Ca. 1854-1855 Address and Location Unknown.
Information on J. A. Phillips is from an Ambrotype with Cutting & Bowdoin Stamp on matt. “Patd. July 4 & 11, 1854 by J. A. Phillips. Information provided by Greg French.
J A. Phillips is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1859 Address Unknown, Red Wing, Minnesota.
W. H. Phares was recorded in two announcements and one advertisement that appeared in the Red Wing Sentinel (Red Wing, Minnesota). The first announcement ran on August 20, 1859. “A Thing of Beauty Is a joy forever,” and some things that are not beautiful, are rendered so by the magic skill of Mr. W. H. Phares, an experienced artist, who has taken for a short time the rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Going, where he is prepared to execute in the highest style of the art, Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes, Melaineotypes and Photographs, at prices which cannot fail to give satisfaction. If you have a father, mother, sister. brother or dear friend, whom you love, and whose image you wish to preserve, now is the time to “secure the shadow ere the substance fades.” Mr. Phares will remain in town about a week longer.
The advertisement ran from August 20 to 27, 1859. Premium Ambrotypes and Photographs. W. H. Phares, Respectfully informs the citizens of Red Wing and vicinity, that he has taken Mr. Going’s rooms for two weeks, where he will put up his inimitable Life Like Pictures! for those who will favor him with their patronage. Pictures Taken In All Kinds Of Weather—of adults from 8 A. M., to 5 P. M., of Children, from 10 A. M. till 2 o’clock, clear weather.
They are all warranted not to change.—Please call and examine specimens. W. H. Phares, Artist.
The second announcement appeared on August 27, 1859. The Last Chance. Remember the Mr. Phares will remain in Red Wing but three or four days longer, during which time he will be happy to furnish his inimitable life-like pictures to all who wish them. Don’t neglect this opportunity, you may not get another very soon. Mr. Phares is a good artist—a merit which all daguerreans claim, but one which few are entitled to. His rooms are those formerly occupied by Mr. Going.
W. H. Phares is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1857-1858 Rooms in the Freeman Building, State Street, Schenectady, New York.
H. A. Peters was recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in The Schenectady Reflector (Schenectady, New York). The advertisement ran from November 27, 1857 to March 12, 1858. Ambrotypes! Ambrotypes!! Large Size For Fifty Cents! at H. A. Peters’ New Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Gallery, in the Freeman Building, State st.
N. B. The Best and Cheapest place in Schenectady to get Likenesses.
The announcement appeared on December 11, 1857. We would call the attention of the citizens to the advertisement of H. A. Peters, in another column. He is prepared to take Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes at his rooms in Freeman’s building, at all times, and will give perfect satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call. Now is the time to make your “gal” a present of your picture, for a Holiday gift. There is nothing more appropriate. His Daguerreotypes are warranted.
H. A. Peters is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1858-1859 Address Unknown, Union Village, New York.
M B. Perkins was recorded in one advertisement that ran from June 24, 1858 to February 24, 1859 in the Washington County People’s Journal (Union Village, New York). A card. M. B. Perkins invites the attention of the public to a large assortment of Jewelry And Silver Ware, Watches And Clocks,–some new and very desirable patterns—all good articles—which he will sell lower than the same quality of goods can be purchased at any other establishment this side of the City—in fact at City prices.
Particular attention paid to the Repairing of Watches, Clocks and Jewelry in a skillful manner. All Work Warranted.
Ambrotypes Taken in the best style of the Art. Union-Village.
M B. Perkins is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as M. J. Perkins possibly M. B. Perkins active in 1859 in Greenwich, New York, Union Village, Washington County. The town was known as Union Village until 1867 when the name was changed to Greenwich, New York.
1859 Address and Location Unknown.
J. Park was recorded in one advertisement in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on October 19, 1859. Wanted.—An Ambrotypist Wishes A Situation; has had eight years experience at the business, five years ambrotyping, three years daguerreotyping. Address for two days, J. Park, Herald office.
J. Park is not listed in other photographic directories. At this time it is unknown if he found employment or not. In addition it is unknown where he was located or who he worked for since 1851.
1858 Morse’s Building, corner Pike & Main Streets, Port Jervis, New York. 1858 Address Unknown, location Unknown, New Jersey. 1858-1859 Opposite St. John’s Store, Port Jervis, New York. 1859 Address Unknown, Monticello, New York.
Isaac Parish was recorded in five advertisements and one announcement in the Tri-State Union (Port Jervis, New York). The first is for Parish & Edson (posted yesterday) the advertisement ran from February 11 to March 25, 1858. Ambrotypes and Albatypes. Parish & Edson, the celebrated New York Artists, would respectfully inform the inhabitants of this place and vicinity, that they have taken and fitted up rooms for their business, and are now prepared to make pictures surpassed by none.
Large Size, Beautiful Colored, 50 Cents. Faded Pictures restored. All kinds of Pictures copied in the highest style of the art. They are the inventors of the Albatus Lumin process, by which pictures can be taken equally as well in stormy as clear weather. No one need stay away on account of clouds. Entire satisfaction given or no charge.
They can be found for two weeks only, at Morse’s Building, Cor. Pike & Main Sts. N. B. The morning light is most suitable for taking pictures of children.
The second advertisement ran from April 1 to June 17, 1858. Ambrotypes and Albatypes. Mr. Parish, formerly of the firm of Parish & Edson, flattered by the liberal patronage received, has determined to locate permanently in this place, and has leased for this purpose the rooms occupied by them for the last two months in Morse’s building, corner Pike and Main sts., where he is prepared to take pictures surpassed by none, and at prices placing them in the reach of all.
Pictures beautifully colored and encased for 50 Cents!
Also constantly on hand an elegant variety of Fancy & Plain Cases to suit tastes the most fastidious.
Mr. Parish has ever used the best and most expensive chemicals manufactured in this country and Europe, hence those clear and brilliant pictures to be obtained only at his gallery. Included in these is the chemical for the instantaneous production of Children’s Pictures, in which Mr. P. is unsurpassed. Also on hand for this purpose, a full supply of patience.
This gallery is constructed on the most scientific principles, combining the sky and side light, by which are produced those soft and mellow tints and that elegant contrast of light and shade for which his pictures are so justly celebrated.
Thankful to his patrons for past favors, he hopes ever to merit a continuance of their patronage. Isaac Parish. Morse’s Building, cor. Pike and Main sts., Port Jervis.
The third advertisement ran from June 24 to July 15, 1858. The Up-Town Gallery. Something New! Albatypes and Ambrotypes! Mr. Parish, who for the last season has received such liberal patronage from the people of this place and vicinity, would call the attention of his patrons to his new and elegant style of Picture, the Albatype, made only by him. Those who have seen it pronounce it the finest product of the Photographic Art, combining as it does the beauty of the most elegant ivory painting, with the accuracy of the finest Ambrotype, it never fails to please, and can be seen at any angle; possessing at the same time the most brilliant tone, unsurpassed by the finest specimens of the Daguerrean Art. The accuracy with which it can be copied makes it valuable above all other pictures, and its showing light as well as dark drapery, no less an advantage. The disagreeable blending of white caps and light hair with the back-ground of the Ambrotype, is in this done away, presenting instead the most delightful contrast—standing out in bold relief, seemingly raised from the plate. Their durability too is unsurpassed.
Ambrotypes and Albatypes inserted in Lockets, Breastpins, &c., on Mica Melainotypes and Nielograph material. Constantly on hand, a fine assortment of Fancy Union, Shell and Composition cases. Beautiful Union Cases for Family Groups. Prices low—within the reach of all.
Do Not mistake the place—Parish’s Gallery, opposite St. John’s Brick Store, in Morse’s Building, Upper-Town.
The fourth advertisement ran from November 18, 1858 to May 12, 1859. Notice! Notice!! Re-Opening of the Up Town Gallery. Mr. Parish, after a successful summer tour through Sussex and adjacent counties of New Jersey, has returned to Port Jervis, with increased facilities for Picture taking.
Thankful for the appreciation the people have shown of his work, he hopes by the aid of a new and enlarged apparatus, Together with an entire new stock of Chemicals and all the latest improvements in the Art, to merit a continuance of their patronage.
Pictures taken at the low price of 50 cents, and beautifully colored. Pictures taken in any weather, cloudy as well as clear. Particular attention given to taking children’s pictures, in which Mr. P. is peculiarly successful. Persons are invited to call and examine his work, Cases, &c. Gallery opposite St. John’s store, up town, Port Jervis.
The fifth advertisement ran from May 19 to June 30, 1859. Up Town Gallery. Mr. M. Perish[1], Would respectfully inform his numerous friends and patrons of this place and vicinity, that he will remain But Three Weeks Longer in this place, and as this will be the last chance to obtain a perfect picture, he invites all who have not supplied themselves with pictures of his taking, to lose no time in doing so.
Pictures of Mr. Parish’s taking are warranted Not To Fade, and none to be found minus, those important organs, the eyes.
Mr. Parish has a new mode of copying pictures, showing a decided improvement on the original picture. Pictures copied and enlarged to ten times their original size. Pictures inserted in Lockets, Breastpins and Rings, of the smallest dimensions. Remember this is The Last Chance to obtain Pictures of Mr. Parish’s taking. Gallery, opposite St. John & Everit’s Store. Port Jervis.
The announcement ran on July 28, 1859. Mr. Isaac Parish, late of this village, in connection with Mr. Haynes of Newton, has located at Monticello in the ambrotype business.
Isaac Parish is not recorded in other photographic directories.
[1] Probably a typo, should be I. Parish.
1858 Morse’s Building, corner Pike & Main Streets, Port Jervis, New York.
The partnership of Parish & Edson (Isaac Parish & Edson) was recorded in one advertisement that ran from February 11 to March 25, 1858 in the Tri-State Union (Port Jervis, New York). Ambrotypes and Albatypes. Parish & Edson, the celebrated New York Artists, would respectfully inform the inhabitants of this place and vicinity, that they have taken and fitted up rooms for their business, and are now prepared to make pictures surpassed by none.
Large Size, Beautiful Colored, 50 Cents. Faded Pictures restored. All kinds of Pictures copied in the highest style of the art. They are the inventors of the Albatus Lumin process, by which pictures can be taken equally as well in stormy as clear weather. No one need stay away on account of clouds. Entire satisfaction given or no charge.
They can be found for two weeks only, at Morse’s Building, Cor. Pike & Main Sts. N. B. The morning light is most suitable for taking pictures of children.
Isaac Parish & Edson are not recorded in other photographic directories.
1856-1858 21 Main Street, Westfield, New York.
O. B. Palmer was recorded in two announcements and two advertisements in the Westfield Republican (Westfield, New York). The first announcement appeared on September 17, 1856. The Fair—Official Awards. Premiums awarded at the Chautauqua Agricultural Fair, for 1856….Paintings and Drawings….
Lot of Nine Ambrotypes, discretionary, $3, Hall & Palmer, Westfield.
The first advertisement ran from October 29, 1856 to April 15, 1857. O. B. Palmer Daguerrean Artist. No. 21, Main-st., over Dr. J. Spencer’s Drug Store. Westfield, N. Y.
The second advertisement ran from April 22 to August 12, 1857. Ambrotype Hall. “There is luck in odd numbers,” says Rory O. Moore. And if you will only call at No. 21 Main Street, [up stairs,] you’d have the luck to get as nice an ambrotype—put up in any style you choose and at cheap a rate—as can be found in Western New-York. Lockets, Pins, &c., kept constantly on hand and fitted to order. O. B. Palmer.
The second announcement appeared on September 15, 1858. We spent a pleasant half hour the other day, in Mr. Palmer’s Ambrotype Hall.—He has been making many desirable improvements, and has a great variety of specimens of his art. Those who can appreciate the artistic, and want a capital picture, will do well to visit his rooms.
O. B. Palmer is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Erie, Pennsylvania from 1859 to 1860. Linda A Ries and Jay W. Ruby in Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900 list him in Erie from 1864 to 1866. It is possibly they are the same person. The distance between Westfield, NY and Erie, PA. is roughly 34 miles.
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