Category Archives: Ambrotypes

Samuel N. Benedict

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Samuel N. Benedict is recorded twice in Penn Yan Democrat (Penn-Yan, New York), in the partnership of House & Benedict.  They are first listed in an announcement by the editors of the newspaper and second in an advertisement that ran from June 3 to September 23, 1857.   In the announcement we learn that they came from Elmira, New York. To date no  newspapers from Elmira have been searched.

Attention is invited to the advertisement of House & Benedict, which may be found in this paper.  They are recently from Elmira, where they had established a reputation as first rate artists.  They take all kinds of pictures—Daguerreotypes Ambrotypes, Melanotypes and Cameotypes in superior style.  They have taken the rooms recently occupied by Mrs. McAllaster.

House & Benedict’s Daguerreotype, Ambrotype, Melainotype and Cameotype Rooms.  House & Benedict (formerly of, Elmira) having purchased the Rooms previously occupied by Mrs. McAllaster, over Suydam’s Grocery Store on Main st., Penn Yan, beg leave to call the attention of the citizens of Penn Yan and vicinity, to the new and Superior Style of Pictures taken by them.  They are now prepared to take Pictures of nearly every kind, such as Daguerreotype, Melainotype, Ambrotype, Sphereotype, Cameotype, Transfer Pictures, etc., which are warranted not to fade.

The Melainotype, or Iron Picture, receives universal commendation by all who have examined their superior qualities.

Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., Filled with neatness and dispatch, either with Daguerreotype or Melainotype.  A large variety of Fancy Cases, Frames, &c., constantly on hand, and at Moderate Prices.  Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.—Sphereotype, Cameotype, Transfer Pictures taken only at this Gallery.  Instructions given in the Art, and Apparatus furnished if desired.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens, whether wishing a Picture or not.  Pictures copied with neatness.            Tho’s J. B. House.  Sam’l N. Benedict.

Craig Daguerreian Registry does have an entry for Samuel N. Benedict, and there has been no connection found to suggest a connection to N. Benedict even though there is a possibility they could be the same person.  John does have an entry for T. J. B. House in Penn Yan and Milo, New York in 1859.

Bellows & Bosworth

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Bellows and Bosworth are recorded in an advertisement in the Orleans Independent Standard (Irasburgh, Vermont) dated April 16, 1858.

Ambrotypes!  Messrs. Bellows & Bosworth, the eminent Daguerrean Artist’s, are in Irasburgh, where they will remain for a few days only.  Those wishing for correct likenesses would do well to call soon.

In Craig’s Daguerreian Registry John list a Noyes Bosworth, daguerreian in Pharsalia, New York in 1859, but does not have an entry for Bellows.   See tomorrow’s blog for Henry S. Bellows…active in New York in 1850-1851.  At this time no connection can be made to determine their identity.

R. S. Baraclow

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A new advertisement found that sheds light on a previously blogged photographer named Barkelow who on July 12, 1854 with other Daguerreotypist was arrested on complaint of practicing their business on Sundays.  In other sources Barkelow’s name is spelled differently.

In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.  Barcalo—A really good artist. His ambrotypes are excellent.  I believe he has a large run of custom.  This is a very good criterion to judge by.

In an advertisement in the New York Daily Tribune dated January 30, 1858 the following advertisement appears.  To Photographic Artists.—For sale, one-half of the entire interest in Barcalow & Hope’s Two Galleries, No. 76 and 80 Bowery, New York.  This is a rare chance to secure a first-class business place.  Possession given April 1, or sooner if desired.  For particulars apply personally or by letter to G. W. Hope, No. 80 Bowery, New York.

And in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry John identifies him as R. S. Baraclow. With the activity dates of 1850-1857.  From 1850–1855 at 80 Bowery, 1854-1855 in partnership with S. T. Reed at 132 Bowery, in 1855-1856 at 80 & 132 Bowery, and in 1857 at 80 Bowery, in 1857-1858 in partnership with George W. Hope. George W. Hope is recorded as being at 76 & 80 Bowery, New York from 1857 to 1860.

Which spelling is correct?  Since John did not list a variant spelling in his work I will also use R. S. Baraclow as the main entry but will also reference the other spellings.

Julian Vannerson

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I have recently rechecked The Photographic and Fine Art Journal, December 1857 issue for the source of Vannerson working for McClees in Washington D. C.   For background, I have added the first advertisement for James E. McClees in Washington, D. C. from the Evening Star (Washington, D. C.) October 23, 1857.

New Gallery of Art.  No. 308 Pennsylvania Avenue, (over Davis’s Piano Store.) The subscriber, induced by his success in Philadelphia, and the numerous orders he receives from this section of the country, has opened a first-class gallery in this city for the production of Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and Photographs, affording the citizens of Washington and the public an opportunity of procuring as fine a work as is made in New York or Paris.

Portraits in Oil, from Life or Daguerreotypes; and Photographs finished in India Ink, Crayon, and Natural Colors, by a distinguished Parisian artist, engaged expressly for this establishment.

Persons residing at a distance wishing to have Daguerreotypes enlarged and painted can send them (with description of person) and have them accurately copied, and returned by express.   All likenesses are guaranteed, and an examination of specimens is solicited.  J. E. McClees, Photographer, 308 Pennsylvania avenue, 626 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.

Entry from the Photographic and Fine Art Journal.  Washington Galleries.  Washington November 5, 1857.

Mr. James McCleese of Philadelphia, has opened his new gallery below the Kirkwood House.  His operator is Samuel A. Cohner, Esq., a practical chemist of some notoriety; he is very successful in all of his operations.  I was shown many of his beautiful plain photographs, that in tone and sharpness were exquisite.  But ‘tis just like Mr. McC., he never has any body about who does not fully understand his business.  His gallery is one of the finest in Washington, and the many water colored pictures that are adorning his walls, speak highly for the business.  His artists is a man of the first order and paints with unusual rapidity.  Mr. Vannerson is the agent is the agent of Mr. McClesse’s gallery, and for the length of time he has resided in Washington, no man is more capable of doing the agreeable in securing the public patronage.  This gallery will do a large share of the business the coming winter.  I fully predict a brilliant career for them, and well they deserve it.  By the time your next number appears, I hope to be able to speak more of this gallery.                             J. R. J.

 

Monroe L. Battel

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Monroe L. Battel, 371 Broadway was recorded in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York.) on January 1, 1856.  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

M. L. Battel—Here again we encounter the artist. The ambrotypes are excellent. The photographs are worthy of much praise. The gallery is very pleasant and tastefully arranged.

First name and address are from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.  Even thou M. L. Battel is a known name and activity dates are also known.  I have included names that were listed in the article because of the firsthand account of the author’s description of the gallery and the quality of the photographs on exhibit.

J. L. Bartholomee

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J. L. Bartholomee was recorded in The Opelousas Patriot (Opelousas, Louisiana) on October 18, 1856. The advertisement ran from October 18, 1856 to January 3, 1857.

New Style Of Likenesses!—Ambrotypes!  Daguerreotypes Superseded!  There is a softness and brilliancy in this new style of Picture which has never been obtained in the old Daguerreotype process.

Persons wishing to see this new style of Picture are invited to call at the rooms of J. L. Bartholomee, Opelousas Varieties.

J. L. Bartholomee is previously unrecorded in photographic directories and histories that I have checked.

Barber

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There are two entries for Barber with no first name given in the advertisements, it is unknown if they are the same person or not.  Barber 1 is listed in partnership of Martin & Barber.  The advertisement was recorded on August 15 and ran until September 5, 1856 in the Jamestown Journal, (Jamestown, New York.) 

 

Here where you get your Money Back.  New Daguerrean Gallery In Jamestown.  Over the Ware Room of Loucks & Bush, Hazzard Block, where the subscribers will be ready to wait upon all who favor them with a call.  Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes made and put up in every style now known in the Art.  Call and see us one and all.  Our Prices will vary always to suit customers.  Now is the time to get good Pictures and pay no more than their true value.     Martin & Barber.  

 

Entry for Barber 2 was recorded on November 11 & 18, 1857 in the Penn Yan Democrat, (Penn-Yan, New York.) 

    

Barber’s Mammoth Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery.  Good Pictures taken or “no Pay.”  Rooms opposite the Yates County Bank, and directly over the Shoe Store of H. D. Pratt, where I am prepared with all the necessary fixtures, together with a most excellent Sky-Light (better cannot be had) to take Pictures Of All Kinds, “Rain or Shine.”  I am satisfied that I can produce Pictures of such an Expression, Tone and Finish as will please the purchaser, otherwise “No Pay.” 

A few hints:  Dark Clothes Take Best.  The Hair Should Be Free From Oil Or Moisture.

Children’s Likenesses taken in from 2 to 4 seconds between the hours of 11 A. M. and 2 P. M.

Instructions given in all its branches on very reasonable terms.  Lockets, Pins and Rings Filled, Copying Transfer Pictures &c., &c., taken at the above Gallery.

 

Atkins

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From the March 24, 1859 issue of the Delaware Gazette, published in Delhi, New York.   A list of the premiums awarded at the Delaware County Agricultural Society for—1859…Class L—No. 3—Discretionary.  O’Conner & Atkins received the third best award.  At this time nothing else is known about them, Jones & Ferguson and M. L. Lemily were both from Kortright, N. Y. but no location was given for O’Conner & Atkins.  It’s possible they were from Delhi, N. Y. but there is no proof of that at this time.

For the best ambrotypes,

  • Jones & Ferguson, Kortright,                  $1.00
  • 2d best, M. L. Lemily, Kortright,                  .75
  • 3d best, O’Conner & Atkins,                         .50

Anderson & Eiland

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Recorded from September 16 to 23, 1859 in The Bossier Banner, published in Bellevue, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.  A Dr. G. M. Anderson and J. H. Eiland, advertised that they are making Ambrotypes and have established themselves in the old Masonic Hall.

Both Anderson and Eiland are not listed in any of the photographic directories or histories that I have checked.

Mrs. Allen

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Mrs. Allen from Wisconsin is recorded three times in the St. Cloud Democrat, published in St. Cloud, Minnesota on May 19, 1859.  She has taken the Flower House on Third Avenue and is taking ambrotypes.  On June 16—Mrs. Allen having her new room with an excellent sky-light complete, is now able to furnish our citizens with fac similes of their faces.  The terms are reasonable; and she will take produce, butter, eggs, beef or breadstuff in exchange for pictures. On August 25 the third announcement appears—Mrs. Allen has been taking landscape views which are unsurpassed for clearness and fidelity.  One of the Democrat office, we have never seen equaled.  Our citizens should not neglect to avail themselves of this means of getting counterfeit presentments of their many beautiful homes.  We can think of no more agreeable present to a distant friend than a view of the new home in the far distant West; and no other advertisement of this country could approach Ambrotypes of its new homes and natural beauties.  Mrs. Allen talks of going east in a few weeks, to be gone for some length of time, and those wanting pictures should not delay getting them.

All three notices were single issue and not advertisements. Did Mrs. Allen go east?  In Craig’s Daguerreian Registry he list two Mrs. Allen’s, a Mrs. George D. Allen in Cleveland in 1860 who he says might be a photographer which is based on her contribution to Fredericks defense fund against the Cutting Patent. In Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 (Diane VanSkiver Gagel) list her as a daguerreotypist c. 1860.  Both Craig and Gagel list Mrs. M. Allen as a daguerreotypist in Norwalk, Ohio 1859-1860.