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William A. Treadwell

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                89 Merrimack Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.

William A. Treadwell of the partnership of Hastings & Treadwell were recorded in three announcements and one advertisement.  The first announcement appeared on April 29, 1856 in the Lowell Daily Citizen and News (Lowell, Massachusetts).  New Daguerreotype Saloon.  Messrs. Hastings & Treadwell, two enterprising young men. Have opened one of the finest daguerreotype saloons ever seen in Lowell, in Thompson’s Block, on the north side of Merrimack street, a few doors above Shepard’s music store.  Mr. Hastings is a very excellent operator, and the twain are prepared to furnish one with a counterfeit of himself that cannot possibly fail to please.

The advertisement ran from April 29 to June 10, 1856 in the Lowell Daily Citizen and News  (Lowell, Massachusetts).  New Daguerreotype Rooms.  Hastings & Treadwell, Have taken Rooms in B. T. Thompson’s Building, 89 Merrimack Street, Where they execute Daguerreotypes in the most Finished and Artistic manner.  The Rooms have been fitted up in an Elegant Style, far surpassing any like establishment in Lowell.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine.

The second announcement appeared on May 5, 1856 I the Lowell Daily Citizen and News  (Lowell, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Hastings & Treadwell, who have opened the new daguerreotype establishment on the north side of Merrimack street, in Thompson’s Block, (just above Shepard’s music store,) are, we learn, doing a very prosperous business.  Their excellent sky light and apparatus enables them to do the [ ? ] of work, and hence the great number of calls.  Those in want of pictures will do well to give them a call.

The third announcement appeared on September 12, 1856 in the Zion’s Advocate (Portland, Maine).  Serious Affray In Lowell.  An Affray occurred in Lowell on Friday night between J. C. Treadwell, formerly a stove-dealer, and his son, Wm, A. Treadwell, late daguerreotype artist, in which blows were exchanged and the father’ skull was fractured.  The operation of trepanning was performed, but recovery is doubtful.  The son is in custody.

William A. Treadwell is not recorded in other photographic directories.

H. B. Titcomb

Daguerreotypes, ,

1844                Rooms in the Probate Office, Farmington, Maine.

H. B. Titcomb was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on November 21, 1844 in the Franklin Register and Sandy River Farmer (Farmington, Maine).  Daguerreotype Miniatures, In the most perfect and finished style.  H. B. Titcomb, Daguerreotype Artist, Respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Farmington and vicinity, that he has taken rooms in the Probate Office, where he will be happy to receive those wishing a perfect and natural likeness of themselves or family, with or without colors, warranted never to fade. 

Mr. Titcomb having received instructions from an experienced German Artist, feels confident that he can give satisfaction to those who may patronize him.

Rooms open from 8 o’clock A. M. to 5 P. M.

Miniatures from paintings and engravings taken without regard to weather.

Mr. Titcomb will leave town the last of this month and requests the immediate attendance of those wishing any thing in his line of business.

H. B. Titcomb is not recorded in other photographic directories.

G. Rand Thompson

Daguerreotypes, ,

N. D.               Address and Location Unknown.

G. Rand Thompson was recorded in one article on March 16, 1852 in the Trenton State Gazette  (Trenton, New Jersey).  G. Rand Thompson arrested at Philadelphia, on Friday night, for swindling, is one of the most celebrated criminals of the day.  He is a Kentuckian—a man of genius and education—affable and gentlemanly, and very polished manners.  He is an excellent engraver, a perfect penman, a daguerreotypist, and a nice workman in gold and silver.  In 1837, at the United States Hotel, in Philadelphia, he robbed a New Yorker of a large amount of Jewelry, which he afterwards gave up, on being sent to prison at Washington for a forgery on the U. S. Treasury.  In 1813, he robbed a gentleman at Boston of $2,000, for which he was sent to the Massachusetts prison for two years.  In 1817, he committed many hotel robberies at Louisville, by one of which he got $25,000 of jewelry of Mr. Thibault.—This property was recovered and he was sent to prison for the crime.  The prisoner will be detained for the present.  Pennsylvania has the immediate right to him, but Kentucky and New York both claim him.  As Kentucky has the best right to him, he will, no doubt, be taken back to Frankfort [ ? ].  He has a sister living in Philadelphia.

G. Rand Thompson is not recorded in other photographic directories.

W. M. Thayer

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                Address Unknown, Hallowell, Maine.

W. M. Thayer was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on September 23, 1848 in the Maine Cultivator and Hallowell Gazette (Hallowell, Maine).  For One Dollar only!  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  W. M. Thayer would inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Hallowell and vicinity that, owing to the liberal patronage he has received, he will keep his rooms open one week only.

Miniatures executed in superior style at the extreme low price of one dollar.  Perfect satisfaction given in all cases. 

W. M. Thayer is ot recorded in other photographic directories.

Robert T. Taylor

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1850                Second Street, Maysville, Kentucky.

Robert T. Taylor (of the partnership of Robb & Taylor) was recorded in one advertisement that was recorded on November 23, 1850 in The Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle (Maysville, Kentucky). 

Daguerreotypes.  In the best style of the art are every day taken at reduced prices by the undersigned at their splendid rooms on Second street over Brosee’s Confectionery.  They feel confident that long experience. A good Apparatus, Chemicals and Light will enable them to give entire satisfaction in all cases.

Citizens and Strangers are invited to Call.  Joseph Robb, Robert T. Taylor.

N. B.  Pictures taken as well in cloudy as in clear weather.   Oct. 8, ’50  R. & T.

Robert T. Taylor is not recorded in other photographic directories.

A. H. Taylor

Daguerreotypes,

1854-1855       Address Unknown, Rock Island, Illinois.

A. H. Taylor was recorded in two advertisements Rock Island Weekly Advertiser (Rock Island, Illinois).  The first advertisement ran on December 27, 1854 & January 3, 1855.  Beautiful Ornamented Daguerreotypes, By A. H. Taylor.

“Ah! See what a picture, behold what a grace,

Lives in that posture and beams in that face!

As the sunlight transfers the soul speaking eye.

It flashes in joy, tho’ there’s nobody nigh,

Who nobody is, there’s no need to tell,

Since the Lassie herself knows the secret so well,

Enough that we trace in such toughing  perfection.

The “Intended”—an object of cherished affection.”

Mr. A. H. Taylor, Daguerrean Artist, would respectfully announce to the citizens of Rock Island and vicinity, that he has leased the new sky Light Daguerrean Gallery, formerly occupied by Mrs. Frost, situated, situated on Illinois st., two doors East of Buford’s Block, and nearly opposite the Graham House, where he is ow prepared to secure to them Fac Similes of any one or ay thing they may see fit to bring forth for Daguerreotyping, in the latest and most approved styles that the art can produce.

Our pictures, in point of tone, richness, and life like beauty, have received the highest praise among the first Artists of the day, of ay style of Daguerreotypes ever exhibited to the public.

Persons who admire our Pictures, and are [unintelligible] with our prices, can be accommodated with a sitting at short notice.  Visitors received at all hours of the day.  Hours of sitting fr4om 9 A. M. to 3 P. M.  Dark drapery is always preferable.

Prices of pictures $1.50 and upwards.

Mr. Taylor feels confident that his Pictures will recommend [themselves] far better than anything he can say in print, therefore ho cordially invites all lovers of this beautiful Art to visit his rooms and compare his work with that of other Artists, both “far and near,” and extend to him that amount of patronage he merits.  He desires nothing more.

P. S.—Instructions given in the Art, and apparatus furnished if desired.

The second advertisement ran from January 10 to June 27, 1855.  Beautifully Ornamented Daguerreotypes, By A. H. Taylor.

Go gentlemen go, go ladies and children,

Go all ye who love the fine arts,—

Now in Rock Island we have a Daguerrean—

That Skill to the science imparts.

I am sure he is bound to excel

Any that’s been here before—

His specimens you’ll see are done well,

And like Them he can take many more.

Come ye country girls with your fair faces

And sit and your shadows he’ll take,

And ye city belles with your fine graces

More beautiful in pictures he’ll make.

And the widows who are so bewitching—

I’m sure they’d better be fleet, 

For ‘twill save them a deal of hard fishin

To Hang up their busts in the street.

And the bachelors with their wry faces,

I think would look better too,

If they’d be taken in smiles and in graces,

Than to always be seen in a skew.

I’m sure that the artist of Greece,

Or the famed Parhassius of old,

Their patrons no better did please,

For the same small quantity of gold.

Now mind don’t forget thee, I pray,

If you wish for a picture that’s true,

And of some Other place stray,

Where the business they only half do.

A. H. Taylor,—the best in the place,

We know a good artist to be;

If you disbelieve us, we ask you to please

Walk up and his specimens see.  From A Patron.

Persons who admire our Pictures, and are suited with our prices, can be accommodated with a sitting at short notice.  Visitors received at all hours of the day.  Hours of sitting from 9 A. M. until 3 P. M.—Dark drapery is always preferable.

Prices of pictures $1.50 and upwards.

Mr. Taylor feels confident that his Pictures will recommend themselves far better than anything he can say in print, therefore he cordially invites all lovers of this beautiful Art to visit his rooms and compare his work with that of other Artists, both “far” and “near,” and extend to him that amount of patronage he merits.  He desires nothing more.

P. S.—Instructions given in the Art, and apparatus furnished, if desired.  Dec. 23, 1854.

A. H. Taylor was also recorded in two other Rock Island, Illinois newspapers.  The first is the Rock Island Daily Advertiser, where the second advertisement ran from February 6 to July 6, 1855.  The second newspaper, also carried the second advertisement, and appeared on April 25, 1855 in the Weekly Rock Island Republican.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list an Alfred H. Taylor as being active in Davenport, Iowa in 1856-1859.  Davenport, Iowa is just across the Mississippi River from Rock Island, Illinois. He was also recorded in A Directory of Early Illinois Photographers as being active in Quincy Illinois in 1868 in partnership of Taylor & Seavey.  It is possible they are the same person.

V. C. Tarbox

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1859                Lime Rock Street, Perry’s Block, Rockland, Maine.

V. C. Tarbox was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on December 29, 1859 in the  Rockland Gazette (Rockland, Maine).  Correct Likenesses For 25 Cents To 10 Dollars.  The subscriber would respectfully inform the public that he has taken the Whitten Gallery, On Lime Rock Street, Perry’s Block, near the Post Office, where he will remain a short time. 

All kinds of pictures made from a Cheap Ambrotype to a Photograph, and small miniatures enlarged to Cabinet or Life Size.

Positive and Negative Collodion for sale.

Please Give Him A Call.  V. C. Tarbox, Artist.  Rockland, Dec. 26, 1859.

V. C. Tarbox is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. Tanner

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Rooms first building west of H. & F. Sheffield’s Store, Westerly, Rhode Island.

J. Tanner was recorded in one advertisement that ran from May 26 to September 29, 1853 in The Literary Echo and Pawcatuck Advertiser (Westerly, Rhode Island).  Daguerreotypes.  J. Tanner would respectfully inform the citizens of Pawcatuck and vicinity, that he has taken Rooms formerly occupied by G. H. Babcock. First building west of H. & F, Sheffield’s Store, on West Broad street, where he will be happy to wait upon all who may wish to secure to themselves or friends a correct likeness.

Daguerreotypes set in Cases, Lockets, Pins, Bracelets, and Rings.

Painted or Daguerreotype Portraits accurately copied.  Also Views of Buildings, &c.

Pictures taken equally well in clear or cloudy weather.  When children are to be taken, a clear day would be preferable.

All are invited to call and examine specimens.  Prices reasonable, and perfect satisfaction will be given in all cases.  

J. Tanner is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Tanner & Cochran

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1857                Main Street, Lynchburg, Virginia.

Tanner & Cochran (N. S. Tanner & A. Cochran) were recorded in one advertisement on August 26, 1857 in the Lynchburg Daily Virginian (Lynchburg, Virginia).  N. S. Tanner & Co. Photographers, Main St. 3rd Door From Bridge Lynchburg, Va.

New Copartnership.—The undersigned have formed a copartnership under the style and firm of N. S. Tanner & Co. for the purpose of conducting a general Photographic business, at the old stand of Minnis & Tanner, the copartnership dating from the 1st January, 1857.  The business will be greatly enlarged, and everything new in the business will be found at our Gallery, and pictures warranted to please.

We are agents for the sale of Neff’s Patent Melaniotype Rights.  Melaniotype, is a new and beautiful style of picture, and can be colored very highly with pleasing effect.  The Melaniotype manual contains full and complete instructions in Ambrotyping, Photographing on paper, and infact everything that belongs to the business.  Also Lockets, Breast Pins, Rings, &c.

Instruction in either of the above arts given on reasonable terms, and satisfaction given in all cases.  N. S. Tanner, A. Cochran.   may 6.

Tanner & Cochran are not recorded in other photographic directories.  Unfortunately, this was the only newspaper available for 1857.

Sturgess & Taylor

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, , , , , , ,

1859                Rooms East Temple Street, Great Salt Lake City, Utah

Sturgess & Taylor (C. Sturgess & G. J. Taylor) were recorded in two advertisements ad one announcement in The Mountaineer (Great Salt Lake City, Utah).  The first advertisement ran from September 3 to 10, 1859.  New Daguerrean Gallery!  Messrs. Sturgess & Taylor Have Just Opened a Daguerrean Gallery, at the old stand, just south of Godby’s Drug Store, where they are prepared to take daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, M-leanotypes, &c., in the latest and most approved style.

Mr. Sturgess has for a number of years past been engaged in some of the first galleries of London, New York, St. Louis and elsewhere, and is thoroughly acquainted with all the late improvements in the art.  Having on hand a well selected assortment of Cases, Plates, and Fittings, to business, they will be able to obtain a liberal share of public patronage.

Pictures taken in various styles, suitable for including in letters. C. Sturgess.  G. J. Taylor.

The second advertisement ran from September 24 to November 19, 1859.  Another Great Battle!!  Terrific Slaughter!  Thousands of bereaved and disconsolate widows and orphans mourning in the bitterness of despair, and refusing to be comforted simply because they have neglected, in the season thereof, to provide themselves with Life-Like Likenesses, Such as are taken by Sturgess And Taylor, East Temple Street, where tumultuous multitudes of enchanted patrons throng daily to receive those magnificent Xylographic Pictures, which they still continue to present to their numerous friends, at the ridiculously Low Prices which their immense amount of Stock has enabled them to introduce—where Pictures are copied, cleaned and repaired—where likenesses are taken in various styles for inclosing in letters, and where Jewelry and Cases of almost every description are kept constantly on hand!  Go and examine their work, and you will feel to exclaim with the Queen of Sheba, “The half has not been told me.”

Sturgess & Taylor, East Temple Street, Just South of the Salt Lake House.

The announcement appeared on October 8, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 1, P. 2.

Desert State Fair.  The fourth annual exhibition in connection with the Desert Agricultural and Manufacturing Society was held in the Social Hal, in this city, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday last…Mr. Cannon, the Daguerrean artist, has at last powerful rivals in Messrs. Sturgess & Taylor.  This last firm took the first prize.  The specimens produced by both houses were excellent, and showed good pictures….

Sturgess & Taylor are not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Salt Lake City, Utah.  It is likely that the two entries for Charles Sturgess in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry are the same person based on the information in the second paragraph of the first advertisement.