artists, of Baltimore, respectfully informs the citizens of Washington and the public in general, that he has rented the Daguerreotype Gallery formerly occupied by Van Loan & Chase, at the corner of 4½ street and Pennsylvania avenue, where he is prepared to make pictures which will bear comparison with any daguerreotypes in the world.  He has established at Baltimore a reputation for making the best pictures in that city; and the public at Washington have now the opportunity of procuring an artistic picture, such an one as will be worthy a place in the cabinet of the connoisseurs or the ladies’ centre table.  Groups of any number of persons can be taken, with all the classical arrangement of light and shadow, expression, and beautiful tone of a highly-finished mezzotint engraving.

N. B.  The greatest care taken in procuring correct likenesses of children; and in no instance will a charge be made without the picture is perfectly satisfactory.  Call and examine specimens.  Post mortem cases promptly attended to.  Corner of 4½ and Pennsylvania avenue.

1849 December 12.  The Daily Union.  (Washington, D. C.)  December 12, 1849, Vol. V, No. 191, P. 3.

American Photographic Gallery.  S. N. Carvalho, Artists, of Baltimore, respectfully informs the citizens of Washington and the public in general, that he has rented the Daguerreotype Gallery formerly occupied by Van Loan & Chase, at the corner of 4½ street and Pennsylvania avenue, where he is prepared to make pictures which will bear comparison with any daguerreotypes in the world.  He has established at Baltimore a reputation for making the best pictures in that city; and the public at Washington have now the opportunity of procuring an artistic picture, such an one as will be worthy a place in the cabinet of the connoisseurs or the ladies’ centre table.  Groups of any number of persons can be taken, with all the classical arrangement of light and shadow, expression, and beautiful tone of a highly-finished mezzotint engraving.

N. B.  The greatest care taken in procuring correct likenesses of children; and in no instance will a charge be made without the picture is perfectly satisfactory.  Call and examine specimens.  Post mortem cases promptly attended to.  Corner of 4½ and Pennsylvania avenue.

Advertisement ran from December 12, 1849 to March 24, 1850.

1850 January 1.  The Daily Union.  (Washington, D. C.)  January 1, 1850, Vol. V, No. 207, P. 3.

Wonders will never cease!—We are told that a most beautiful Daguerreotype likeness can be obtained at the new daguerrean establishment, at the Odeon, for only One Dollar.

Advertisement ran from January 1 to 10, 1850.

1850 March 13.  Daily National Intelligencer.  (Washington, D. C.)  March 13, 1850, Vol. XXXVIII, No. 11,557, P. 3.

Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes, Odeon, corner of 4½ street and Pennsylvania avenue.  Daguerreotypes taken in the first style of art.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens.

1850 June 29.  Baltimore Price-Current and Weekly Journal of Commerce.  (Baltimore, Maryland.) June 29, 1950, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 1.

Carvalho’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 205 Baltimore st.  Pictures taken in all weathers.

The most extensive and scientifically arranged sky-light in the city.

Advertisement ran from June 29, 1850 to July 12, 1851.

1850 July 6.  Baltimore Price-Current and Weekly Journal of Commerce.  (Baltimore, Maryland.) July 6, 1850, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 1.

Carvalho’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 205 Baltimore st.  Pictures taken in all weather.

The most extensive and scientifically arranged sky-light in the city.

1850 July 31.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  July 31, 1850, Vol. CII, No. 15,843, P. 2.

Ivory Daguerreotypes At Carvalho’s Gallery, 205 Baltimore Street.  The Subscriber is now producing a new and beautiful style of  pictures, resembling a miniature painted on Ivory, which for beauty and tone of finish, cannot be surpassed and supercede (sic.) entirely the necessity of the expensive Miniature Painting, which these imitate.  S, N. Carvalho. 205 Baltimore street, over Campbell’s Jewelry Store.

1850 October 24.  The Sun.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  October 24, 1850, Vol. XXVII, No. 136, P. 2.

Cattle Show.—Strangers visiting the city for the purpose of attending the above, are respectfully invited to Carvalho’s Daguerreotype Gallery, No. 205 Baltimore Street, over Campbell’s Jewelry Store where they can obtain a superior picture of themselves and friends.

1850 December 16.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 16, 1850, Vol. XLVIII, No. 14,681, P. 2.

Ship News Port Of Charleston Dec. 16, 1850.  Arrived on Saturday…

Line Schr. Saml. Butler, Booze, Baltimore, 3m days from Capes…S. N. Carvalho.

1850 December 17.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 17, 1850, Vol. XLVIII, No. 14,682, P. 3.

Ivory Daguerreotypes.  S, N. Carvalho, a native of Charleston, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of this city, and its vicinity, that he has taken rooms at No. 230 King street, opposite Messrs. Lambert & Brother’s Carpet store, where he is prepared to make Daguerreotypes on an entire new style, by a process discovered by himself.  These pictures resemble a highly finished miniature on Ivory, and possess the advantage of being seen in any light.  Being an artist, he is also enabled, from his knowledge of light and shade, to make classical arrangements of groups, by the usual process.

Particular care taken in making Daguerreotypes of Children of any age. Which by the aid of powerful quick working instrument, can be correctly delivered in one second of time.

Likenesses Taken After Death, at the shortest notice.  Paintings, Engravings, Statuary and Daguerreotypes accurately copied.

Portraits painted in oil from life, and Likenesses in every instance guaranteed.  S. N. Carvalho, 230 King street.

1851 February 3.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) February 3, 1851, Vol. XLIX, No. 14,721, P. 2.

Mr. Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes and Oil Paintings.—Within the last year, numerous important improvements in the process of Daguerreotyping have been introduced, which we have taken occasion from time to time, to notice.  Among the latest is a new style resembling a highly finished miniatures on ivory, several specimens of which are on exhibition at the rooms of Mr. S. N. Carvalho, 230 King street.  Mr. C. is a native of this city, where he has returned, after an absence of a few years, with recruited health, and experience in the profession to which he has devoted himself, with the view of taken up his permanent residence among us.  His studio has  been only recently opened to the public, but he has already accumulated a respectable number of likenesses of well known residents of this city both in Photographic and Oil paintings; his familiarity as a professional artist with the philosophical principles of light and shadow, enabling him to combine the study and practice of both to great advantage.  An exquisitely delicate and life-like fancy sketch in oil, which he has just completed, is attracting the admiration of his visitors, and considered by many good judges among them to be a highly successful effort, in the delineation of a difficult subject, altitude and expression.  Mr. Carvalho’s rooms are open at all hours of the morning and afternoon for the inspection of ladies and gentlemen desirous of seeing his specimens and improvements in the art.

1851 March 4.  American and Commercial Daily Advertiser.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  March 4, 1851, Vol. CIII, No. 16,025, P. 3.

Paintings And Furniture Of A Gallery Of Fine Arts.—On This (Wednesday) Morning, March 5th, at 12 o’clock, precisely, we shall sell at 205 Baltimore street, over the store of Messrs. R. & A. Campbell, the Paintings and Furniture of Mr. S. N. Carvalho. Who is about to vacate the premises.  We name—One suit of solid Walnut Furniture, consisting of Sofas, 2 Lounges and 8 Chairs; Tapestry covers, made by Riddle, of Philadelphia; Damask Window Curtains; Lace do; French Plate Mirrors; Centre Tables; Side do; Show Cases; Stoves, &c. –in fact, every thing usually found in such an establishment.  Also, 25 Oli Paintings, part of which are original and very valuable.

Terms cash, in bankable money.  Cannon, Bennett & Co., Aucts.

Advertisement ran on March 4 & 5, 1851.

1851 April 2.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) April 2, 1851, Vol. XLIX, No. 14,772, P. 3.

Carvalho’s Daguerreotypes, at the Masonic Hall, corner of King and Wentworth sts., entrance on Wentworth-st.—The subscriber respectfully  informs the public generally, that he has removed his Gallery to the first floor of the Masonic Hall, where he is prepared to make Daguerreotypes of all sizes, in style which for classical arrangements and beauty of finish, cannot be excelled.   S. N. Carvalho.

1851 June 11.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) June 11, 1851, Vol. XLIX, No. 14,831, P. 3.

Ship News.  Port of Charleston, June 11, 1851.  Arrived Yesterday…

Brig. [Gulnare, Ellenis], Baltimore, 9 days from the capes…S. N. Carvalho.   

1851 June 17.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) June 17, 1851, Vol. XLIX, No. 14,836, P. 3.

South-Carolina Daguerrean Gallery,  Grand Sky Light 167 Meeting-st., nearly opposite the Charleston Hotel.  The subscriber has fitted up on scientific principles, a grand Sky Light , so arranged, that Pictures can be made in all kinds of weather, but without inconvenience to the weakest eyes from excessive glare of light.

Citizens and strangers are invited to visit this Gallery whether they wish pictures or not.

Daguerreotypes Of Children, singly or in family groups.

All pictures warranted not to rub off,  S. N. Carvalho.

Advertisement ran from June 17 to 20, 1851.

1851 November 21.  The Southern Press.  (Washington, D. C.)  November 21, 1851, Vol. II, No. 140, P. 3.

From the Charleston Courier.  Opening of the Fair,..

Specimens Of Art.  Daguerreotypes.—From Smith and Longman, S. N Carvalho. 

Oil Paintings—Messrs. Curtis, Carvalho.

1852 February 14.  Boston Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  February 14, 1852, P. 1.

A daguerreotypist in Charlestown, (sic.) Mr. Carvalho, has discovered a mode of covering the daguerreotypes with a transparent enamel surface, whereby he dispenses with the glass cover to protect the picture.  Rubbing the plate, instead of injuring, improves the picture.  Such pictures may be sent any distance without injury.

1852 February 21.  The Planters’ Banner.  (Franklin, Louisiana.)  February 21, 1852, Vol. XVII, No. 6, P. 3.

New Discovery in Daguerreotyping.—J. N. Carvalho, of Charleston, has shown the editor of the Courier a specimen of his newly invented daguerreotype plate, which possesses this advantage over the old method, viz: that it requires no glass to protect it, inasmuch as it is covered with a transparent enamel surface, which renders the picture impervious to the effects of the atmosphere, and less liable to be rubbed off; in fact, the more friction that is used on the surface, the brighter and clearer the picture becomes.  So durable is it that it can be sent in a letter any distance without the possibility of its being scratched or defaced.  Mr. Carvalho, who is a native of Charleston intends to take out a patent for his discovery

1852 February 21.  Sunbury American.  (Sunbury, Pennsylvania.)  February 21, 1852, New Series Vol. 4, No. 48, Old Series Vol. 12, No. 22, P. 1.

A Daguerreotypist in Charlestown, (sic.) Mr. Carvalho, has discovered a mode of covering the Daguerreotypes with a transparent enamel surface, whereby he dispenses with the glass cover to protect the picture.  Rubbing the plate, instead of injuring, improves the picture.  Such pictures may be sent any distance without injury.

1852 February 26.  The New York Reformer.  (Watertown, New York.)  February 26, 1852, Vol. 2, No. 27, P. 3.

Valuable Discovery.—A daguerreotypist in Charleston, Mr. Carvalho, has discovered a mode of covering the daguerreotypes with a transparent enamel surface, whereby he dispenses with the glass cover to protect the picture.  Rubbing the plate, instead of injuring, improves the picture.  Such pictures may be sent to any distance without injury.

1852 March 2.  Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  March 2, 1852, Vol. XXVII, No. 9, Whole No. 1352, P. 4.

A gentleman in Charleston is said to have made a valuable discovery in the art of daguerreotyping.  The advantage claimed for a picture taken by the new process is, that it requires no glass to protect it, inasmuch as it is covered with a transparent enameled surface, which renders the picture impervious to the effects of the atmosphere, and less liable to be rubbed off; in fact, the more friction that is used on the surface, the brighter and clearer the picture becomes; and so durable is it, that it can be sent in a letter any distance without the possibility of its being scratched or defaced.

1852 March 4.  Hannibal Journal.  (Hannibal, Missouri.)  March 4, 1852, Vol. II, No. 27, P. 4.

New Discovery In Daguerreotyping.—We had placed on our desk yesterday by Mr. J. N. Carvalho, of 167 Meeting street for the inspection of the curious in such matters a specimen of his newly invented daguerreotype plate, which possesses this advantage over the old method, viz: that it requires no glass to protect it, inasmuch as it is covered with a transparent enamel surface, which renders the picture impervious to the effects of the atmosphere, and less liable to be rubbed off—in fact the more friction that is used on the surface the brighter and clearer the picture becomes, and so durable is it that it can be sent in a letter any distance without the possibility of its being scratched or defaced.  Mr. Carvalho intends, we understand, to take out a patent.—Charleston paper.

1852 April 1.  Pittsfield Sun.  (Pittsfield, Massachusetts.)  April 1, 1852, Vol. LII, No. 2689, P. 2.

A Daguerreotypist in Charleston, S. C. has discovered a mode of covering daguerreotypes with a transparent enamel surface, whereby he dispenses with the glass cover to protect the picture.  Rubbing the plate, instead of injuring, improves the picture.  Such pictures may be sent to any distance without injury.

1852 May 20.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) May 20, 1852, Vol. L, No. 15,118, P. 3.

Grand Scientifically Arranged Light,  Carvalho’s King-Street Daguerreotype Gallery, 294, Opposite Liberty-Street, Only Up One Flight Of Stairs.  First Rate Pictures From $1.50, Case Included, To Ten Dollars.

Likenesses of Children taken in One Second of time.  All Pictures Warranted.

N. B. A reception room expressly for Ladies.

1852 August 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 14, 1852, Whole No. 7226, P. 3.

Daguerrean Gallery.—A First Rate Opportunity for going into business.–For sale, a Daguerrean Gallery, with skylight ten feet square, neatly fitted up, now doing a business of $1,800 per annum, in the most business part of Charleston, S. C., either with or without a whole or a half plate instrument.  The subscriber, being engaged in the duties of his profession, is unable to attend to it.  Address, post paid, to S. N. Carvalho, artist, Charleston, S. C.  N. B.—From $300 to $400 required, as may be agreed on , and possession given immediately.

1852 November 23.  The Camden Journal.  (Camden, South Carolina.)  November 23, 1852, Vol. 3, No. 94, P. 2.

The Fair and Poultry Exhibition…We have taken a few notes in the more delicate and fine arts to-day.  In Oil Painting, Mr. S. N. Cavalho (sic.), of this city, presents several creditable offerings from his studio-conspicuous among which is a familiar Portrait readily recognized as the weather beaten but expressive countenance of “The Wandering Jew,” a venerable eccentric character well known down town, by his constant presence, and up the road, through the innumerable hieroglyphics traced along the fences, to an indefinite extent, by his hand.  These paintings add no little attraction to the Exhibition.

1852 November 25.  Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  November 25, 1852, Vol. L, No 15277, P. 2.

The Committee on Premiums, to whom was assigned the duty of selecting competent judges to decide on the respective merits of the various articles offered for exhibition at the Fair of the South-Carolina Institute for the present year, respectfully report the following list of awards…

S. N. Carvalho, for the Bust of a Beggar—a Silver Medal.

Osborn, for the best Composition Daguerreotypes—A Silver Medal. 

Glenn, for the best Daguerreotype heads—a Silver Medal.

1852 December 27.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.) December 27, 1852, Vol. L, No. 15,304, P. 2.

For Sale.—The Subscriber, intending to devote his whole time to his profession (Portrait Painting) will dispose of his Daguerrean Gallery, 294 King-street, together with instruments, &c., on accommodating terms.  He will also give instructions to the purchaser if required.  Apply as above.  S. N. Carvalho.

1853 February 28.  Morning Journal and Courier.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  February 28, 1853, Vol. VIII, No. 49, P. 2

A valuable discovery with regard to daguerreotypes has been made by Mr. S. N. Carvalho, an artist of Charleston, S. C.  It has been hitherto necessary to enclose daguerreotypes in cases, and cover them with glass, as the least friction destroyed the work of sun and shadow.  Mr. Carvalho has discovered a perfectly transparent enamel, insoluble by all ordinary agents, a thin coating of which being spread upon a daguerreotype, may be carried about without other protection, or sent by post to any part of the world.  The enamel, produces no perceptible effect upon the picture.

1853 March 4.  The Freeman’s Journal.  (Cooperstown, New York.)  March 4, 1853, Vol. XLV, No. 29, Whole No. 2,317, P. 4.

A valuable discovery with regard to daguerreotypes has been made by Mr. S. N. Carvalho, an artist of Charleston, S. C.  It has been hitherto necessary to enclose daguerreotypes in cases, and cover them with glass, as the least friction destroyed the work of sun and shadow.  Mr. Carvalho has discovered a perfectly transparent enamel, insoluble by all ordinary agents, a thin coating of which being spread upon a daguerreotype it may be carried about without other protection, or sent by post to any part of the world.  The enamel, produces no perceptible effect upon the picture.

1853 March 8.  Portland Weekly Advertiser.  (Portland, Maine.)  March 8, 1853, Vol. LV, No. 10, P. 2.

A Discovery And An Improvement.—Mr. Carvalho, a young artist who has won some deserved celebrity at Charleston, S. C. has shown us a specimen of the successful application of a recent discovery of his, which must add, we think great value to the daguerreotype.  It is a process of enamelling,—applied after the picture is taken—by which the impression is permanently secured, and protected from the action of fire, water, or contact of any kind.  Thus protected, the daguerreotype needs no glass, in framing, and it may be transmitted, without injury, by mail, to any distance.  [N. Y. Express.

1853 March 17.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  March 17, 1853, Vol. XII, No. 3718, P. 4.

Transparent Enameled Daguerreotypes.—J. Gurney, Daguerreotypist, No. 349 Broadway, corner of Leonard-st., having completed arrangements and entered into an arrangement with Mr. S. N. Carvalho, the discoverer of the above beautiful and highly important process, takes this method to inform his patrons and the public generally, that Mr. Carvalho may be found at his gallery, No. 349 Broadway, where he is prepared to enamel daguerreotypes of all sizes, whether taken at the gallery or elsewhere.

In offering this discovery to the public, Mr. Gurney is deeply impressed with the importance which a hard, transparent; enamel surface must and does add to the intrinsic value of good Daguerreotypes.  It effectually and permanently preserves it from atmospheric action; the picture may be washed, rubbed hard with a soft handererchief or glove, handled with soiled or greasy fingers, the surface of the enamel not sustaining the slightest injury.

Valuable Daguerreotypes of deceased relatives or friends may be thus permanently preserved at a small expense.

To Miniature painters, engravers and artists generally this enamel surface affords facility for tracing, which is a great desideratum.

For transmitting Daguerreotypes in a simple letter to any part of the world, without extra expense for postage, express, &c., thousands of persons will take advantage, as it supercedes the great uncertainty, detention, and expense of ordinary transportation.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  J. Gurney, cor. Leonard and Broadway.

Advertisement ran on March 17 & 18, 1853.

1853 March 22.  Vermont Chronicle.  (Windsor, Vermont.)  March 22, 1853, Vol. XXVIII, No. 12, Whole No. 1408, P. 4.

Enamel For Daguerreotypes.  A valuable discovery with regard to daguerreotypes has been made by Mr. S. N. Carvalho, an artist of Charleston, S. C,  It has been hitherto necessary to enclose daguerreotypes in cases, and cover them with glass, as the least friction destroyed the work of sun shadow. 

Mr. Charvalho (sic.) has discovered a perfectly transparent enamel, insoluble by all ordinary agents, a thin coating of which being spread upon a daguerreotype, it may be carried about without other protection, or sent by post to any part of the world.  The enamel produces no perceptible effect upon the picture.

1853 October 28.  Wheeling Daily Intelligencer.  (Wheeling, Virginia.)  October 28, 1853, Vol. 2, No. 55, P. 2.

Col. Fremont had sufficiently recovered from his indisposition to enable him to resume his winter expedition over the central rout to the Pacific.  He left St. Louis on the 15th to join his company at Old Caw Mission, at which place they were camping.  His party consists of twenty-one men, ten of whom are Delaware Indians.  Some of these Indians have been with Col. Fremont on previous expeditions.  They are picked men of their tribe, and most skillful hunters.  A daguerrean artist goes with the party, who will take sketches of everything worthy to be represented along the route.

1854 September 22.  The Western Democrat.  (Charlotte, North Carolina.)  September 22, 1854, Vol. 3, No. 9, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes of The Rocky Mountains.  The Washington correspondent of the New York Times writes: 

Calling upon the world-renowned Col. Fremont, at his residence a few evenings since. I was favored with an exhibition of quite a number of the three hundred daguerreotype views of various points of interest passed by him during his recent expedition to the Rocky Mountains, taken by the Colonel, with the assistance of a young artist who belonged to his party.  I hardly know whether to express more admiration of the perfection of these pictures as a work of art, or of the happy idea which suggested this method of presenting perfectly truthful descriptions of the country through which the explorer passed.  Some of these views present a back-ground of twenty or thirty miles; and, notwithstanding they were all taken in the open air, and under circumstances which make it quite impossible for the artist to avail themselves of some of the chemicals indispensable by Brady or Whitehurst, the latter gentlemen never turned out better specimens of the art than are many of the Colonel’s plates.   

 1897 May 24.  New York Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  May 24, 1897, Vol. LVII, No. 18, 453, P. 7.

Solomon N. Carvalho.  Solomon N. Carvalho, an artist, of No. 479 Mount Hope Place, died at his home on Friday.  Mr. Carvalho was eighty-two years old.  He leaves two sons, S. S. Carvalho, the newspaper man, who lives at Metuchen, N. J., and David N. Carvalho, of No. 42 East One-Hundred-and-thirty-third-st., who is at present in California.

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F) SOLOMON II NUNES CARVALHO (1815/1897)

Charleston, South Carolina.

27 Apr 1815 Born   Attended Charleston College?
1828 Parents left him @13?  to go to Baltimore
1833 Stayed in Charleston
1834 “Professional Artist” Paints Beth Elohim synagogue. After 1838 when it burnt down offers it to Congregation who pay him $50 for it.

Barbados?

1835 onwards  working for “Uncle” ie Emmanuel (or David, his father?
1838 Dry Goods store owner in Charleston
1840 “Child with rabbits” picture used on bank notes US & Canada
20 Mar 1841 visit to Washington DC for silhouette portrait of himself

July 1843 in Bridgetown, Barbados with sister Julia
1844 Barbados self-portrait

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1845-50  Learned the daguerreotype process
16 Jul 1845 writes to Sarah’s brother re marriage
15 Oct 1845 M Sarah Miriam Etting Solis (b 15 Oct 1824/ d Mt Pleasant, NY 2 May 1894-Dau of Jacob daSilva Solis & Charity Hays who had been married by uncle Emanuel Carvalho-Sarah had royal ancestry from Portugal, Castile, Leon &Spain i.e. very establishment family)
1846 Shipwreck on honeymoon to the “Islands”
29 Sep 1848 son David 1-born
1848 visits Washington Dinner with Prof Samuel F B Morse
1849  Exhibition of work. residence 144 Chestnut Street, Phil. (Delightful! see Google Streetview)
1849/50 Officer Hebrew Education Soc

Baltimore, Maryland.

July 1849 opens Gallery of Fine Arts at 205 Baltimore St. prev. location of John Plumbe Jr.
1850 Listed as Daguerrian Washington DC & Baltimore. Advertised his gallery of “Ivory and other Daguerreotypes” at the Odeon, corner of 4-1/2 Street and Pennsylvania Ave, Washington.
1850  Occupation  Artist
1850 census lists family
1850 Painted Little Miss Carvalho “VKA” An Azevedo or Emanuel’s dau?.
Late 1850 moved his business to Washington
1851 advertised in Baltimore as daguerrian & portrait painter

Charleston, South Carolina.

3 Feb 1851 Advt. in Charleston Courier– Gallery at 230 King Street
1852 Spec Ctee Shearith Israel Congregation Synagogue
1852 Listed himself  “Grand Sky-light Daguerrian Gallery @167 Meeting St Charleston
23 Sep 1852 Jacob Solis 2-born (later “Uncle Jack who married Suzanne Walker convert
12 Apr 1853 Charity (Charrie) 3-born
1853 invented process for the transparent enameling of daguerreotypes.
1853 Employed by Jeremiah Gurney NYC to utilize this process

Fremont Expedition.

5 Sep 1853 “Accompanied General John C Fremont on his expedition across the Rockies as the artist of the expedition. Lost for 6 months & mourned as dead, reached California …first ever to put the beauty of the Grand Canyon on canvas” Claire Carvalho
8 Feb Arrived Parowan, Utah -saved by the Mormon Heap family
1 Mar Arrived Salt Lake City-painted many portraits Made a great deal of money.
13 June 1854 arr. Los Angles  “Carvalho & Johnson” Los Angles

Baltimore, Maryland.

1856 Paints portrait of wife Sarah Miriam Solis
Sept 1856 Published “Incidents of Travel & Adventure…with Col. Fremont….” Chose $300 flat fee instead of 5 cents per book which would have paid 5 times as much!
Jan 1856  Solomon III Solis 4-born
1856/7 listed as artist Baltimore directory resident at 35 South Gay St
1857 Founded Beth Israel synagogue, Sephardic Spanish & Portuguese customs
1857 Holiday with Sarah “Revisiting Bermuda” ? Barbados??
1858/9 listed at 81 Liberty St Baltimore
1859 Paints “Little Annie Abrams” aged 2 (She becomes David II’s wife later)
1860 listed at 92 Saratoga St Baltimore
1860 father David I dies & Sarah & family move to NYC-Solomon to New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana.

1860/61 Setting up steam heating invention in New Orleans
1861-Civil War time-Carvalho family is not on 1860 Census

NEW YORK CITY,NY

1862 Solomon joins family in NYC
1862 Res 177th St., Tremont Studio at “Dodsworth’s 204 5th Ave  per Nat Acad of Design
1862 Paints son Jacob Solis
1864  studio at 59 East 13th St Paints sister Miriam “Mona Lisa” style
1864 Exhibits self-portrait at National Academy of Design entry 256
1865 Paints portrait Abe Lincoln marking 2nd inauguration March 4.

1870 Census New York District 10.

Solomon Nunes  Carvalho           53 Artist Portrait Painter Real Est $6500 Pers $500
Sarah Miriam Solis  Carvalho      42  keeps house

David Nunes  Carvalho                21  clerk in soap manfg.
Charrie Solis Carvalho                 18  at home
Jacob Solis Carvalho                    17  Clerk lumber yard “Uncle Jack”  
Solomon Solis Carvalho              14
Elizth Kell                                      19  servant

1870 With Sarah directed a religious school-part of Hand-in-Hand Congregation NYC.
1871 Cataract operation.
1872 Fall  Travelled to Martinique with son David. Picture of them both on voyage. Produced “Album of Martinique with 24 plates” Copies in NYC Public Library and Schomberg Collection.
1872/3 Paints wife Sarah.
1877/8 Patents Steam Heating System-awarded Medal of Excellence by American Institute in NYC. Office address 119 Liberty Street then to 107.Resident  177th, Tremont.
Charity Carvalho and husband Adolf Marsheutz lived next door with their 4 children Jules, Solomon, Sarah & Ethel.
1885 Res at 24 East 131st St, NYC.
2 May 1894 Sarah died & Solomon went to live with Charity.
21 May 1897 Solomon died New York City death cert 15519.  Solomon & Sarah were both buried in a plot belonging to The Congregation Shearith Israel in NYC, the Sephardic synagogue founded in 1654.

“Jacob(Jack)  Carvalho, son of Solomon & Sarah, became president of a large lumber company in New York, married late in life to Suzanne Walker and built a lovely home in Lawrence, Long Island where they lived until their death.

“Another Carvalho son, Solomon Solis went into the newspaper business, first with Pulitzer, & then with Hearst, until his death. He also married late in life to a fellow newspaper worker, Helen Cuisak & they had 2 children. “Sol” was a connoisseur of Chinese porcelain.
“the only surviving daughter Charity ( was there another?)  became a painter of miniatures in addition to being a loving daughter, wife & mother”  per Joan Sturhahn’s “Carvalho”

Note: This is a work in progress. Not all newspapers have been searched. In some cases advertisements in Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D. C. and Charleston, South Carolina have been recorded but have not been followed and recorded. In addition not all articles or advertisements were recorded, before being posted.

Cartledge, John

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1856                383 Broadway, New York, New York.

1856 June 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 17, 1856, Whole No. 7232, P. 6.

Ladies Wanted.—They Can Have Immediate and consistent employment as agents, in a light and genteel business.  Remuneration good and pay certain.  Apply at John Cartledge & Co.’s photograph and ambrotype gallery, 383 Broadway.

Carroll & Parmelee

Retailer, Stereotypes, Stereoviews, , , ,

1858-1859       14 Main Street, New London, Connecticut.

1859 January 6, 1859.  New London Weekly Chronicle.  (New London, Connecticut.)  January 6, 1859, Vol. XI, No. 526, P. 4.

Stereoscopes.  We have this day received an assortment of Stereoscopes forming one of the greatest Ornaments for the Parlor ever introduced.

Also, a large selection of Stereoscopic Views.  Among which may be found “The Honeymoon,”  “Chatean de St. Cloud,”  “Palace Views,”  “Jardin Exposition,”  “Hotel de Paris,”  St. Oner,” &c. Carroll & Parmelee, 14 Main Street.  aug24.

Carr, Young A.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855                31 Front Row, Memphis, Tennessee.[1]

1857-1859       30 Front Row, Memphis, Tennessee.

1858                3 Front Row, Memphis, Tennessee.

1857 January 1.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 1, 1857, Vol. VII, No. 246, P. 4.

Carr’s Premium Gallery!  Having just returned from a business tour North with all the facilities for taking fine, durable Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, &c., I am now ready in person to serve my friends and the public generally in my lone, on the most reasonable terms.

I have no new fangled patents and clap-trap processes to offer the public.  My establishment has to stand or fall amid all the blazonry of its neighbors, upon its own merits.  sep2.

Advertisement ran from January 1 to July 1, 1857.

1857 January 7.  The Panola Star.  (Panola, Mississippi.)  January 7, 1857, Vol. I, P. 3.

If You Want Fine  !!! Pictures !!! Call At Carr’s Premium Gallery!  When you come to Memphis.  Having Just returned from a business tour North, with all the facilities for taking fine, durable Daguerreotypes, &c., I am now ready, in person, to serve my friends and the public generally, in my line, on the most reasonable terms.  I have no knew fangled patents and clap-trap processes to offer to the public.  My establishment has to stand or fall, amid all the blazonry of its neighbors, upon its own merits.

Advertisement ran from January 7 to 21, 1857.

1857 June 21.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  June 21, 1857, Vol. VIII, No. 80, P. 3.

Carr’s Gallery Of Fine Arts, Corner of Madison Street, No. 30 Front Row.  Pictures Of All Kinds, Qualities and Descriptions Taken, Regardless Of All Clap-Trap Patent Pretenders, Work warranted as good and cheaper than any in the city.  The patronage of the honest, the considerate and economical, is respectfully solicited.                                                      

Advertisement ran from June 21 to November 8, 1857.

1857 September 1.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  September 1, 1857, Vol. VIII, No. 141, P. 3.

Probable Homicide.—The particulars of a very tragic affair which occurred on Sunday night, is thus recounted by the Evening News.  We have heard nothing, after the most diligent inquiry, contrary to the facts here detailed: 

A man named Slider was shot last night, on Shelby street near Trezevant, by another named James R. Pollock.  The weapon used was a pistol, and the ball entered the stomach.  There was an unsettled difficulty between the parties, the origin and progress of which has been related to us.  It appears that they have both been paying court at the shrine of a young woman who resides on Poplar street, with whom Pollock had exchanged daguerreotypes and perhaps other tokens of reciprocal affection and confidence.  But, as “the course of true love never does run smooth,” a misunderstanding of some sort arose between then, upon which Pollock demanded the return of his pictured semblances.  The lady complied, though, at the time of giving him possession, she took occasion to express her opinion that he was “no part of a gentleman.”  Pollock replied that he could not strike a woman, but if any male friend would take her part he would resent the insult.  Slider, who was present, remarked that he would stand for the lady.  Pollock then drew upon him, but the interference of by-standers prevented a collision.

The parties did not meet again until last night, when Pollock escorted a lady home from church who lived on Shelby street, Slider and a friend being in advance of them.  Just past the house where the lady resided, Slider halted, and when the lady entered he called to Pollock that he wished to speak with him, advancing towards him at the time.  Pollock told him to stand back, and he stopped, when P. fired upon him.  After the shooting Pollock entered the house and remained a few minutes, when he left and has not since been heard from.  The wounded man is expected to die hourly.

Pollock was in the employ of Dr. Y. A. Carr, learning the daguerreotyping business.  He came from Washington county, Ark.  Slider was a blacksmith, in the employ of the Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad Company.  He was a German.

Up to the very last hour of going to press Pollock had not been arrested.  The wounded man now lies in a hopeless condition at a house on Treazavent street, near the river.

Dr. Keller is his attending physician.  The wounds are in the abdomen and under the left arm.

1857 September 20.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  September 20, 1857, Vol. VIII, No. 158, P. 2.

The Very Best.  I Would respectfully inform my patrons and the public generally, that I have secured the artistic services of Mr. Vassallo, one of the best artists in the Union.  Come and see whether I testify truly, and whether such professional skill cannot produce for you the best pictures you ever saw of yourselves—“dead earnest.”  Y. A. Carr, Picture Gallery No 30 Front Row.                                                  

Advertisement ran from September 20 to November 8, 1857.

1858 June 10.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  June 10, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 71, P. 2.

A Daguerreotypist’s Adventure.—We find in the papers the relation of an occurrence to an “itinerant catcher,” that may, for ought we know, refer to our Dr. Carr, who is away from the city on one of his artistic tours, and the narrative we copy does not mention the name of the daguerreotypist.  The artist in question, having found a picturesque view in a secluded and little frequented spot, fixed his instruments and very soon had the landscape upon his plate.  Just as he had finished fixing it with his chemicals, a heavy hand was laid ion his shoulder.  Looking up, the artist saw a stout fellow, who demanded his purse.  It was useless to attempt to resist and the store of the despairing daguerreotypist was carried off.  On taking up his picture preparatory to leave the unlucky spot, he saw a small human face, daguerreotyped in the act of peeping through the foliage.  A magnifying glass brought out the unmistakable features of the thief who had robbed him.  The case was a plain one; “the shadow catcher” was soon packed up, and its owner showing the likeness to the police of the neighboring town; they knew the thief, arrested him and found the money upon him, which was most joyfully received by the daguerreotypist.

1858 June 26.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  June 26, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 85, P. 2.

A New Book.—The Louisville Courier of Tuesday says:  “Dr. Carr paid us a visit last evening in company with our friend Archer, of the Southerner.  The Doc. Is the eminent artist who is taking photographic views of the towns and places of interest along the banks of the Ohio and Mississippi, with a view of an illustrated sketch book of travel.

1858 June 27.  Memphis Daily Eagle nd Enquirer.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  June 27, 1858, Vol. XXIV, No. 78, P. 3.

Thanks.—To our friend J. B. Archer, of the Southerner, for a fine Photograph of the Southerner taken by Dr. Carr, of this city.

1858 June 28.  Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  June 28, 1858, Vol. 1, No. 145, P. 4.

Dr. Carr—The Daguerreotypist, Dr. Y. A. Carr, takes passage this evening on the steamer Daniel Boone for the South, whither he is going for the purpose of taking views of the inundated country below.

1858 August 28.  Southern Shield.  (Helena, Arkansas.)  August 28, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 15, P. 3.

Gallery of Fine Arts Carr and Royster, Artists.  No. 3 Front Row, Memphis.  As to extent of views and perfection of Artistic skill, this establishment stands at the head of Southern enterprise.  Visitors to the city are respectfully solicited to call and see the character of our work.  Feb. 6.  Carr & Royster.

Advertisement ran from August 28 to October 9, 1858.

1858 October 24.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  October 24, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 188, P. 3.

Pictures taken at Carr’s old and reliable Picture Gallery, No. 30 Front Row, as good and as cheap as at any establishment in Memphis.

1858 October 27.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  October 27, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 190, P. 3.

Dr. Carr’s Gallery, No. 30 Front Row, has no rival in America, and takes pictures as good and cheap as any in Memphis.  All boatmen, from the Captain of the Simonds to the third cook on the ferry boat, agents.

1858 October 28.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  October 28, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 191, P. 3.

Dr. Carr’s Gallery, No. 30, Front Row, authorizes Gov. Harris, Secretary Ray, Judge Wright, the Clergy and the man in the moon, to act as his agents in their especial latitudes.  Work good and cheap as any in the city.

1858 November 5.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 5, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 198, P. 3.

Carr’s Gallery, No. 30 Front Row, is all right on the cheap goose.

Advertisement ran from November 5 to 7, 1858.

1858 November 10.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 10, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 202, P. 3.

Dr. Carr’s gallery asks why all the “best and cheapest galleries” in Memphis is like the most wind-shaken leaves of the South?  Answer, because they are as(s)pens.

Good Days Work.—Carr’s gallery took 350 pictures yesterday, while the fool-killer was slaying all the “best and cheapest” fools on Main street.

1858 November 13.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 13, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 205, P. 3.

Dr. Carr’s Gallery takes good and cheap pictures.

Advertisement ran from November 13 to 19, 1858.

1858 November 21.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  November 21, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 212, P. 3.

A Capital Plan.—We learn that the Police of this city have, in obedience to instructions, made an arrangement with our friend Dr. Carr, the artist, on the corner of Madison street and Front Row, to take the pictures of all the thieves hereafter apprehended here, to be, placed in a large rogues’ frame, to be hung up in the Station House, by which the may be known and detected here and elsewhere.  We believe by the adoption of this plan we shall add an additional terror to all floating thieves, who would thus object to appear in such a classification.  These pictures can be seen and exchanged by such persons, and between such cities as will easily lead to the detection of such pests to the country as those who stand thus recorded here and in other larger cities where the same plan has been adopted.

We understand the thieves, when thus detected, who refuse to set for their pictures will have a placard “Public Thief” pinned to their backs, and walked through the public streets as such.  Thieves, stand from under.

1858 December 9.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 9, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 227, P. 3.

Dr. Carr, No. 30 Front Row, furnishes in person as good and cheap pictures as any taken in the city.

Advertisement ran from December 9 to 17, 1858.

1858 December 25.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 25, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 241, P. 3.

Holiday Presents By The Million.—Dr. Carr, No. 30 Front Row, takes pictures from 25 cents to $200 dollars.

1858 December 25.  Memphis Daily Avalanche.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 25, 1858, Vol. II, No. 142, Whole No. 287, P. 3.

Down On All Bed Bugs.—Doodlebugs, Bed-bugs, other bugs, and bus-eaters.  Dr. Carr, at his gallery No. 30 Front Row, takes superior pictures, at prices ranging from 25 cents to $200.  Ease her down!

1859 March 1.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  March 1, 1859, Vol. X, No. 49, P. 3.

River News.  The river was rising more rapidly yesterday, and was within some two feet six inches of high water mark.  The weather was fair and the mud less troublesome.

The neat steamboat Oakland, Capt. L. Barnes, leaves this evening for White river, taking the trip of the Admiral, which is detained.  Passengers will be pleased with the Oakland, and not only so, but they will be delighted with her clerk, for our friend, and the favorite of every lady in Memphis and neighborhood, Dr. Carr, the celebrated and talented traveling daguerreotypist, has the control of the office.  We need say nothing of the standard qualities of Dr. Carr, of his ability, and of his general qualifications; the uniform respect entertained for him proclaims his excellencies.  We congratulate the proprietors of the Oakland, on having secured the assistance of so well known a favorite and so agreeable a gentleman.

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Young Allen Carr.

Birth:  31 August 1819, Green County, Alabama.

Death:  18 December 1882 (Aged 63), Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee.

Dr. Young Allen Carr was a physician, Daguerreian/photographer, journalist, Spiritualist, and the author of “A Philosophical History of the Origin and Development of Vegetable and Animal Life, and of the Human Mind, with an Explanation of the Mode of the Mind’s Connection with the Spirit World, By a Spirit of the Wisdom Sphere, Through Y.A. Carr, M.D., Medium” (published in Memphis, 1857). Copyright 1857 by Erasmus T. Rose, nephew of President James Madison.


Born in Greene County, Alabama, he was a son of John Carr and Susannah Melton; grandson of Samuel Carr (1770-c1850) and Agnes McAdoo Carr, Thomas Gary Melton and Elizabeth Allen Melton. He descended from several First Families of Virginia, including the Royalls, Perrins, Walkers, Allens, among others, and Cecily Bailey Jordan Farrar.

Young Carr married 4 Oct 1847 Minerva Whitby, daughter of Richeson Whitby who had helped his sister-in-law Fanny Wright operate the Nashoba Commune near Memphis in the 1820s-30s. (See Mystery and Possibility: Spiritualists in the Nineteenth-Century South (2010) by Nancy Gray Schoonmaker, p. 214.)
Marriage Book 1, p. 17:
Carr, Y.A. Carr to M. Whitby, marriage solemnized Oct. 4th, 1847, by L.D. Mullens. D. Bryant, security. (Index incorrectly says Z.A. Carr to Minerva Whitly,)

Young Allen Carr was professor of chemistry in the Memphis Medical College (ref., Supramundane Facts in the Life of Rev. Jesse Babcock Ferguson (1865), edited by Thomas Low Nichols, p. 144.)


Faculty of the Botanico Medical College of Memphis, Tenn. (1857). Botanico-Medical College of Memphis (1846-1861) name changed in 1859 to Eclectic Medical Institute of Memphis.

In the 1850 Census, Dr. Carr was listed in Memphis living with wife Minerva and daughter Frances (age 1) in the household of his in-laws, Richeson and Perminta Whitby. Richeson Whitby, sometimes written Richerson and Richardson Whitby, died Feb. 19, 1853. He was one of the trustees of the Nashoba Commune, a utopian community dedicated to preparing slaves for emancipation. It was established in 1825 by Frances (“Fanny”) Wright on 1,940 acres northeast of Memphis and taught industrial skills and advocated gradual emancipation. Nashoba Park at Germantown is located on part of the original Nashoba Plantation. IN TIMES PAST, by Andy Pouncy: “Two men who played an important role in the experiment were Richeson Whitby, a shy Quaker from New Harmony; and a Scotsman by the name of James Richardson, who lived in Memphis and had strong convictions of moral freedom.”
Although ultimately a failure, the Nashoba Commune excited international interest and praise from many intellectual circles.

Richeson/Richardson Whitby married Fanny Wright’s sister, Camilla, 15 December 1827 in Shelby County, Tennessee. Camilla Wright Whitby died 8 February 1831 after giving birth to a daughter. The Wright sisters were natives of Scotland. Fanny Wright became a popular playwright and author of romantic verse and was a celebrity in America before she arrived here at age 22. A friend of Mary Shelley, author of “Frankenstein,” Fanny wrote a book about America entitled “Views of Society and Manners in America,” which was an international best-seller. In 1825 she published “A Plan for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery in the United States Without Danger of Loss to the Citizens of the South,” arguing for a gradual transformation from a slave economy to a free industrial society.

Richeson Whitby married his second wife, “Permentia” Barnhart, in Memphis on Sept. 1, 1831, six months after the death of Camilla Wright. Permenta Barnhart Whitby was the mother of Minerva Whitby who married Dr. Young Allen Carr. (There will be more information on these people in a forthcoming book to be published by Dr. Nancy Gray Schoonmaker.)

1849 Memphis City Directory by Twyman:
p. 13: Y.A. Carr not listed
p. 45: (businesses) Y.A. Carr not listed
Whitby: No listing

1850 Census, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee:
578/599 Richerson Whitby 56 m None 1000 S.C.
Perminta ” 35 f Tenn
Melvina ” 10 f “
Ellen ” 6 ” ” (m.21 Jan 1862 John D. Hibbitt; Marriage Book 2, p.134)
David ” 3 M ” (m. 1861 Laura A. Boon)
Rich. ” 1 (1 m written above) ” ” (Richardson Whitby)
Y.A. Carr 30 ” Daguerrean Ala.
Minerva ” 17 f Tenn
Frances ” 1 ” Miss.

1855-56 Memphis City Directory by Rainey
p.104:
CARR, Y.A. & Co., daguerreans 31 Front Row, (see adv.)
Carr, Y.A. daguerrean, 31 Front Row, r Pigeon Roost Road
An advertisement listed him over Merriman’s Jewelry Store, and noted his long experience in the business. He also offered materials and instruction.

History of Memphis, Tenn. (1888) by John M. Keeting, p.374: “Among the persons then (1855) in business whose names are familiar to the present generation were……Y.A. Carr, daguerrean artist.”

1859 Memphis City Directory by Tanner, p.60:
Carr Young A., daguerreotypist, 80 Front Row, h Pigeon Roost Road near M&C RR
p. 196: DAGUERREOTYPES, AMBROTYPES & PHOTOGRAPHS.
Carr Young A., daguerreotypist, 80 Front Row

1860 census: not found

1860 Memphis City Directory: Y.A. Carr was listed as an artist, no business address given.

1864-65 Memphis City Directory: business address was No. 412 Main Street.

1865-66 Memphis City Directory by Long, p.43:
Carr’s Gallery, 412 Main
Carr Mrs. M. (Minerva) res e Dunlap and Henry
(Y.A. Carr not listed)

1866 Memphis City Directory by Halpin p.96:
Carr, Y.A. Dr., Photographer, 412 Main

1866 Memphis City Census, p. 388: Mrs. M. Carr (45 and over female) at Old Market & Poplar

1868-69 Memphis City Directory by Edwards
p. 58: CARR Y. A. doctor, r ss Madison extended, opp. Orphan Asylum
p.179: Ramsey J.C., machinist M&C RR shop
Ramsey W.E., machinist M&C RR shop

Note: St. Peter’s Orphan Asylum is described on an internet website as having stood (1852-1980s) on the block bounded on the south by Madison Ave., north by Poplar St., east and west by Auburndale St. and McLean Blvd. respectively, but some of the present-day street names have changed. The 1865-82 Carr residence on Henry Ave. east of Dunlap is described in contemporary city directories as being across the street from St. Peter’s Asylum. This part of Henry Ave. was alternately called New Madison St. Extension or Madison St. Extended. Today all of Henry Ave. and all of Madison St. are Madison Avenue. St. Peter’s orphanage appears to have stood on what is now Madison Ave. near the current Regional Medical Center.

Memphis Daily Avalanche, March 28, 1866, p.3: “DR. J.R. NEWTON.—This gentleman, who is so widely known for his great healing power, has been induced by his friends, while passing through our city, to give tests of his remarkable skill, at Dr. Gilbert’s office, South Court street, over the Methodist Book Store, this morning, from 9 to 12 o’clock, without money and without price. Every afflicted soul is invited to come and be healed. (signed) Dr. S. Gilbert, J.E. Merriman, A.H. Merrill, Dr. G.W. Acree, Dr. E.T. Rose, Dr. A. Matson, Dr. Y.A. Carr, J.H. Melton, R. Fletcher, Wm. Sides.”

Memphis Daily Avalanche, Sept. 12, 1866, p.3:
“The Southern Life Insurance Company.
“We clip the following from the New Orleans TIMES of recent date: ‘We had the pleasure of a visit this morning from Mr. B.W. Smethurst, general agent of the Southern Life Insurance Company, holding its principal office in Memphis, Tennessee. The company is organized upon the stock and mutual principle, with a capital of $200,000, offering unusual advantages to the insured. Mr. Smethurst’s mission is to establish an office in New Orleans as general agent for the State of Louisiana. We trust his success will be commensurate with his personal merits and high standing of the Company which he represents.’
“So far as the above article alludes to the Southern Life Insurance Company, we endorse every word of it. A Memphis institution with the names of our first and most responsible citizens among its officers and directors, we look forward to the day when it will stand at the board of all our Insurance Companies. It has already, by the character of its stockholders’ equitable rates and prompt action in adjusting losses, brought itself pre-eminently and favorably forward as the first Company of our State. Its President, Mr. G.W. McCarn, has had an experience of many years in the business, and at the head of this Company will show our people that a prompt, accurate and reliable Life Insurance Company is inaugurated in the South, which, for responsibility, and standing, is second to none in the world. As an evidence of their intention to make this a Southern Company, we have only to say, that our old friend and contemporary, Dr. Y. A. Carr, formerly of the Bulletin, and latterly of the Appeal, has been appointed General Agent for the State of Alabama. A better appointment could not be made, and we congratulate them upon this acquisition to their strength. The doctor has been a worthy and prominent citizen of this city for more years than we can remember, and in removing to Mobile, where he intends making his headquarters, hereafter, we turn him over to the citizens of the great State of “Here We Rest” with our best wishes for his welfare and success in his new sphere.”

New Orleans TIMES, Oct. 9, 1866, p. 2: “We were yesterday favored with a call from Dr. Y.A. Carr, of Memphis, Tenn., who is on his way to Mobile, where he will establish a branch of the Memphis, Tenn., Southern Life Insurance Company, acting as agent for the State of Alabama. Accompanying Dr. Carr was Mr. R.M. Smethurst, the agent of the same company in this city. During his short stay here Mr. Smethurst has greatly extended a previously large acquaintance, and his excellent business qualities have won the esteem of the community. We commend Dr. Carr to the courtesies of our friends in his native State of Alabama.”

Memphis Daily Avalanche, June 10, 1868, p.3: “Our old friend, Dr. Y.A. Carr, who roamed on the bluffs in a savage state when Memphis as a boy, has returned, looking as fresh and rosy as though there had been no such a thing as a war. His face is a genial reminder of old times, and we are pleased to learn that he is in the enjoyment of excellent health.”

Memphis Daily Avalanche, Feb. 21, 1869, p.1:
SOUTHERN PRESS ASSOCIATION—First Day.
This Association met in Mobile, Wednesday, the President, Colonel A. R. Lamar, in the chair. The delegates were as follows: F.W. Dawson, Charleston Daily News; Colonel John T. Forsythe, T.C. DeLeon, Mobile Daily Register;… Y.A. Carr, Memphis Daily Sun….

Mobile Register, Nov. 12, 1869, p.3:
“Dr. Y. A. Carr, General Alabama Agent for the Southern Life Insurance Company of Memphis, Tenn.: Please find herewith the following card of thanks respecting the payment of a five thousand dollar Life Policy in your State.
Respectfully, Ben D. Lay.
Dr. Ben D. Lay, Actuary of the Southern Life Insurance Company, Memphis, Tenn.:
Dear Sir—Will you please accept my thanks and convey the same to the Company for the very prompt, ready and obliging manner in which you have met and anticipated in payment the amount, $5,000, even before it was due, which your Company insured upon the life of my late husband, James Ballard, of Sumter county, Ala., deceased, for the benefit of myself and children.

Yours, respectfully,
CLARISSA J. BALLARD,
Gainesville, Ala., Oct. 29, 1869.”
We certify that the claims of Mrs. Ballard, widow of James Ballard, deceased , and children herein referred to, were met promptly and in a manner altogether satisfactory to all parties.
BLISS & SNEDECOR, Attorneys.
October 29, 1869.”

“Alabama native Young Allen Carr, daguerrean, physician, journalist, and longtime Spiritualist, settled in Mobile to sell insurance. He wrote a column about Spiritualism in Mobile for Chicago’s Religio-Philosophical Journal, reporting that throughout the month of April 1870 a professional medium’s séances at the Campbell House had been well attended.” (Schoonmaker, Nancy Gray, Ph.d., “Seeking Solace From the Dead: The Spiritualists of Mobile,” ALABAMA HERITAGE MAGAZINE, Spring 2012, pp. 18-25; quote from p. 23.)
“Spiritualism in Mobile,” by Young A. Carr, Religio-Philosophical Journal, Aug. 24, 1872.

Memphis City directories of the 1870s show Minerva Whitby Carr residing on the east side of Henry Ave., 2 to 4 doors east of Dunlap, with her son-in-law Jones C. Ramsey. Sometimes in the 1870s Minerva was listed with her husband Dr. Y.A. Carr and once listed (incorrectly) as his widow. He was sometimes living in Mobile or at any rate away from Memphis.

1870 Mobile City Directory
Page 27: CARR Y. A. general agent Southern Life Insurance Company of Memphis, Tenn. Nw cor Commerce and Dauphin, bds Campbell House
p.235: Hotels. Campbell House, J.W. Campbell, proprietor ss Conti bet Royal and Water (see page 256)

Insurance Agents.
CARR Y.A. DR. n.w. cor. Dauphin and Commerce (see back of book)
P. 256: “CAMPBELL HOUSE.
J.W. CAMPBELL, Prop’r.
Is now open at that well-known locality, the old Mansion House, near the Theatre, on south side of Conti, between Royal and Water Streets, Mobile, Ala.

The House contains sixty-five well-ventilated rooms, and by its
location is conveniently near all places of business or amusement.
Guests will be supplied with the best the market affords, and
provided with every accommodation, on the most reasonable terms of
any House of its class in the city.
J.W. CAMPBELL, Proprietor.”

1870 Mobile, AL. census:
Ward 3, on 2 June 1870 (Campbell House Hotel)
3/3 Carr, Jas.(sic) A. 50 mw Life Ins. Agt. born in AL

1871 Mobile, AL. city Directory
p. 28: Campbell House, J.W. Campbell, Proprietor, 31 Conti
p. 30: Carr Y.A. general agent Southern Life Ins. Co. of Memphis, Tenn. For State of Ala. Nw cor Commerce and Dauphin, res se cor Wilkinson and Elmira
p. 257: INSURANCE AGENTS.
CARR Y.A., nw cor Commerce and Dauphin (see back bone)

1872 Mobile City Directory
p.32: Carr Young A. res se cor Elmira and Wilkinson

1872 Memphis City Directory by Edwards:
p. 118: Carr M.W. Mrs. R. Henry av. Nr. Dunlap

1872-73 Memphis City Directory by Boyle & Chapman
p. 71: Carr, Y.A., physician, r Henry av. Opp Asylum.

Memphis Daily Appeal 16 September 1873, p.1: This (Tuesday) morning at ten o’clock, from the residence of Dr. Y.A. Carr, opposite St. Peter’s…

Memphis Daily Appeal, 16 Sept 1873, p.1, column 4:
“CARR’S
PREMIUM GALLERY!
Having just returned from a business tour North
With all the facilities for taking fine, durable
Daguerrotypes, Ambrotypes, &c.,
I am now ready in person to serve my friends and the public generally in my line, on the most reasonable terms.
“I have no new fangled patents and clap-trap processes to offer the public. My establishment has to stand or fall amid all the blazonry of its neighbors, upon its own merits.”

1874 Memphis City Directory by Boyle & Chapman
p. 73: Carr, T.A. (sic), commercial editor, Register, r Madison extd, opp St. Peter’s Orphan Asylum.
p. 302: Ramsey, J.C., salesman, Wicks, Terry & Co., r Henry av.

1874 Memphis City Directory by Edwards:
p. 423: Ramsay, J.C. machinist, r. Henry av. Bet. Dunlap and Huppert’s av. W 8 m2 f2 t4
Carrs: Not listed (evidently with J.C. Ramsey)

1876 Memphis City Directory by Boyle & Chapman
p. 115: Carr Y.A., physician, bds ss Henry av, e of Dunlap
p. 334: Ramsey, J.C., machinist M.&C. R.R., r ss Henry av, e of Dunlap

1877 Memphis City Dir. By Sholes
p.390: Ramsey J.C., machinist M.&C. R.R.
Y.A. Carr: no listing

1878 Memphis City Directory by Sholes
Y.A. Carr: no listing
p. 380: Ramsey, John C. (sic), machinist M.&C. R.R., r ss Henry Ave. e of Dunlap

1879 Memphis City Directory by Sholes
p. 154: Carr Minerva W., wid (sic) Y.A., r ss Henry av., 4th e of Dunlap
p. 384: Ramsey John (sic) C., machinist M.&C. R.R., r ss Henry av, 4th e of Dunlap (same house)

1880 Memphis City Directory by Sholes
Carrs: no listing
p. 369: Ramsey Jones C., machinist M.&C. R.R., r ss Henry av, 2d e of Dunlap

1880 Census, Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee:
Young A. Carr was listed twice. He was apparently visiting David (Davis) Whitby when the census taker arrived (listing him as brother-in-law, “doctor,” age 63), though he is also enumerated with wife Minerva Whitby at his own home in Memphis, listed there as “retired physician” with age given as 55.

121 Davis Whitby W M 33 M Farmer TN SC TN (David Whitby)
Laura A. Whitby Wife W F 27 M Keeping House TN NC AL
Melvin Whitby Son W M 3 S TN TN TN
Effie Whitby Dau W F 1 S TN TN TN
Perminta Whitby Mother W F 66 W TN TN VA (Perminta Barnhart Whitby, widow of Richardson)
Young A. Carr BroL W M 63 W Doctor AL – –

77/89 Young A. Carr W M 55 ret physician AL AL AL
Minerva W. Carr W F 47 wife TN SC TN
Fanny M. Ramsey 30 W F daughter MS AL TN
John C. Ramsey 36 W M son-in-law, machinist on R.R. GA GA GA (Jones C. Ramsey)
Ross Ramsey 10 “nephew” (sic) at school TN GA MS (He was Dr. Carr’s grandson, not nephew, and his father was born in N.C., not GA.)
(All in the same household)

1881 Memphis City Directory by Sholes
p. 197: Carr Young A., Physician, r ss Henry av, 3d e of Dunlap
p. 438: Ramsey Jones C., Foreman M. & T. R.R., r es Henry av, 2d e of Dunlap (probably same house)

1882 Memphis City Directory by Sholes
p. 224: Carr Young A., Physician, r ss Henry av, 3d e of Dunlap
p. 491: Ramsey Jones C., Foreman M.&T. R.R., r 504 Rayburn av

Comparing the 1880 census to the 1880 city directory, Margaret Doyle, widow, lived on ss Henry Av., corner of Dunlap, followed by two separate households headed by Frank May and Henry Boyd, both black, then the Ramsey/Carr household which would be technically the fourth house from the corner when counting both May and Boyd homes which may have been off the street. So depending on how they are counted, the Ramsey/Carr house was probably the second large home from the corner, as it is described in many of the directories, or the third or fourth as it is also described, but they probably were in the same house from before 1865 through 1882.

Register of Deaths, City of Memphis, p. 273:
33653 Dec. 18, 1882: Y.A. Carr, age 63, male white, widowed citizen, Nativity: Virginia (sic), residence: 35 years, cause of death: consumption, physician in attendance: Dr. Kimbro, sexton: Thorns, street: Poplar, ward 8.

Elmwood Daily Burial Record, p.87:
1882, p. 12:
Dec. 19 Y.A. Carr, death due to (not stated) age 63, lot 120, grave 14 (division H), Section Fowler.

This plot is occupied by members of the Odd Fellows lodge. Mrs. Carr appears to be buried in another part of Elmwood Cemetery. She and her daughter Mrs. Ramsey died the same year but are not known to be buried together.

[1] Memphis City Directory, 1855-1856.

Carr & Royster

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1858                3 Front Row, Memphis, Tennessee.

1858 August 28.  Southern Shield.  (Helena, Arkansas.)  August 28, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 15, P. 3.

Gallery of Fine Arts Carr and Royster, Artists[1].  No. 3 Front Row, Memphis.  As to extent of views and perfection of Artistic skill, this establishment stands at the head of Southern enterprise.  Visitors to the city are respectfully solicited to call and see the character of our work.  Feb. 6.  Carr & Royster.

Advertisement ran from August 28 to October 9, 1858.

[1] Recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian as Young A. Carr and John Royster (J. A. G. or J. H. E.) both as daguerreian artists, but not recorded in partnership.

Carpenter, Willard O.

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, , ,

1858                218 River Street, Troy, New York.

1858 March 13.  The Troy Weekly Times.  (Troy, New York.)  March 15, 1858, Vol. II, No. 35, P. 3.

One Moment!  At Carpenter’s “Irving Ambrotype Gallery,” 218 River st., four doors below the Troy House, can be seen the largest collection of specimens in this city.  Among them are Portraits of Gov. Bouck, Judge Harris, Hon. Erastus Corning, Hon. Jno. L. Schoolcraft, J. H. Ten Eyck, T. W. Olcott, S. P. Townsend, Dr. March, Rev. Dr. Kennedy, Peter Cagger, and two hundred others.  Carpenter’s Mezzotint Ambrotypes, only 50 cents, including case.  Daguerreotypes copied, Lockets filled, and letter-types for mailing.  Remember four doors below Troy House, and next door to young’s Bookstore.     W. O. Carpenter.  fe. 24.

Carpenter, Marion

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , ,

1859                20 West Fifth Street, between Main and Walnut, Cincinnati, Ohio

1859 February 22.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  February 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 2.

Home Interest…For a nice colored Photograph, at a reduced price, or a fine Melainotype of yourself or friends, go to Carpenter, No. 20 West Fifth street, between Main and Walnut.  Satisfaction always guaranteed.

Advertisement ran from February 22 to March 1, 1859.

1859 May 31.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 31, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 85, P. 2.

Home Interest…For One Dollar only, you can get a nice Photograph neatly framed at Carpenter’s No. 20 West Fifth street.

1859 December 7.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 7, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 93, P. 2.

Diaphanotype.—This new style of Picture is destined to supersede all others.  Carpenter’s No. 20 West Fifth-street, is the only establishment in which they can be had.  Drop in and see them, then judge for yourself.

1859 December 9.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 9, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 95, P. 2.

Don’t Delay!—The most artistic, satisfactory and durable Likeness now made, is the Diaphanotype, taken only at Carpenter’s Gallery No. 20 Fifth-street, between Main and Walnut.

1859 December 10.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 10, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 96, P. 3.

Diaphanotypes.—We have seen all styles of pictures in the photographic art, and, we believe, are acquainted with the attractive features of each.  The solograph has its merits, and so, also, the daguerreotype, the melainotype and the ambrotype, but none of them combine so satisfactorily all the requisites of a portrait, with the beauty and finish of a picture, as the diaphanotype, taken only at Carpenter’s gallery, No. 20 West Fifth-street.  They have a number of fine specimens, among them one of Judge Douglas, which should be examined by all lovers of art.

1859 December 12.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 12, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 97, P. 2.

The great defect in Melainotypes, Ambrotypes, &c., is that they too frequently fade.  Carpenter, No. 20 West Fifth-street, has devoted a series of years to remedy this defect, and has at length produced the Diaphanotype, which he warrants to retain its color.

1859 December 14.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 14, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 99, P. 2.

Have You Seen It?—We mean the new style of Picture taken on Glass by Carpenter, at No. 20 West Fifth-street?  The Diaphanotype is very life-like, and must become popular.

1859 December 16.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 16, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 101, P. 2.

Diaphanotypes.—This style of Picture, the most satisfactory yet introduced, is having a big run at Carpenter’s, No. 20 West Fifth-street, between Main and Walnut, north side.

1859 December 21.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 21, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 105, P. 2.

During the holidays, Carpenter, No. 20 West Fifth-street, will be prepared to supply the public with any amount of Diaphanotypes.  These pictures are superior to any other known.  Go and get one.

1859 December 23.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 23, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 107, P. 3.

Diaphanotypes can be had at Carpenter’s Gallery, No. 20 West Fifth-street, at less rates than charged for other pictures.  Those desiring Christmas tokens should by all means go to Carpenters and Procure a Diaphanotype.

1859 December 28.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 28, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 111, P. 3.

Something New.—The new style of Picture just introduced by Carpenter, at No. 20 West Fifth-street, is all the rage.  The Diaphanotype is unequaled for brilliancy and depth of tone.  They make a very suitable holiday present.

1859 December 30.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 30, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 112, P. 2.

No. 20 West Fifth-street.—All husbands who desire to make their wives an acceptable New Years present, should go to Carpenter’s, No. 20 West Fifth-street, and sit for one of his Diaphanotype pictures.  Don’t neglect it.easonable prices.

Carpenter & Swymmer

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1855                517½ Main Street, between Third and Fourth Streets, Louisville, Kentucky.

1855 May 10.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  May 10, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 229, P. 2.

Something to Think About.  Carpenter, Swymmer & Co. in Louisville again, making No. 1 Daguerreotypes for One Dollar.  They have bought from T. Harris his rooms, 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth, where they will be ever ready to receive visits from their old customers.  That they can beat all creation in making good pictures is too well known in this city to require further comment.

Their charges in every case will be found moderate, and all work warranted. 

Advertisement ran from May 10 to 27, 1855.

1855 June 9.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  June 9, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 255, P. 2.

Go, with your friends, to Carpenter, Swymmer & Co., when you are in need of Daguerreotypes.  The best place in the city for family groups.

1855 June 18.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  June 18, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 262, P. 2.

Parents, Take Heed.  Twas only yesterday we heard a fond mother express the wish, “If she only had a Daguerreotype of her child,” buried but a few days ago.  Often had she thought of having one made, but neglected it until—too late.  How many more parents are there that think the same, but are putting it off from time to time until they too will find it “too late.”  Carpenter, Swymmer & Co. are noted for taking the best pictures of children in the city.  Room 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth.                                                                                                

Advertisement ran from June 18 to July 25, 1855.

1855 June 23.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  June 23, 1855, Vol. XI, No. 267, P. 3.

Do you wish to make a good investment?  If so, call on Carpenter, Swymmer & Co., and get one of their superior daguerreotypes.  You will never regret it.  Rooms 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth.

1855 August 1.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  August 1, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 13, P. 2.

For the People’s Benefit—Daguerreotypes Fifty Cents.  At the Rooms of Carpenter & Swymmer, 517½ Main street, between Third and Fourth, there you can get a true likeness, and the cost is merely nominal.

All sittings are made by the proprietors, and having none but polite and obliging employees, visitors can depend upon being well treated while at their rooms. 

Advertisement ran from August 1 to 27, 1855.

1855 August 28.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  August 28, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 36, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes.  Pictures of this description can be had at the rooms of Carpenter & Swymmer, No. 517½  main street, between Third and Fourth.  Their charges are more moderate than at any other like establishment in the city.

All work warranted, and every care taken to give perfect satisfaction.                

Advertisement ran from August 28 to September 7, 1855.

1855 October 23.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  October 23, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 84, P. 2.

What is the Use Of any one paying a high price for an article when the same thing can be had for a less price, and at the same time as good in every respect, ( and better in some), as the high price “article.”  Carpenter & Swymmer make “Ambrotypes” for $2 that will compare with the best in the city.  For brilliance of tone and finish, they are unequalled.  Another great item is, they are put up with only one glass, so that you need not have your pockets double lined to ensure its safety, if you should wish to carry it three squares.  The double glass is of itself nothing; it adds no beauty to the picture—makes it none the less liable to damage, and is only feeble breast work for a week enemy.

Carpenter & Swymmer, Daguerreotypist, 517½ Main street, bet. Third and Fourth.

1855 November 3.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  November 3, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 94, P. 3.

Go to Carpenter & Swymmer for the best Ambrotypes, and Daguerreotypes, Main street, between Third and Fourth.

1855 November 13.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  November 13, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 102, P. 3.

Fine Colored Photographs.  Having secured the services of the most celebrated Photographers in the United States, we are now prepared to furnish these beautiful pictures to all who may furnish us with their orders.  The style of the coloring of our Pictures far surpasses any now made in this city, as there is no one in the city competent to finish Photographs by the same process—it being entirely different from anything heretofore introduced.  All are most cordially invited to call and examine the specimens now on exhibition.

Daguerreotypes Made as usual.  Carpenter & Swymmer, 517½ Main street, bet. Third and Fourth.

1855 November 26.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  November 26, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 113, P. 3.

Our Photographs Defy all Competition.  And, if any one thinks there is humbug in the assertion let them call at our Rooms and examine the specimens on exhibition, and they will be fully satisfied that what we say is correct.  The process by which our Photograph Pictures are made and colored is different from that of other operators, and for this reason we can guarantee finer Portraits than can be had elsewhere.  Carpenter & Swymmer, 517½ Main street, bet. Third and Fourth.

1855 December 1.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  December 1, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 117, P. 4.

The Eighth Wonder of the Age!  Colored Photographic Pictures For Five Dollars!  This day, December 3d, we commence making the finest Colored Photographs for $5.  Having employed two extra painters and Photographers, we are now able to do any amount of work that may be entrusted to our care.  Satisfaction guaranteed in every case,  Instruction in Photographs and Painting.  Daguerreotypes at our usual prices.  Plain Photographs for $3. 

A present of Two Plain Photographs will be made to every person having one colored.  Carpenter & Swymmer, 517½ Main street, bet. Third and Fourth.

1855 December 4.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  December 4, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 119, P. 2.

Every one can now have a fine colored “Photograph” for only five dollars, by calling on Carpenter & Swymmer.  A present of two plain ones is also made to every purchaser.

1855 December 7.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  December 7, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 122, P. 2.

At Carpenter & Swymmer’s, you can get a fine colored Photograph for $5.  Nothing could be ore appropriate for a holiday gift.  A present of two plain ones is also made to each purchaser.

1855 December 29.  Daily Louisville Democrat.  (Louisville, Kentucky.)  December 29, 1855, Vol. XII, No. 140, P. 2.

Swymmer’s Photograph and Daguerrean Gallery, No. 517½ Main st., between Third and Fourth.  All work at this establishment will be executed with care and at reasonable prices.