1858 Address Unknown, Michigan.
L. D. Smith was recorded in one announcement that appeared on October 21,1858 in The Cass County Republican (Dowagiac, Michigan. List Of Premiums Awarded by the Cass County Agricultural Society, at Cassapolis October 8th and 9th, 1858….Class XVI—Painting, Drawing, &C….best case of ambrotypes, L. D. Smith…50.
L. D. Smith is not listed in other photographic directories.
1855-1856 Rooms in the Buckeye Hall Buildings, Opposite the Post Office, Fremont, Ohio.
H. A. Smith was recorded in five advertisements in the Fremont Journal (Fremont, Ohio). The first advertisement ran from December 7 to 21, 1855. Fremont Picture Gallery. H. A. Smith, Daguerreotypist, Respectfully informs the citizens of Fremont, and vicinity, that he has opened a suit of rooms, in the building known as the “Buckeye Hall Building, nearly, ” opposite Messrs. S. Buckland & Co.’s Drug Store, where intends operating in the Daguerreian and Ambrotype Business. He has a fine Sky-Light, together with a large Side-Light, fitted in expressly for his own benefit, and under his own directions. You will find them just suited for the purpose designed.
Pictures taken in Rainy or Cloudy Weather as well as in Clear. Children’s Pictures taken in Clear Weather in two seconds. Patrons may rest assured of getting Perfect Miniatures.
His charges will be reasonable.
To the Aged—to those in Middle Life—to the Young—All, now have an opportunity of obtaining “Choice Lights of Remembrance,” to gladden the future, and more especially so, should Death remove the beloved ones from sight. His services can be had at any time by those wishing to obtain Likenesses of Deceased or Sick persons.
Hours for Children, from 9 A. M., to 2 P. M., Clear weather. Rooms Adjoining Dr. Parker’s Dental Office, and directly opposite Roberts & Sheldon’s Hardware store. H. A. Smith. Fremont, Ohio.
N. B.—Instruction given in Daguerreotyping, Ambrotyping, Pencil Drawing and Oil Painting. H. A. S.
The second advertisement ran from December 28, 1855 to March 28, 1856. Good News! Smith, the new Daguerreian, is now taking those fine Ambrotypes, of which, “you read of.” They are just The thing—they combine durability with beauty, distinctness with softness of tone, and the color of life without the aid of the painter, they can be seen through the glass and are not reversed, like the daguerreotype.
You can see them in any light. They are free from the polish of the silver plate, and Cannot Be Defaced. They are impervious to water, air or acid, and will last for Ages Unimpaired.
You are invited to call and look at them, at the New Gallery in Buckeye Hall Building. H. A. Smith.
The third advertisement appeared on January 25, 1856. Only Fifty Cents!! You can get at the New Gallery opposite the Post Office, Fremont, a good Daguerreotype Likeness, for Fifty Cents! or a fine Ambrotype, one that is beautiful and life-like, and imperishable, for One Dollar. Call early, as the Artist’s stay in town is limited to a few weeks. Now is the time to get Good Pictures, and no mistake. Children’s pictures taken in two seconds. Copying neatly executed. Hours for children, from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m., clear weather. Adults pictures taken in any weather. All work Warranted good, or no charge. Oil Paintings, and fine French Engravings, beautifully framed, for sale. H. A. Smith.
The fourth advertisement appeared on February 22, 1856. Only Ten Days! Pictures On Glass For One Dollar!! Don’t forget the place. Rooms in “Buckeye Hall Building,” opposite the Post Office, Fremont. The Rooms will be closed the first of March. The Artist leaves for Fostoria (or Rome) in a few days.
“First come, first served. H. A. Smith, Artist. Fremont, Ohio, February 22d, 1856.
The fifth advertisement appeared on April 18, 1856. Fremont Picture Gallery. I. B. Sharp, successor to H. A. Smith, respectfully informs the citizens of Fremont and vicinity, that he is still taking those Ambrotypes in the Rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Smith. Pictures taken in Rainy or Cloudy weather as well as Clear. Children’s Pictures taken in clear weather in two seconds! Patrons may rest assured of getting perfect miniatures.
Instructions given in Ambrotyping. Terms, reasonable. Rooms in Buckeye Buildings, opposite the Post Office.
H. A. Smith is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1857 At the Wharf, Pomeroy, Ohio.
1858 Rooms over T. O. Crawford’s Store, Pomeroy, Ohio.
G. K. Smith was recorded in two advertisements in the Meigs County Telegraph (Pomeroy, Ohio). The first advertisement ran from August 25 to September 15, 1857. Ambrotypes. G. K. Smith, Artist, has opened rooms on the “Floating Gallery,” now lying at Pomeroy, where he will remain two weeks, to enable all to get one of his unrivaled miniatures. These pictures will be found far superior to any ever before taken at this place; they have a life-like tone, combined with a perfect Stereoscope relief that is rarely met with in Photographic Portraiture, and are pronounced by good judges, perfect gems of the Art.
Those in want of a perfect likeness, should improve this opportunity.
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.
Rooms open from 8 A. M., to 5 P. M. Hours for children 9 to 11. August 18th ’57.
The second advertisement appeared on August 31, 1858. Life-Size Photographs! Plain, Or Colored, In Oil, Can Be Had At G. K. Smith’s Gallery, Over T. O. Crawford’s Store.
Girls. Who would have a beautiful Likeness of themselves for a “Cousin,” or a friend, Should go to G. K. Smith’s Gallery, Over T. O. Crawford’s Store.
Mothers Who would have a life-like Picture of their little loves, should go between the hours of 11 A. M. and 2 P. M., to G. K. Smith’s Gallery, Over T. O. Crawford’s Store.
Ladies, Whether old or young, should remember that they can get better and cheaper pictures than has ever before been made in Pomeroy, at G. K. Smith’s Gallery, Over T. O. Crawford’s Store.
Young Men Who would be remembered in the days of their youth, should get a dozen Photographs to distribute among their friends. They are the most durable and cheapest picture ever made. They are only three dollars per dozen at G. K. Smith’s Gallery, Over T. O. Crawford’s Store.
Parents Should secure one of those imperishable Photographs, colored in oil, to leave to perpetuate their memory among their descendants, long years hence, when but for the Portrait that hangs on the wall, their once-familiar faces should have faded from the mind of their children and be forgotten. You who have lost your parents and have no likeness left to remember them by, think what a treasure a perfect Likeness would be to you now, and get one while you may, at G. K. Smith’s Gallery, Over T. O. Crawford’s Store.
Old Daguerreotypes. Those who have old Daguerreotypes, half faded away, of some dear friend, now gone, can have a beautiful colored Photograph made from them, at G. K. Smith’s Gallery, Over T. O. Crawford’s Store.
The Public Are respectfully invited, whether wanting pictures or not, to satisfy themselves that the above is not gas or humbug, by calling and examining specimens of work at G. K. Smith’s Gallery, Over T. O. Crawford’s Store.
G. K. Smith is not listed in other photographic directories.
1858-1859 Baltimore Street, 2 Doors North of the Post Office, Cumberland, Maryland.
A. F. Smith was recorded in three advertisement in the Civilian & Telegraph (Cumberland, Maryland). The first advertisement ran from April 28 to December 22, 1858. Smith’s Art Union! Very Great Attraction! The Well Known & Celebrated Ambrotype & Photograph Artist. A. F. Smith would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of the city of Cumberland and the surrounding country, that he has established himself permanently in this city, and is prepared to execute work in every style of the art, and in all kinds of weather, On Moderate Terms,
Satisfaction given or no charge. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.
Surpassing art, by which we lend,
Our countenance to absent friends;
Or leave a token for the bower,
Where love laments the parting hour:
Where childhood, with its winsome faces,
Or lovely woman’s queenly grace;
Or lordly man’s imperial frown.
Are each adroitly penciled down.
Gallery and Reception Rooms, 2 doors North of the Post Office, Baltimore Street, Cumberland, Md. Full Instruction in the Art on moderate terms.
The second advertisement ran from June 30 to December 29, 1859. Smith’s Great Southern Sky-Light Gallery 2 doors North of the Post Office, Balto. St., Cumberland, MD. A. F. Smith would respectfully return his sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen of the city of Cumberland and surrounding country for their very liberal patronage, and hopes by strict attention to business and his efforts to please, to still merit and receive an equal share of your custom.
I am prepared to execute work in every style of the art on a very accommodating terms. I am not selling pictures at cost, consequently I can afford to do my work well, in proof of which you only have to call and have one taken in good cases for 25 and 50 cents.
Don’t forget the place—2 doors North of the Post Office, Baltimore Street, Cumberland, Md.
N. B.—I am also selling color Lithographic Views of the Tomb of Washington and Mount Vernon Mansion, in aid of the Ladies Mt. Vernon Association. Call and examine Specimens.
The third advertisement ran from October 27 to December 22, 1859. Pictures! Pictures!! A. F. Smith would respectfully announce to the citizens of Cumberland and surrounding country, that he has just received from the east a whole sized Camera, one of the largest that has ever been in this city. He is now prepared to make full size photographs, Ambrotypes and Hollotypesas well as all of the smaller sizes, on the most reasonable terms.
I make no pretensions of being the cheapest, but I do claim to do my work in the most artistic and workmanlike manner, in proof of which you have only to call and examine specimens.
Operators supplied with pure chemicals of my own manufacture on reasonable terms. Gallery and Reception Rooms 2 doors North of the Post Office, Balt. St., Cumberland, Md. Also agent for the Stereoscopic Boxes and Views of all parts of the world. A. and F. G. copy.
A. F. Smith is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1857 Rooms on Texas Street, Shreveport, Louisiana.
Mr. Sloan was recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in The South-Western (Shreveport, Louisiana). The announcement appeared on June 10, 1857. Melainotypes.—Mr. Sloan, an experienced artist, has opened on Texas street, a gallery, where he is prepared to that Melainotype and Ambrotype pictures in a superior manner. Being fully conversant will all the latest improvements in the photographic art, he is able to produce superior pictures.
The advertisement ran from June 10 to 17, 1857. Melainotypes and Ambrotypes. The subscriber begs respectfully to announce that he has taken rooms on Texas street—No. 1, up stairs—for the purpose of taking these beautiful Pictures, which have been pronounced by artists and connoisseurs to be the newest, latest and greatest improvement in Photography. The Melainotype possesses several advantages over any other style of picture, among which will name a few, viz: they will receive a fall without fracture; a bend without injury; may be washed off when soiled; be handled without the face being marred; they are susceptible of high and beautiful coloring; which for richness of tone, completeness of design, and boldness of feature, cannot be surpassed by any other style of picture, and can be cut in breastpins, lockets, etc., like a daguerreotype; and for durability, there is no question of their superiority.
Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and view my specimens, whether they want pictures or not.
All pictures warranted to give satisfaction, or no charge will be made. Sloan.
Mr. Sloan is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Shreveport, Louisiana.
1858 Sixth Street, Near Chestnut, Evansville, Indiana.
F. M. Slater was recorded in three announcements in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana). The first announcement appeared on February 25, 1858. We learn that the Ambrotype Car of F. M. Slater on Sixth street near Chestnut is crowded daily with visitors. We also hear that Mr. Slater is making pictures 25 percent lower than any artist in town.
The second announcement appeared on March 3, 1858. Ambrotypes for 50 cents at Slater’s Car on Sixth street near Chestnut.
The third announcement appeared on April 29, 1858. A great Battle with the Mormons. On the 26th of this month Slater’s Ambrotype Car will be moved to the upper part of the city. Those who wish to get pictures while the car is still on Sixth street, will please call soon. Pictures for fifty cents.
F. M. Slater is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1858 Room at the Dixon House, Findlay, Ohio.
T. H. Shippy was recorded in one advertisement that ran on March 12 to 28, 1858 in The Hancock Jeffersonian (Findlay, Ohio). Ambrotypes In Cases For Only Fifty Cents. The subscriber has opened a room at the Dixon House, where he is prepared to furnish Ambrotype Likenesses, in a style inferior to none in Ohio, at the low price of Fifty Cents, with large size pictures, either single or in groups. Pins, Rings, Lockets, &c., at equally low prices.
Having secured the services of an Artist of fifteen years’ experience in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and other cities of the east, he feels confident of being able to give entire satisfaction to all who may favor him with their patronage.
Old Pictures copied, or exchanged at a trifling cost.
Please call and examine specimens.
Entrance through the Hotel, or by private entrance on Sandusky street. T. H. Shippy, Artist. Findlay, March 3, 1858.
T. H. Shippy is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1858 Rooms in Sharp’s Block, Front Street, Opposite Post Office, Fremont, Ohio.
Sherer & Morse (Mrs. Sherer & Mrs. B. F. Morse) were recorded in one announcement that appeared on November 26, 1858 in the Fremont Journal (Fremont, Ohio). Ambrotyping. We don’t believe there is a man, woman, or child but what likes to look at a good picture, whether it be a landscape, comic, romantic, or the “human face divine.” Madam Sherer and Mrs. Morse are now taking pictures in Sharp’s building opposite the Post Office, which we think will please all who will take time to examine them. Madam Sherer is a newcomer here and if she can give our citizens satisfaction in the art, will remain. Her pictures are very fine.—We advise our friends, particularly the ladies, to call at the rooms of Mrs. Sherer & Morse.
Sherer and Morse are recorded in other photographic directories as Shearer & Morse, and being active in 1859-1860 in Fremont, Ohio.
1859 Near the Western Hotel, McArthur, Ohio.
R.H. Sheppard was recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in the M’Arthur Democrat (McArthur, Ohio). The announcement appeared on December 15, 1859
Pictures.—Persons desiring pictures of almost any style or description, are invited to look at the advertisement of Mr. Sheppard, whose Daguerrean car is situated near the Western Hotel.
The advertisement ran from December 15 to 29, 1859. Pictures! Pictures! Sky Light Pictures! If you wish a picture artistically executed, come to the “Roving Palace.” My facilities for taking Ambrotypes, Melaneotypes, Sphereographs, &c., are unsurpassed, and it is acknowledged by all persons who know anything about pictures, that the Sky-Light picture for clearness, beauty of light and shade, &c., is far superior to the picture made by a side light. Another advantage is that Good Pictures can be taken in Cloudy Weather.
Opinions Of The Press. “We can say conscientiously, that Mr. Sheppard’s work is of the finest order, and is seldom surpassed.—Jackson Standard.
Mr. Sheppard is an excellent artist, he having been engaged in the business for the last fifteen years. We can safely recommend him to all.—Iron Valley Express.
He has some specimens of Art, in the way of paintings, Ambrotypes, Melaneotypes, &c. as beautiful as were ever looked upon.—Piketon Union.
From what we have seen we can, without fear of successful contradiction, say that R. H. Sheppard is an excellent artist, and can heartily recommend him and his work to the people whom he may visit.—Waverly Dollar Times.
As I shall remain but a short time in this place, I would say that now is the time. Tomorrow may be too late. Life size Photographs, plain or in colors, made to order. R. H. Sheppard
Drawing and Painting. R. H. Sheppard, of the Maryland Institute School of Design, would respectfully inform the public of McArthur and vicinity that he is prepared to teach free-hand Drawing. He will also give lessons in India Ink, Water Colors, Distemper and Oil Colors. Those desirous of learning either of the above beautiful Arts may rely on through instructions for a moderate price.—For Particulars apply at the Roving Palace. December 8, 1859.
R. H. Sheppard is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1856 127 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]
1856-1857 128 Arch Street, Philadelphia. Pennsylvania.[2]
1858-1859 606 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2]
James Shaw Jr. was recorded on April 1, 1856 in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York). In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America. Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.
Shaw, Arch St. — Is another excellent artist. His gallery contains many excellent specimens deserving general praise, I cannot however designate any by name, being mostly portraits.
The ambrotypes are not in the first style, not possessing that depth necessary to give effect to pictures on glass. The photographs however are decidedly superior.
James Shaw, Jr. is recorded in other photographic directories, but is included here because of the first hand account of his work.
[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added. [2] Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers, 1839-1900 (Linda A. Ries & Jay W. Ruby) and
Pioneer American Photographers, 1839 - 1860 