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Alexander Rodgers

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

Alexander Rodgers was recorded in two announcements (same announcement in two different newspapers).  The first appeared on April 15, 1847 in the Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, D.C.)  Mr. Alexander Rodgers, a daguerreotypist, fell dead in the streets of New York on Monday.  It is supposed that his death was superinduced by inhalation from the mercury bath, which he is compelled to use in the practice of his art.

The second appeared on April 16, 1847 in the Richmond Whig (Richmond, Virginia).  Mr. Alexander Rodgers, a daguerreotypist, fell dead in the streets of New York on Monday.  It is supposed that his death was superinduced by inhalation from the mercury bath, which he is compelled to use in the practice of his art.

Alexander Rodgers is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Rodgers & Hooper

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1853                142 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut.

Rodgers & Hopper were recorded in two advertisements in the Morning Journal and Courier.  (New Haven, Connecticut).  The first advertisement ran from December 12 to 17, 1853.  Notice.  Rodgers & Hopper, (formerly Gerrish & Rodgers.)  Elm City Emporium Of Art, 142 Chapel Street, New Haven.

Mr. H. J. Rodgers has associated with him Mr. H. Hopper, a celebrated daguerrean operator, and a perfecter of many of the fine arts,—therefore Daguerreotypes executed by him, and Mr. Rodgers, the perfecter of an entirely new chemical process, will need no comment to recommend them.  No expense has been spared in procuring the best Cameras that are manufactured, and as superior materials only are used, they are prepared to take likenesses that are unsurpassed for boldness, truthfulness, beauty of finish, and durability. Pictures taken equally well in fair and cloudy weather, and all are warranted to give entire satisfaction.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine our specimens.  H. J. Rodgers, H. Hopper. 

The second advertisement appeared on December 15, 1853.  Emporium of Art We Greet Thee—Ever Bright And Glorious Christmas And New Years.  Rodgers & Hopper Would respectfully announce to the lovers of the fine arts that they have just received a most splendid assortment of fancy daguerreotype cases, suitable for Holiday Presents, of every style, both foreign and domestic.

Pictures taken at their extensive Emporium of Art shall without fail give the utmost satisfaction.

Our Motto—We will please all.

Then hurrah! For New Years! Away with dull care!

We will join in a chorus of praise that day.

And gaily to Rodgers & Hopper’s repair

To view with delight their artistic display.

Elm City Emporium of Art, 142 Chapel st. New Haven, opp. Lyon Building.

Rodgers & Hooper are not recorded as partners in other photographic directories.  Hart J. Rodgers is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as J. Hart Rodgers and Henry Hopper is also recorded in Craig’s as being active in New Haven, Connecticut.  Preliminary search of the New Haven newspapers suggest that the partnership was short lived.  Rodgers does not show up in the newspapers again until January 12, 1855.  Mr. H. J. Rodgers, (Formerly Rodgers & Hopper) has returned from his successful business tour of nearly a year in the “far west” and south…

R. Robinson

Daguerreotypes

1854                Address Unknown, Waldoboro, Maine.

R. Robinson was recorded in one announcement that appeared on September 7, 1854 in the  Maine Farmer (Augusta, Maine).  The Late Fire At Waldoboro.  In our last we gave the account of the recent disastrous conflagration at Waldoboro…more than one hundred and fifty buildings were destroyed, including stores and dwelling houses, and seventy-five families were left houseless…The following is a list of the sufferers:—…R. Robinson, Daguerreotypist.

R. Robinson is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Robb & Taylor

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Second Street, Maysville, Kentucky.

Robb & Taylor (Joseph Robb & Robert T. Taylor) were recorded in one advertisement that appeared 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.

Robb & Taylor are not listed I other photographic directories.

C. W. Rivers

Ambrotypes, ,

1857                Union Hall, Corner Main and North Carolina Streets, Louisiana, Missouri.

C. W. Rivers was recorded in one advertisements and two announcement in the Louisiana Democratic Herald (Louisiana, Missouri).  The first Advertisement ran on October 15 & November 5, 1857.  Mr. Rivers Takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Louisiana and vicinity, that he has his fine Ambrotype Rooms entirely refitted, and is now prepared to take as fine Pictures As at any other establishment in the West.  Our pictures are warranted to give entire satisfaction.

Work done at all hours from 7 till 5 o’clock, regardless of weather.

Please call and examine specimens.

Rooms in Union Hall, corner Main and North Carolina Streets.  Oct 15.

The first announcement appeared on November 5.  List Of Premiums Awarded at the Third Annual Fair of the Pike County Agricultural and Mechanical Society, held at their Fair Grounds in Bowling Green, on the 20th, 21st, 22d and 23d days of October, 1857….

Ambrotypes.

Premium, Isaac Newton.

Certificate, C. W. Rivers.

The second announcement appeared on November 5, 1857.  Ambrotypes.  We would call attention to Rivers’ advertisement and to his pictures, specimens of which may be seen at his rooms.  Mr. R. is now operating in person, and his pictures are unsurpassed.

C. W. Rivers is not recorded in other photographic directories.

John W. Ripley

Ambrotypes, ,

1859                Rooms at the Galt House, Pocahontas, Arkansas.

John W. Ripley was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on May 20, 1859 in The Pocahontas Weekly Advertiser (Pocahontas, Arkansas).  Ambrotypes.  The undersigned would respectfully inform the citizens of Pocahontas and vicinity, that he has opened Rooms at the Galt House, for a short time.

Having a large and splendid assortment of Cases and Chemicals, and having had some eight years experience as an artist, he flatters himself he can take a picture, which for style, finish and a perfect likeness, cannot ne excelled.  Persons are requested to call and examine specimens, whether wishing pictures or not.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.  John W. Ripley.

John W. Ripley is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Rihl & Mayhew

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849-1850       Rooms over Mr. Long’s Drug Store, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Rihl & Mayhew was recorded in one advertisement that ran from July 4, 1849 to January 8, 1850 in The Lancaster Examiner (Lancaster, Pennsylvania).  Rihl & Mayhew, Daguerreotype Rooms, Over Mr. Long’s Drug Store, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  The subscribers have opened a Room at the place, and are now prepared to take portraits of all sizes, ranging in price from $1.00 to $10.00  Visitors are informed that no portrait will be allowed to leave which is not satisfactory to the sitter.

Perfect Pictures Guarantied.  If you wish a family group, a portrait of children.  If you wish a copy of a Daguerreotype—of a painting or engraving, a portrait of a deceased person—a view of a public or private building, a portrait set in a breast-pin, bracelet, locket or ring.  Call upon us.  Pictures taken in all weathers.  Hours from 8 until sunset.  Hours for Children from 10 until 3.

Instructions given and all articles used in the business furnished at reasonable prices.  Rihl & Mayhew.

Rihl & Mayhew (first names unknown) are not recorded in other photographic directories as being in partnership or in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does record an Edward Rihl in Philadelphia from 1852 to 1860.  W. T. Mayhew is also recorded c. 1850 address and location unknown.  It is unknown if they are the same persons.

William Richardson

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, , ,

1857                Rooms at the Post Office Building, Amherst, New Hampshire.

William Richardson was recorded in two advertisements in The Farmers Cabinet (Amherst, New Hampshire).  The first advertisement ran from November 18 to December 2, 1857.Better Times Coming!  Pictures for the People only 37½ cts.  Wm. Richardson would respectfully inform the citizens of Amherst and vicinity, that he has opened Rooms at the Post Office Building, for the purpose of Making the new and beautiful style of pictures—the Ambrotype—the only Picture that will not fade or change.  Having a new and complete Apparatus of superior quality, with long experience in the business, he assures the public hat no pains will be spared to produce as good Likenesses as at other establishments.  Adults taken equally well in any weather.  Particular attention paid to copying Pictures.  Call early as he will remain but a few days.  Amherst, Nov. 17.

The second advertisement was recorded on December 9 & 16, 1857.  Ambrotypes!  Wm. Richardson would respectfully inform the citizens of Amherst and vicinity, that he will remain but 10 Days Longer at his recent location, (Post Office Building,) where he will be pleased to accommodate all who are in want of those Beautiful Ambrotypes, Melainotypes &c.  Amherst, Dec. 8, 1857.

William Richardson is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Richards

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1853                3 Exchange Block, Alexandria, Virginia.

Richards appeared in one advertisement that was recorded on November 14, 1853 in the Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, Virginia).  Daguerrean Fancy Goods.—Richards’, No. 3 Exchange Block, has every article generally kept in a Fancy Store, and of the best quality, and will be sold cheap.  Now if you want your Daguerreotype in a first rate case, go to Richards, and buy $5 worth of goods, and he will give you your picture free of charge.  The pictures are perfect, and warranted not to fade. 

Richards is not recorded in other photographic directories.

George K. Richards

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852-1853       New Exchange Building, Concord, New Hampshire.

1853                Address Unknown, Concord, New Hampshire.

George K. Richards was recorded in one advertisement that ran from November 18, 1852 to January 13, 1853 in the Independent Democrat (Concord, New Hampshire), and the Concord, New Hampshire City Directory for 1853.  New Daguerreotype Rooms!  The subscriber respectfully informs the inhabitants of Concord and vicinity, that he has taken rooms in the New Exchange, Three Doors South, of the Eagle Hotel, Where he invites all those who wish for a good Daguerreotype of themselves or friends to give him a call.  Having the advantage of a good Sky-Light, and using nothing but the best Stock and Chemicals, he flatters himself that he will be able to give satisfaction, and no pains shall be wanting on his part to do so.

The public are invited to call and examine specimens.

Miniatures, Taken single or in Groups, and neatly set in Frames, Jenny Lind, Chinese or common Cases; Lockets, Pins, Bracelets, &c., & c.  Copies taken from Portraits, Engravings, Daguerreotypes, &c.

All Pictures Warranted not to fade.

Daguerreotypes cleaned and Preservers put on to keep out the dust.  Old Pictures reset in New Silk, or Velvet Cases.  Geo K. Richards.

The 1853 Concord, New Hampshire City Directory, Residence Listing records Richards, G. K. as a daguerreotypist, business address not listed he boarded at A. H. Wigging.  

George K. Richards was recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as G. K. Richards as being active in Concord, New Hampshire in 1853-1854.  The debate over using the publication date of the city directory is controversial, at best.  In this case using 1853-1854 suggest that he was active during both years.  When in fact the information was recorded in late 1852 or early 1853. He might have moved on by the time the directory was published, so the 1854 date is misleading.