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Bingham, Benjamin

Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1858-1859       118 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.

1859                108 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.

1859                180 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.                       

1858 December 12.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  December 12, 1858, Vol. IX, No. 230, P. 3.

We are often asked by strangers where the best pictures are to be had?  We would here through the press answer all.  We say, go to DeShong’s Gallery, 118 Main Street.  Mr. DeShong is now assisted by Mr. Benjamin, whose pictures stand unrivalled, Call and see for yourselves, and be convinced.                                                                                                             

Advertisement ran from December 12, 1858 to January 15, 1859.

1859 January 18.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  January 18, 1859, Vol. X, No. 14, P. 3.

Beautiful Pictures.—Messrs. Bingham & DeShong, 118 Main street, take the melainotype pictures on the iron plate, which will neither break or fade.  They are undoubtedly the best and prettiest pictures made.

Children’s Picture’s.—parents wishing pictures of their children can get them fac simile of Messrs. Bingham & DeShong, at the premium gallery, opposite the Worsham House.  Every attention will be paid to the cases of children, and their restlessness will be met with cheerful patience.

1859 March 27.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  March 27, 1859, Vol. X, No. 72, P. 3.

Premium Gallery.—Bingham & DeShong Main street, opposite the Worsham House, continue to make those celebrated Melainotypes, known to be the very best pictures now made.  Recollect premium gallery. 180 Main street.

1859 September 24.  Memphis Daily Appeal.  (Memphis, Tennessee.)  September 24, 1859, Vol. X, No. 225, P. 2.

The Great “Wallace” or Violin Piano!  Drigg’s Patent….Best Call at Messrs. Bingham & Meacham’s, Photograph Rooms No. 108 Main street, Where the Piano may be seen, and get a pamphlet…

Advertisement ran from September 24 to October 9, 1859.

Bindt, F.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1859                Address Unknown, Honolulu, Hawaii.

1859 August 4.  The Pacific Advertiser.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  August 4, 1859, Vol. I1,

No. 5, Whole No. 162, P. 1.

Honolulu Ambrotype  & Daguerrean Gallery!  Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, and Photographs taken in the finest perfection of the Art.  F. Bindt.

Advertisement ran from August 4 to December 29, 1859.

1861 April 13.  Polynesian.  (Honolulu, Hawaii.)  April 13, 1861, Vol. XVII, No. 50, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Gallery.  We learn that the Gallery in King street, near Fort, so long and favorably known as Mr. Stangenwald’s Gallery, and lately owned by Mr. Fr. Bindt, has been purchased by E. D. Durand, the well known Calligraphist and Draughtsman. And will shortly be re-opened; the announced departure of Mr. Howland, and the closing of his Gallery in Merchant street, making the re-opening of this the more desirable; and we bespeak beforehand the attention and good will of the public to Mr. Durand’s enterprise.  We understand the photographing will be one of the branches of the art, to which Mr. Durand will devote his attention.

Bill, Charles K.

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1858                419 Broadway, New York, New York.

1858                491 Broadway, New York, New York.

1858.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1858-1859, advertisements P. 23.

Boggs & Bill’s Photographic Gallery, Nos. 419 & 491 Broadway, N. Y.

Pictures Taken In This Gallery Are warranted to have all the beauty and finish and accuracy of delineation that the most critical could desire.  Robt. M. Boggs.  Chas K. Bill.

Biddle, James E.

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1853                Nathan’s Building, Birmingham (Derby), Connecticut.

1854                Address Unknown, Woodbury, Connecticut.

1853 September 8.  The Derby Journal.  (Birmingham, (Derby) Connecticut.)  September 8, 1853, Vol. VII, No. 36, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Mr. J. E. Biddle, Artist from New York, would respectfully inform the inhabitants of this place that he has taken the room known as Nathan’s Skylight Daguerrean Room, Birmingham, and would be happy to receive all who please to favor him with a call.—Having had great experience in the Art he feels confident that he can please, and offers his Pictures at a price that will defy competition.  Pictures taken for 50 cents and upwards, and of all sizes, for rings, pins, and lockets; also all kinds of pictures accurately copied.  Taken in cloudy as well as clear weather.  Sept. 1, 1853.

Advertisement was recorded on September 8 & 15, 1853.

1854 April 1.  Columbian Register.  (New Haven, Connecticut.)  April 1, 1854, Vol. XLII, No. 2158, P. 3.

Wanted To Purchase, A Good Traveling Daguerrean Saloon.  Any person having one to dispose of, at a reasonable price, may hear of a purchaser by addressing a line to Jas. E. Biddle, Woodbury, Ct., stating dimensions, price, and where it is to be seen.—Please address immediately, as above. 

Advertisement was recorded on April 1 & 15, 1854.

Bickel, William C.

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1852                Old Post Office Building, Galveston, Texas.

1853-1854       Corner of Centre and Post Office Streets, Galveston, Texas.

1852 March 22.  Semi-Weekly Journal.  (Galveston, Texas.)  March 22, 1852, Vol. III, No. 13, Whole No. 221, P. 3.

Daguerrian Establishment.  Old Post Office Building, Post Office Street, Galveston.  Mrs. S. R. P. John has fitted up the Post Office Building in a handsome style, and having a superior arrangement of light, as well also as every other facility, she will be able to furnish Daguerreotype Likenesses equal in finish accuracy and effect to any other establishment in the South.  Mrs. John availed herself of the aid of Mr. Bickel an experienced artist, and feels confident of giving entire satisfaction to all who patronize her enterprise.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and judge for themselves. [mar1.

Advertisement was recorded on March 22; May 10; and June 24, 1852.

1854 January 17.  Galveston Tri-Weekly News.  (Galveston, Texas.)  January 17, 1854, Vol. 12, No. 56, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Anderson & Bickel would most respectfully announce to the citizens of Galveston and vicinity, that they will continue the business at the old stand—the Sky-light Gallery—where one of the firm will always be found ready to give you a true likeness, while the other may be absent with the Daguerrean Car to the different towns in the State; the object is to permanently locate in Galveston, and do as good work as can be done in the Northern cities, and we hope by so doing, to merit the public patronage.

We have, and will keep constantly on hand, every style of Cases, Frames, Seals, Rings, Breast Pins, &c. &c.

Daguerreotypes, Landscapes and Paintings neatly copied.  Prices from one to ten dolars.  Operating hours from 8 A. M,. to 5 P. M.

Rooms corner of Centre and Post-office streets, Up Stairs.  nov11.

Betts, C. J.

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1846                Address Unknown, Matamoras, Mexico.

1846 December 26.  The Freeman’s Journal.  (Cooperstown, New York.)  December 26, 1846, Vol. XXXIX, No. XVIII, P. 2.

Matamoras.—A Washington letter writer says:  I am informed by a gentleman recently from Matamoras, that that town has become completely Americanised.  You can scarcely turn a corner, or walk twenty yards in the streets, without stumbling on a Yankee name emblazoned on some sin.  The riot and confusion of Spanish rule is succeeded by a quiet quite Massachusetts like.  Colonel Clarke is evidently popular, and a most judicious officer.  The advertisements in the Matamoras Flag are amusing, and show the Americanism now getting quite peculiar. For instance, there are five taverns, as follows:—“Resaca House,” by Angelo Oliva—“Exchange,” Tucker & Richardson; “Washington House,” A. Wheeler— “Tremont House,” Gillock & Miller— “Matamoras Lunch,” Then Mr. C. J. Betts advertises Daguerreotypes—…

Betts, Benjamin

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1851                Third Street, over Post Office, Wilmington, Delaware.

1851 May 9.  Blue Hen’s Chicken.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  May 9, 1851,Vol. VI, No. 39, Whole No. 299, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits By B. Betts, Successor to S. Broadbent (sky-light gallery) Third street over the post office, Wilmington, Del.  Pictures taken equally well in any kind of weather and satisfaction given in all cases.  Dark clothing always preferable.  Materials used in the business kept constantly  on hand and instructions given in the art on reasonable terms.  Ap18.  

Bettison, David C.

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1859                Main Street, above 3d Street, Louisville, Kentucky.

1859 July 6.  The Elizabethtown Democrat.  (Elizabethtown, Kentucky.)  July 6, 1859, Vol. II, No. 2, P. 3.

If You Want One Of Those Good, Beautiful, Durable, Genuine, Pictures.  Which are so much admired throughout the City and Elsewhere.  Go To D. C. Bettison’s Gallery, Just Above 3d, on Main Street.

You will there get a Likeness that will keep you in good humor with yourself for the balance of your life.

Don’t make a mistake and get into the wrong Gallery—but recollect the Genuine Place for the Genuine Article Is At D. C. Bettison’s Gallery Just Above 3d Street, on Main, Louisville, KY.  March 3.

Advertisement was recorded on July 6 & 13, 1859.

Bergstresser, Jacob

Monumental Daguerreotype Cases, Patent, , ,

1859                Address Unknown, Berrysburgh, Pennsylvania.

1859 February 12.  Evening Star.  (Washington, D. C.)  February 12, 1859, Vol. XIII, No. 1,881, P. 1.

List of patents for the week ending February 8, 1859.  Jacob Bergstresser, of Berrysburgh, Pennsylvania.—For improvement in monumental daguerreotype cases.  No. 22,850.