Category Archives: Daguerreian Stock and Materials

Longking, Thomas

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1856                14 Chatham, New York, New York.

1857                142 Chatham, New York, New York.

1857-1859       190 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York.

1854 January 31.  American Photographic Patents The Daguerreotype & Wet Plate Era 1840-1880.  (Nevada City, California.)  P. 7.

Patent No. 10, 475, Improved apparatus for cleaning and buffing daguerreotype plates.  Thomas Longking, Brooklyn. New York.

1858 February 26.  The Brooklyn Daily Eagle.  (Brooklyn, New York.)  February 26, 1858, Vol. 17, No. 48, P. 3.

Messrs. I. Stuehler & W. Baabe, both professors of Music, respectfully inform the public that their Academy Of Music, 190 Fulton street, Rooms No. 11 & 12.  Will be open for Singing Classes from the 1st of March, on Monday and Thursday Evenings, from 7½ to 9½ o’clock.  Terms—$5 per Quarter, for Gents; $4 for Ladies; payable in advance.  They also instruct on the Piano and Singing, the French and German languages, privately and in classes, in and out of their residence.  Applications will be received in the forenoon from 8 to 11 o’clock, in case of absence, at Mr. Longkint’s Daguerrean Rooms, at the same place.

Advertisement ran from February 26 to March 23, 1858.

1858 July 19.  The Brooklyn Daily Eagle.  (Brooklyn, New York.)  July 19, 1858, Vol. 17, No. 169, P. 3.

Superior Ambrotypes And Nielographs, all styles and prices, by Lingking190 Fulton street.

Advertisement ran from July 19 to August 12, 1858.

1858 November 8.  The Brooklyn Daily Eagle.  (Brooklyn, New York.)  November 8, 1858, Vol. 17, No. 264, P. 3.

Photographs—Of A Superior Style, colored and plain, at cheaper rates than ever before offered to the public can now be obtained at Longking’s Photographic Temple of Art, 190 Fulton street,

Ambrotypes 25 cents to $5 each.

Daguerreotypes, &c., copied and enlarged to Photographs.

N. B.—Crayon Photographs in beautiful style.                                                          n.6.

Advertisement ran from November 6 to December 4, 1858.  

1858 December 24.  The Brooklyn Daily Eagle.  (Brooklyn, New York.)  December 24, 1858, Vol. 17, No. 304, P. 3.

An ambrotype is a pretty couvenir, that will suit the taste of many, and for perfection in the artistic finish and make up, get your likenesses at—

E. M. Douglas’ 345 Fulton st.

Williamson & Bros., 249 Fulton st.

Longking’s, 190 Fulton st.

1859 January 24.  The Brooklyn Daily Eagle.  (Brooklyn, New York.)  January 24, 1859, Vol. 18, No. 19, P. 3.

Special Notice—To All Concerned—You are herby informed that you can get a beautiful large size Photograph for only One Dollar, and Duplicates, as many as you please at only 50 cents each, at Longking’s Gallery of Art, 190 Fulton street.  Ambrotypes, including case at 25 cents.

Advertisement ran from January 24 to 27, 1859.

Brooklyn City Directories.  (Brooklyn, New York.)

1852.  Not listed.  Published by-Henry R. & William J. Hearnes.

1853.  salesman, 43 Stanton.  Published by-Henry R. & William J. Hearnes.

1854.  salesman, 43 Stanton.  Published by-Henry R. & William J. Hearnes.

1855.  Not listed. Published by-Henry R. & William J. Hearnes.

1856.  Not listed.  Published by-Henry R. & William J. Hearnes.

1856.  daguerreotype apparatus, 14 Chatham, N. Y., h-198 Bridge.  Published by Hope & Henderson.

1857.  daguerreotypist,  142 Chatham, N. Y., h-198 Bridge.  Published by William H. Smith.

1857.  daguerrean and ambrotype gallery, 190 Fulton, h- 190 Fulton.  Published by Jonathan Lain.

1858.  daguerreotypes, 190 Fulton, h-182 Fulton.  Published by Jonathan Lain.

1859.  Not listed.  Published by Jonathan Lain.

Longking, Joseph

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, , ,

1853-1859       142 Chatham Street, New York, New York.

1857 January 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 7, 1857, Whole No. 7434, P. 6.

Wanted A Daguerrean Or Ambrotypist immediately, also a girl to seal pictures.  Apply soon at Palmer & Longking,[1] 142 Chatham.

New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  Published by John Fowler Trow.

1852.  Not listed.

1853.  daguerreotype apparatus, 142 Chatham, H-Newburgh.

1854.  daguerreotype apparatus, 142 Chatham, H-Newburgh.

1855.  daguerreotype apparatus, 142 Chatham, H-Newburgh.

1856.  daguerreotype apparatus, 142 Chatham, H-Newburgh.

            Longking & Palmer—daguerreotypist, 142 Chatham.

1857.  daguerreotype apparatus, 142 Chatham, H-Newburgh.

1858.  daguerreotype materials, milliners & hat pressing machines, 142 Chatham, H-Newburgh.

1859.  photographic materials, milliners & hat pressing machines, 142 Chatham, H-Newburgh.

1860.  Not listed.

[1] Listing in the New York City Directories between 1853 to 1857 Palmer & Longking, daguerreotype apparatus, 142 Chatham.

Libolt, Dr. Adam

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1842                Address Unknown, Columbia, South Carolina.[1]

1843                Madison House, Augusta, Georgia.

1843                Planters’ Hotel, Madison, Georgia.

1843                Central Hotel, Athens, Georgia.

1843                88 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1843-1844       260 King Street, corner of Wentworth, Charleston, South Carolina.

1844                188 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina.

1840 February 6.  The Emancipator.  (New York, New York.)  Vol. IV, No. 41, Whole No. 197, P. 3.

New York, Sept. 9, 1839.  At a meeting of the New York City Young Men’s Anti-Slavery Society, held in pursuance to previous public notice at the office of the American Anti-Slavery Society, No. 143 Nassau street.  Mr. Anthony Lane was called to the Chair, and Albert O. Wilcox appointed Secretary.

The Committee appointed by the Ex. Com. Of the Society to nominate officers for the ensuing year reported through Dr A. Libolt, their chairman, the following names of individuals to fill the several offices…

1843 January 28.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  January 28, 1843, Vol. VII, No. 26, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.—The subscriber, thankful for patronage already bestowed, takes this method to inform the citizens of Augusta, that he will continue one or two weeks longer to take Daguerreotype Likenesses, at his rooms in the mansion House, where ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens of his art. 

Advertisement ran from January 28 to February 1, 1843.

1843 March 11.  Southern Miscellany.  (Madison, Georgia.)  March 11, 1843, Vol. 1, No. 50, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Those of our citizens who would like to possess, not merely a “counterfeit presentment” of themselves, but a genuine bona fide reflection of their own personal images, can do so by calling upon Dr. Libolt, at the Planters’ Hotel.  We have seen several specimens of the Doctor’s Miniatures which we conceive to be excellent impressions, exhibiting a greater degree of vividness and distinctness of outline, than is generally obtained by those inexperienced in the application of the apparatus.  See advertisement.

1843 March 11.  Southern Miscellany.  (Madison, Georgia.)  March 11, 1843, Vol. 1, No. 50, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  The subscriber begs leave to announce to the citizens of Madison, that he has taken rooms at the Planter’s Hotel for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniature Likenesses, and respectfully invites ladies and gentlemen to call and examine specimens of his art.  Portraits, Landscapes, Views, &c. of any description will be Daguerreotyped in the neatest manner.  Also, Miniatures painted upon Ivory.  A. Libolt.

Advertisement ran from March 11 to April 1, 1843.

1843 March 18.  Southern Miscellany.  (Madison, Georgia.)  March 18, 1843, Vol. 1, No. 51, P. 3.

The Daguerreotype.  Dr. Libolt is still with us, “holding the mirror up to nature,” whenever the inclemency of the weather will permit.  During the late cloudy days, he has had but little opportunity to take miniatures, but we have seen those of several of our acquaintances, which are as perfect as the reflection of their faces in a mirror—to use a home-bread expression, as natural as pig tracks—as indeed, a Daguerreotype miniature must be, whenever a fair impression is obtained. The sun, unlike other artists, does not flatter, and yet so delicately does it lay on its lights and shades that a very ordinary face makes a beautiful picture—while it copies beauties and blemishes, with equal truth, it throws over all a chasteness and delicacy of finish that causes us to grow in favor with ourselves.  If any picture is worth sitting for, a Daguerreotype Miniature, such as those taken by Dr. Libolt, is in valuable.

The weather has thus far prevented the ladies from embracing the opportunity thus afforded of preserving their native beauty from the wreck of time.  We hope they will not fail to take advantage  of the present sunshine.  In afteryears none will regret the trifling price, by which they will be enabled to “look on this picture and then on that,” and to compare what they are with what they have once been.

1843 May 26.  The Southern Banner.  (Athens, Georgia.)  May 26, 1843, Vol. XII, No. 11, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  We would call public attention to the advertisement of Mr. Libolt, who proposes to spend a few days in our place.  We have examined some of his specimens, and have no hesitation in pronouncing them equal to any we have seen. The face and form is distinctly delineated upon the plate—a desideratum but recently attained—and which renders pictures of this kind much more attractive than formerly.

1843 May 26.  The Southern Banner.  (Athens, Georgia.)  May 26, 1843, Vol. XII, No. 11, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  The subscriber begs leave to announce to the citizens of Athens, that he has taken rooms at the central Hotel for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniature Likenesses, and respectfully invite ladies and gentlemen to call and examine specimens of his art.  Portraits, Landscapes, Views, &c. of any description will be Daguerreotyped in the neatest manner.

1843 May 26.  Southern Whig.  (Athens, Georgia.)  May 26, 1843, Vol. XI, No. 5, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  The subscriber begs leave to announce to the citizens of Athens, that he has taken rooms at the central Hotel for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniature Likenesses, and respectfully invite ladies and gentlemen to call and examine specimens of his art.  Portraits, Landscapes, Views, &c. of any description will be Daguerreotyped in the neatest manner.

Advertisement ran on May 26 and June 2, 1843.

1843 June 2.  The Southern Banner.  (Athens, Georgia.)  June 2, 1843, Vol. XII, No. 12, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Doct. Libolt is still here, and will remain but a few days longer.  Persons desirous of obtaining distinct and striking likenesses, will do well to call early, at his room in the Central Hotel.

1843 June 2.  Southern Whig.  (Athens, Georgia.)  June 2, 1843, Vol. XI, No. 6, P. 3.

Those of our citizens who have not examined the pictures of Mr. Libolt at the Central Hotel would do well to call, as Mr. L.’s stay will be prolonged but for a few days.  The accuracy and beauty of Mr. Libolt’s pictures will satisfy all who may favor him with a call.  “As true as a Daguerreotype” has passed into a proverb, and they who want a likeness of themselves and not a painting can now obtain one.

1843 September 8.  Providence Daily Journal.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  September 8, 1843, Vol. XIV, No. 213, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  The subscriber having taken rooms at Mrs. Brownell’s, No. 88 Westminster st., will be happy to wait upon ;adies and gentlemen whpo may wish to see specimens or have their likenesses taken by the Daguerreotype process, either with or without colors.

N. B.  Portraits taken in a manner superior to any done in New York or elsewhere, or no charge.

Oil Paintings, Scenes, Views, &c., &c., of any description will be Daguerreotyped in the neatest manner.  A. Libolt. 

Advertisement ran from September 8 to 21, 1843.

1843 September 20.  Providence Daily Journal.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  September 20, 1843, Vol. XIV, No. 223, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.—Dr. Libolt continues to take Daguerreotype likenesses at No. 88 Westminster street, where he will remain a few days longer.  His likenesses are admirably done, either with or without colors, and are the best we have seen by the process which has made such a revolution in the art.  We recommend our friends to call and examine his specimens, any of which will at once be recognized.

1843 November 17.  The Southern Patriot.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  November 17, 1843, Vol. L, No. 7586, P. 2.

Passengers.  Per U.  L. brig George, from New York—Mrs. S. H. Libolt…Dr. A. Libolt…

1843 December 13.  The Charleston Mercury.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 13, 1843, Vol. XXXII, No. 6263, P. 2.

Daguerreotype—Dr. Libolt.  Among our advertisements will be found the card of Dr. A. Libolt, Daguerreotypist, to which we would call attention.  He occupies rooms very pleasant for his purpose and convenient to the public, in the building North-East corner of King and Wentworth streets, entrance in Wentworth.  There he takes impressions of the “human face divine,” and they are decidedly the most vivid and perfect of any specimens we have yet seen of this surprising art.  There is something peculiarly comfortable in having one’s face taken off by this lightning process—the effect seems so out of proportion to the cause—it is but to sit still one moment and lo! You are engraved.  But all this does not prevent its being the nicest sort of of [sic.] operation, requiring skill, experience and the extremest care on the part of the magician, or his  charm may dissolve at each step, and the vagrant spirit of light escape from his chains and play the deuce with his work.  First there is a plate faced with silver which is wrought to a delicate mirror polish—that is the canvass.  Just previous to taking the likeness, this plate is exposed to the vapors of iodine, which gives it the miraculous susceptibility of impressions from light.  The sitter is than placed in his position before the camera—everything exactly adjusted—the plate slipt in the focus of the camera—you keep quite one minute, and all is over! All for the sitter, that is.  The plate is taken out, carefully screened from light, and placed over the vapor of heated quicksilver—this ”brings out” the picture, of which you can see nothing at first,  This done, a chemical solution is poured over it to fix the impression.  There is another and most important process to give permanence to the picture—a solution of gold in chloric acid is poured over it and thus a subtle gilding, imperishable except by mechanical action, forms the surface.  A fine glass plate is then put over it, delicately separated all round by a thin gilded one, gib=ving form to the picture, and the whole wrapped on the edge with gold beater skin, impervious to air or dust, and then put into the case, and you have a neat picture finished, which has one recommendation above all others, (if that be a recommendation) that it looks exactly like you—neither better or worse—no bungling—no daubing—no exquisite insipidity—no prismatic fog swallowing up all individuality and hiding the stupidity of the artist in a chaos of glorified millinery.

The Daguerreotype, in the hands of Dr. Libolt, gives vivid likenesses, which cost little, which are finished at a single sitting of a few minutes, and which will remain perfect as long as they are well taken care of.  The impression that these pictures are easily defaced by, the action of light, arose from the imperfectness of the process on its first discovery and the subsequent practice of bunglers who knew only half of the art.  Skilful men have since found means completely to remove that difficulty, and among those who have attained the greatest degree of perfection in the art, is undoubtedly Dr. Libolt.  We commend him to the patronage of the public.  

1843 December 13.  The Charleston Mercury.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 13, 1843, Vol. XXXII, No. 6263, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Likenesses.  The subscriber respectfully inform the citizens of Charleston that he has taken rooms at the corner of King and Wentworth-streets, 260 King, over the clothing store, and opposite the Masonic Hall, where Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens of his art.

Likenesses will be taken either with or without colors, and warranted to be equal in beauty, to any done in the country.  They will be taken in cloudy and rainy as well as clear weather.  Entrance in Wentworth st.

N. B.—The latest improvement in coloring. 

Advertisement ran from December 13 to 19, 1843.

1843 December 14.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 14, 1843, Vol. XLI, No. 12559, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Likenesses.—We invite the attention to the advertisement of Dr. A. Libolt, who has taken rooms, over the clothing store, corner of King and Wentworth streets, and is prepared to practice the curious art of the Daguerreotypist, for the gratification of our citizens.  Dr. L. has carried the art to a very high degree of perfection, and produces the most finished specimens we have ever seen, whether in reference to likeness, drapery or scenery.

1843 December 14.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 14, 1843, Vol. XLI, No. 12559, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Miniature Likenesses.  The subscriber respectfully inform the citizens of Charleston that he has taken rooms at the corner of King and Wentworth-streets, 260 King, over the clothing store, and opposite the Masonic Hall, where Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens of his art.

Likenesses will be taken either with or without colors, and warranted to be equal in beauty, to any done in the country.  They will be taken in cloudy and rainy as well as clear weather.  Entrance in Wentworth st.

Advertisement was recorded six times between December 14, 1843 to January 11, 1844.

1844 February 27.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  February 27, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 12619, P. 2.

Messrs. Editors—Allow me, through your columns, to invite public attention to the very superior instrument for taking Daguerreotype Miniatures, which is now in our city for a short period.  You have only to take your seat, and remain perfectly quite for one or two minutes, (alas, for the Ladies,) and there you are, as natural as life, and sometimes a good deal prettier, because little defects in pictures on so small a scale, are not easily perceived.  I never counted myself at all passable, in regard to looks; but since I have been Daguerreotyped, I have serious thoughts of setting up for a very good looking personage.  I have see some interesting family groups, taken quite recently, which are really striking and must be invaluable to relatives and friends.  If I were a man of family myself, I should call together my wife and children, and stereotype, or rather, Daguerreotype their beauties at once.  But, being unfortunately alone in the world, and now on the shady side of –, I must content myself with advising all those who are blessed with family groups to have them taken at once.  Or if, like me, they are single men, and likely to remain so, let them, like me, have their own dear selves taken; because, I take it, we’re all valuable to someone, and somebody would like to have our picture when we’re dead and gone.  Besides, I am much in hope that some fair lady will fall in love with that likeness of mine, and then it would be quite unnatural in her not to transferher affection to me.  Joking aside, the instrument in possession of Dr. Libolt, at the north east corner of Wentworth and King-streets, is the best that I have ever seen; and I advise all those who wish to avail themselves of his visit to our city, to call upon him as soon as convenient, as the length of his sojourn among us is quite uncertain.  D.

1844 March 1.  The Charleston Mercury.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  March 1, 1844, Vol. XXXIII, No. 6325, P. 2.

Daguerreotype.  Dr. Libolt, whose Daguerreotype miniatures have been so much and justly admired, is, we are sorry to be informed, soon to leave us.  Those who desire to have the benefit of his skill in his beautiful art, would do well therefore to make reasonable haste, or the opportunity will be lost.  Dr. Libolt’s rooms are still at the N. E. corner of King and Wentworth-streets.

1844 May 27.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  May 27, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 12692, P. 2.

Passengers…

Per U. L. ship Southport, for New York…Libolt…

1844 October 24.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  October 24, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 12816, P. 2.

Passengers …Dr. A. Libolt and lady…

1844 November 9.  The Charleston Mercury.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  November 9, 1844, Vol. XXXIII, No. 6531, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping.  The Subscriber having just returned from New York, respectfully announces that he has taken rooms at No. 188 King-street, opposite the Victoria House, where he will be happy to wait upon his friends and patrons.  Having (at great expense) procured the finest German Lenses for taking Large pictures, and machinery for preparing plates in a new and improved manner, he trusts that he shall be able to execute business in a style unsurpassed by any in the country.  Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of his art.

Instructions will be given—all kinds of materials for Daguerreotyping furnished by applying as above.  A. Libolt.

Advertisement was recorded on November 9 & 19, 1844.

1844 December 2.  The Charleston Mercury.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 2, 1844, Vol. XXXIII, No. 6549, P. 1.

Daguerreotype Photography.  We observed with pleasure that Dr. Libolt, the accomplished Daguerreotypist has again visited us, and taken rooms at 188 King-st., opposite the Victoria Hotel.  His stay in the city will probably be short, and we advise those who may wish a correct representation of themselves, not to lose the present opportunity of obtaining it.  The Dr. is certainly a complete master of the art.  We had the pleasure of examining several of his specimens, and were more than delighted with thye faithful transcript of some of our acquaintance.  A great improvement has been made recently in taking these pictures.  A skilful operator can now succeed in giving them great brilliancy and richness of tint, and strength equal  to a painting.  These portraits are invaluable as true likenesses, and while they serve to bring to remembrance the image of friends once dear, now absent or departed—they also tend to cherish a taste for the fine arts and the adornments of human life.  They are also relics of former friends—not only true delineations of the form and features, but really relics—subtitle and attenuated , but real substance emanating from the subject, and conveyed on the electric wings of light to its resting place, there to assume its original form.

Half of the wonders of Daguerreotyping have never been observed, few, very few of its merits have been appreciated or regarded.  Nature so bountiful in all her works—so imparted in here gifts, has hitherto allowed all sorts of bunglers to become practitioners in this wonderful art.  She did so probably in her hurry to gratify speedily the whole world, and give them a peep into her mysteries; but this hurry being over (and the election also.)  She is now determined that those who represent her handy work shall drink at the fountain of science and be instructed in the school of philosophy.  In other words Daguerreotyping is a profession, not to be learned in a day; and requiring for its successful accomplishment an amount of science, skill, judgement, discrimination, taste, &c., &c., which every journeyman tradesman does not possess.

As we ever desire to see merit duly rewarded, we hope the citizens of Charleston will evince their good taste and correct estimate of the photographic art by liberally patronizing Dr. L.

1844 December 7.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 7, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 12853, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.—A reference to the advertisement of Dr. Libolt’s, in this morning’s paper, will show that this gentleman has opened rooms at No. 188 King street, opposite the Victoria  Hotel, where we would recommend all who desire a faithful delineation of their features to call.  We have seen some specimens of Dr. L’s art, which for clearness and brilliancy, richness of tint, and mellowness, are equal to any thing of the kind that has come under our observation.  The great advantage of this art consists in its truthfulness to nature—defects and beauties are all transferred to the plate without abatement in the one case or flattery in the other.  A whole family can be taken at a cost not exceeding the price of one painted portrait.

1844 December 7.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 7, 1844, Vol. XLII, No. 12853, P. 2.

Daguerreotyping.  The subscriber having just returned from New York, respectfully announces that he has taken rooms at No. 188 King-street, opposite the Victoria House, where he will be happy to wait upon his friends and patrons.  Having (at great expense) procured the finest German Lenses for taking large pictures, and machinery for preparing plates in a new and improved manner, he trusts that he shall be able to execute business in a style unsurpassed by any in the country.  Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of his art.

Instructions will be given and all kinds of materials for Daguerreotyping furnished by applying as above.  A. Libolt.

1845 January 17.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  January 17, 1845, Vol. XLIII, No. 12877, P. 2.

Arrived Yesterday in. Ship Alfred Myers, New York 5 Days…

D. A. Libolt…

1845 March 20.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  March 20, 1845, Vol. XLIII, No. 12936, P. 2.

Passengers…Per steam packet Gen. Clinch, from Savannah, via Hilton Head and Beaufort–…Mrs. Libolt…Dr. Libolt…

1845 June 2.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  June 2, 1845, Vol. XLIII, No. 12997, P. 2.

Arrived Yesterday.  Line ship Catherine, Berry, New York 4 days…

Dr, Libolt.

1846 April 4.  The Daily Delta.  (New Orleans, Louisiana.)  April 4, 1846, Vol. I, No. 151, P. 3.

Arrivals At The Principal Hotels (April 3)…St. Charles Hotel—St. Charles street…

A. Libolt & lady; N. Y.

1846 May 18.  Daily Cincinnati Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 18, 1846, Vol. V, No. 79, P. 3.

Arrivals At The Principal Hotels…Broadway Hotel—J. H. Cromwell, Proprietor…

A. Libolt & Lady, N. Y….

[1] Partners with the Sun South Carolina Photographers 1840-1940. P. 15.

Lewis, Richard A.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, Photographic Stock and Chemicals, Photographs, , , , ,

1852-1859       142 Chatham Street, New York, New York.

1860-1863       152 Chatham Street, New York, New York.

1864-1885       160 Chatham Street[1], New York, New York.

1868-1875       2d Ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleeker Street, 158, 160 & 162 Chatham, New York, New York.

1886                190 Park Row, New York, New York.

1887-1890       61 Bond Street, Brooklyn, New York.

1852 November 8.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 8, 1852, Whole No. 7312, P. 1.

To Daguerreotype Artists.—For Sale Cheap, a whole size apparatus, with duffing machine, new; has never been used.  Inquire at R. I. Lewis, Daguerrean Gallery, No. 142 Chatham street, up stairs.

1854 November 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, York.)  November 9, 1854, Whole No. 6650, P. 5.

Daguerreotype Artist Wanted At R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham street, none but a first rate artist need apply.  Good salary and permanent situation.

1855 May 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 24, 1855, Whole No. 6845, P. 5.

Photographs the place to procure perfect portraits of all sizes, at moderate prices, is at R. A. Lewis’s 142 Chatham street.

1855 September 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 7, 1855, Whole No. 6950, P. 4.

Those Beautiful Ambrotypes.—Don’t miss seeing them by any means.  Call at the gallery of R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham street, and you will be not only pleased but delighted.  Photographs and daguerreotypes taken also at low prices.

Advertisement ran on September 7 & 8, 1855

1855 September 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 10, 1855, Whole No. 6953, P. 5.

Superb Triumphs of Art.—The elegant colored ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, exceed anything ever before presented to the public.  Visit his gallery by all means.

1855 September 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 11, 1855, Whole No. 6954, P. 4.

A Charming Present to Friends may be Selected at the gallery of R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.  His new style of ambrotypes, photographs and daguerreotypes are gaining golden opinions.

1855 September 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 12, 1855, Whole No. 6955, P. 7.

The Loveliest in the World!—That is the opinion of all who have seen the beautiful Ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis, at No. 142 Chatham street.  His photographs and daguerreotypes are also worthy of notice.

1855 September 13.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 13, 1855, Whole No. 6956, P. 5.

Likenesses Upon Glass.—New York, Sept. 12th. 1855.—To The Editor Of The Herald:—A prominent article in your issue of to-day, under the caption of “New Discoveries in the Arts,” contains the following language:—”The latest novelty in the sun picture line is the instantaneous production of likenesses upon glass.  They are similar to the daguerreotype, but refined and perfected to the last degree.  Mr. Brady, with characteristic enterprise, was the first to introducer this branch, and his gallery is still the only establishment in this city which they are attainable.”  With all due deference to the opinions of the Herald, this is the most undeniably a mistake.  The likenesses upon glass, or ambrotypes, as termed by artists, have been taken at my establishment for a long time past, and furthermore, we have produced better specimens than at any other establishment in the Union; and in defying all competition, myself and assistants have a sufficient guarantee in the fact that we are at this time giving instruction to several Broadway Photographists, who are now under our tutelage, and who promise to become competent artists.  If the Editor of the Herald will call in person, or send an authorized representative to my gallery, No. 142 Chatham street, he shall be presented with an ambrotype that cannot be excelled by any artist in Broadway or out of it.  I remain, sir, very respectfully, yours, R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham street.  James Gordon Bennett, Esq., Herald office, N. Y.

1855 September 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 15, 1855, Whole No. 6958, P. 5.

As Beautiful as a Diamond are those Splendid colored ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis.  No. 142 Chatham street.  He cannot be excelled by anybody.

1855 September 18.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 18, 1855, Whole No. 6961, P. 5.

Caught at Last.—The Ambrotypes taken at 142 Chatham street, by R. A. Lewis, have secured the admiration of all who have seen them.  Instructions given in this beautiful art.  For terms, apply as above.  Visitors always welcomed.

1855 September 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 19, 1855, Whole No. 6962, P. 4.

Priceless Jewels—Such We Consider the likenesses of our friends when they are lost forever.  Then improve the present moment by calling at the gallery of R. A. Lewis, who has the best ambrotypes, photographs, and daguerreotypes in the city, at 142 Chatham street.

Mille. Rachel and the New York Herald are both noted by the public, but the gallery of R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, contains a choice display of ambrotypes, photographs and daguerreotypes that please and delight the world at large.  Call and see for yourself.

1855 September 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 21, 1855, Whole No. 6964, P. 5.

A Band of Music in the Park To-Night would not create half the enjoyment received from seeing one of those beautiful ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.  All who wish instructions will apply early.

1855 September 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 23, 1855, Whole No. 6966, P. 5.

“The Happiest Moment of my Life,” said a young and beautiful woman of our acquaintance, “was when I sat for an ambrotype at No. 142 Chatham street.”  Mr. R. A. Lewis, the artist, is constantly giving instructions.

1855 September 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 24, 1855, Whole No. 6967, P. 4.

Where to Get Instructed.—If you Wish to learn how to take those beautiful Ambrotypes, call upon R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham street, where the most charming specimens are exhibited gratuitously.

1855 September 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 25, 1855, Whole No. 6967, P. 4.

Arrival of the Crescent City off Quarantine.—The public are looking for her, while the ladies look after those splendid ambrotypes, taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.

1855 September 26.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 26, 1855, Whole No. 6968, P. 5.

The Railroad Tracks Torn Up Along the Bowery would not raise half the excitement daily seen among the beauties of New York who call on R. A. Lewis, at No. 142 Chatham street, for their ambrotypes.

1855 September 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 27, 1855, Whole No. 6969, P. 5.

R. A. Lewis’ Ambrotypes, Taken at 142 Chatham street, are an improvement on all so-called patents.  Call and visit his gallery.

1855 September 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 29, 1855, Whole No. 6971, P. 5.

Ambrotypes Ahead of all Patents.—Call and see those exquisitely colored specimens taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.  Instructions given if desired.  Photographs of distinguished men on exhibition.

Advertisement ran on September 29 & 30, 1855.

1855 October.  Transactions Of The American Institute Of The City Of New York, For The Year 1855.  (New York, New York.)  1856, P. 131 & 153.

List Of Premiums Awarded By The Managers Of The Twenty-Seventh Annual Fair Of The American Institute, October 1855…

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, and Ambrotypes.  Judges—W. J. Stillman, R. B. Brown, J. A. B. Besson

J. Gurney 319 Broadway, for the best daguerreotypes.  A gold medal having been before awarded a Diploma.

M. B. Brady, 359 Broadway, for the second best daguerreotypes.  Silver medal.

S. Root & Co., 363 Broadway, for the third best daguerreotypes.  Diploma.

Gurney & Fredericks, 349 Broadway, for the best plain photograph and best photographs in oil.  Gold medal.

S. Root & Co., 363 Broadway, for the best photographs in water colors, and second best plain photographs.  Gold medal.

W. A. Tomlinson, 373 Broadway, for the best ambrotypes—a novelty in the art.  Silver medal.

R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, for the second best ambrotype.  Diploma.

Daguerreotype Apparatus.

C. C. Harrison, cor. Elm and White streets, for the best daguerreotype instrument.  Silver medal.

S. H. (Sic.) Holmes, 289 Broadway, for a double acting camera, Silver medal.

W. & W. H. Lewis, 63 Elizabeth street, for an improved daguerreotype coating box.  Diploma.

1855 October 1.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 1, 1855, Whole No. 6973, P. 5.

Ambrotypes.—Improvement on the Patent taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street.  Call and see his beautiful specimens.  Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 October 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 4, 1855, Whole No. 6976, P. 5.

Ambrotypes Beautifully Colored, an Improvement on the patent.  Also Photographs and Daguerreotypes in every style of the art, at R. A. Lewis’ 142 Chatham street.

1855 October 11.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 11, 1855, Whole No. 6983, P. 5.

The Fortunes of a Beautiful Woman would be secured, if her ambrotype should fall into the possession of a man of wealth and taste.  That kind of pictures is taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.

1855 October 12.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 12, 1855, Whole No. 6984, P. 4.

Splendid Exhibition Free to the Public.—Please call and see those lovely ambrotypes and photographs at the gallery of R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.  Those wishing instructions will make immediate application.

1855 October 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 17, 1855, Whole No. 6989, P. 5.

Old Deacon Stebbins, of Podunk Village, says that the ambrotypes of R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, can’t be beat.  Instructions are given in the art.

1855 October 18.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 18, 1855, Whole No. 6990, P. 5.

The Greatest Tragedian of the Age is Our own dear Ned Forrest; he beats the world as an actor, and R. A. Lewis at 142 Chatham street, beats the world on ambrotypes.  That’s so!

1855 October 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 20, 1855, Whole No. 6992, P. 5.

Great Excitement in the Sixth Ward.—It has just been decided that R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, can beat the world on ambrotypes.  All are delighted.  Go and visit him, by all means.  Instruction given to all pupils.

1855 October 26.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 26, 1855, Whole No. 6998, P. 5.

Strangers just from the Cars.—By all means call upon R. A. Lewis, at 142 Chatham street.  His ambrotypes astonish everybody.  They are splendid.  Instructions given in the art.

1855 October 31.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 31, 1855, Whole No. 7003, P. 4.

Clear Toned Ambrotypes.—The finest Specimens of this beautiful art are taken every day by R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham street.  The public will do well to call and examine specimens.  Instruction given to all pupils.

Advertisement ran on October 31 & November 1, 1855.

1855 November 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 2, 1855, Whole No. 7005, P. 4.

A Notorious Fact, and You Know It.—The ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis, at 142 Chatham street, excel anything of the kind in New York.  Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 7, 1855, Whole No. 7010, P. 5.

Ambrotypes and Photographs.—The Public have decided that the best place to have them taken is at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street.  Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 10, 1855, Whole No. 7013, P. 5.

The Clearest Toned Ambrotypes, and the most brilliant are taken at R. A, Lewis’, 142 Chatham street.  Please call and see specimens.  Instructions given to pupils.

Ambrotypes.—These Beautiful and Much admired miniatures the best place in the city to procure them is at R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham street.  Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 13.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 13, 1855, Whole No. 7016, P. 4.

Superb Ambrotypes.—These Brilliant Gems of art are taken in cloudy weather, as well as with a clear day, by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.  Pupils thoroughly taught on application.

1855 November 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 17, 1855, Whole No. 7020, P. 5.

The Superb Ambrotypes of R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham street, were awarded a premium at the Fair of the American Institute.  These beautiful gems of art are taken equally as well in cloudy as clear weather.

1855 November 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 20, 1855, Whole No. 7023, P. 4.

Premium Ambrotypes—The Most Brilliant and beautifully colored are taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street.  Pupils instructed in all the latest improvements in the art.

1855 November 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 23, 1855, Whole No. 7026, P. 5.

The Magnificent Daguerreotypes Taken at R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham street, are beautifully colored and have the appearance of the finest miniatures on ivory.  Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 24, 1855, Whole No. 7027, P. 5.

The Superb Ambrotypes Taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street, are beautifully colored and have the appearance of the finest miniatures on ivory.  Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 27, 1855, Whole No. 7030, P. 4.

The Gems of Ambrotypes Taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street, are the perfection of brilliant, fine toned and beautifully colored.  Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 November 29.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 29, 1855, Whole No. 7032, P. 5.

The Superb Ambrotypes Taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street, are gaining golden opinions by every one who sees them, for they are superior to any that are taken elsewhere.  Pupils instructed in the art.

1855 December 1.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 1, 1855, Whole No. 7034, P. 5.

Magnificent Ambrotypes.—The best place in the city to have them taken with all the late improvements, is at R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham street.  Instruction given to pupils.

1855 December 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 4, 1855, Whole No. 7037, P. 5.

Brilliant Ambrotypes, Beautifully Colored.  The best place to have them taken is at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street.  Pupils instructed with all the late improvements in the art.

1855 December 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 19, 1855, Whole No. 7052, P. 4.

Gifts for the Holidays.—The Choice for this year are the beautiful ambrotypes taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street.  No connection with any other gallery in the city.

1855 December 21.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 21, 1855, Whole No. 7054, P. 5.

Holiday Presents.—If You would Like to make a gift that would please and delight your friends go to R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, and have your ambrotype taken.  They are perfect gems of art.

1855 December 22.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  December 22, 1855, Vol. XV, No. 4579, P. 8.

Handsome Ladies!—Pictures Taken Gratis!—The time fixed for the opening of Barnum’s Gallery Of Beauty has been extended for a short period $20,000 will be expended in Premiums to the 100 handsomest Ladies and for painting their portraits.  Highest prize $1,000.  For particulars see circulars at the Museum.  Daguerreotypes for this Gallery will be taken free of all expense to the sitter, if application be made to them immediately, by all the principal artists in the United States, including the following superior Daguerreotypist in the City of New York.

J. Gurney, No. 489 Broadway; M. M. Lawrence, No. 831 Broadway; S. Root, No. 363 Broadway;  Meade Brothers, No. 233 Broadway; R. Anson, No. 589 Broadway; Beckers & Piard, No. 264 Broadway; M. H. Kimball, No. 407 Broadway; J. W. Thompson, No. 315 Broadway, and 182 Fulton-st, Brooklyn; M. Kerston, No. 421 Broadway, cor. of canal; P. Welling, Cor. of Bleecker and Carmine-sts; P. G. Clark, No. 156 Bowery; Jullus Brill, No. 204 Chatham-st; R. A. Lewis, No. 142 Chatham Square.

1855 December 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 27, 1855, Whole No. 7060, P. 4.

New Years Presents.—Ambrotypes, Photographs, and daguerreotypes, with all the late improvements, taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street.  Prices moderate.  No connection with any other gallery.

1855 December 28.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 28, 1855, Whole No. 7061, P. 5.

The Dearest Object of Man’s [A? ration]  is a young and beautiful woman, and an ambrotype taken of her by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, is the next thing to it.  Call upon him.

1855 December 30.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 30, 1855, Whole No. 7063, P. 5.

Superb Ambrotypes—The Best in the City, are taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street—the most beautiful New Years present you can make to your friends.  No connection with any other gallery.

1856 January 1.  Photographic and fine Arts Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1, P. 19.

In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Lewis, Chatham Street — I had long heard of this artist and determined to give him a call. I was much pleased with his gallery. There were few specimens on hand, however, which show the superior skill of this gentleman. He ranks, however, I believe with the A No. l’s. [2]

1856 January 5.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 5, 1856, Whole No. 7068, P. 5.

Ambrotypes, Beautifully Colored or Plain.  The best in the city are taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street.  Pupils instructed at a moderate price.

1856 January 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 23, 1856, Whole No. 7086, P. 5.

Superb Ambrotypes, Plain or Colored, Price one dollar, taken at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street, opposite National theatre.  No connection with any other gallery.

1856 January 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 24, 1856, Whole No. 7087, P. 4.

Splendid Ambrotypes, Colored or Plain.  Price $1.  Photographs, whole size, $3; taken at R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham st., opposite National theatre.  No connection with any other gallery.

1856 January 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 25, 1856, Whole No. 7088, P. 5.

Splendid Ambrotypes, Colored or Plain.  Price $1.  Photographs, whole size, $3; taken at R. A. Lewis’s, 142 Chatham st., opposite National theatre.  No connection with any other gallery.  Wanted a first rate daguerreotype artist, none other need apply.

1856 January 26.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  January 26, 1856, Whole No. 7089, P. 5.

Splendid Ambrotypes, Plain or Colored.  From $1 to $6;  Photographs, $3; daguerreotypes, large size, 50 cents, at R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham st., opposite National theatre.  No connection with any other gallery.

1856 February 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  February 4, 1856, Whole No. 7098, P. 5.

The Splendid Ambrotypes Taken by R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street, opposite the National theatre, are admitted by everybody that they are perfect gems of art.  Prices, $1 to $6.  No connection with any other gallery.

1856 October 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 20, 1856, Whole No. 7356, P. 5.

Photographs by a New Process, in from five to ten seconds, at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street.  Pupils instructed.

Advertisement ran on October 20 & 21, 1856.

1856 October 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 27, 1856, Whole No. 7363, P. 5.

Photographs, by a New Process, In Five seconds sitting.  Ambrotypes instantaneous, with the same bath and collodion.  Instruction given, or the formula sent by mail.  R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street. 

Advertisement ran on October 26 & 29, 1856.

1856 November 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 9, 1856, Whole No. 7376, P. 5.

Photographs, by a New Process, In Five seconds sitting;  ambrotypes instantaneous, with the same bath and collodion.  Printed Instruction sent by mail on receipt of $5.  R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street. 

Advertisement ran on November 9 & 10, 1856.

1856 November 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 24, 1856, Whole No. 7391, P. 5.

Photographs, by a New Process, Taken in five seconds sitting.  Ambrotypes instantaneous. Printed Instruction sent by mail on receipt of $5.  R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street. 

Advertisement ran on November 24 & 25, 1856.

1856 December 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 16, 1856, Whole No. 7413, P. 5.

Cabinet Ambrotypes, Beautifully Colored, only 50 cents; photographs $1, at R. A. Lewis, 142 Chatham street. 

Advertisement ran on December 16 & 17, 1856.

1857 December 15.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 15, 1857, Whole No. 7775, P. 5.

Splendid Photographs only $1, at R. A. Lewis’, 142 Chatham street, opposite the theatre.

1858.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1858-1859, advertisements P. 7.

R. A. Lewis, Photographs, Ambrotypes, And Daguerreotypes, 142 Chatham, opposite Theatre.  Large Size Photographs, $1.  Duplicates, 50 cts.

Caution to the public.—As a certain individual, not far from 142 Chatham Street, has been in the habit of representing himself as Mr. Lewis, in order to secure the paltry price of a picture from persons who inadvertently stray into his rooms, in looking for the long established Gallery of R. A. Lewis, I take this method of notifying that I have but One Gallery, which is at 142 Chatham St.  By bearing this fact in mind, Deception will be avoided.  Richard A. Lewis, 142 Chatham St., opp. the National Theatre.

Lewis & Moits [Motts] celebrated Positive and Negative Collodions, wholesale and retail.

1859.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1859-1860, advertisements P. 7.

R. A. Lewis, Photographs, Ambrotypes, And Daguerreotypes, 142 Chatham, opposite Theatre.  Large Size Photographs, $1.  Duplicates, 50 cts.

Caution to the public.—As a certain individual, not far from 142 Chatham Street, has been in the habit of representing himself as Mr. Lewis, in order to secure the paltry price of a picture from persons who inadvertently stray into his rooms, in looking for the long established Gallery of R. A. Lewis, I take this method of notifying that I have but One Gallery, which is at 142 Chatham St.  By bearing this fact in mind, Deception will be avoided.  Richard A. Lewis, 142 Chatham St., opp. the National Theatre.

Lewis & Holt’s celebrated Positive and Negative Collodions, wholesale and retail.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  published by John Fowler Trow.

1851.  Not listed.

1852.  Dago’types—142 Chatham—h-331 Grand.

1853.  Daguerreotypes—142 Chatham—h-20 Mott.

1854.  Daguerreotypes—142 Chatham—h-20 Mott.

1855.  Daguerreian—142 Chatham—h-18 Mott.

1856.  Daguerreotypist—142 Chatham—h-18 Mott.

1857.  Daguerreotypes—142 Chatham—h-Brooklyn.

1858.  Daguerrean—142 Chatham.

1859.  Photographer—142 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1860.  Photographs—152 Chatham—h-Brooklyn.

1861.  Photographs—152 Chatham—h-Brooklyn.

1862.  Photographs—152 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1863.  Photographs—152 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1863.  Photographs—160 Chatham (Old No. 152.)—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1864.  Photographs—160 Chatham (Old No. 152.)—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1865.  Photographs—160 Chatham (Old No. 152.)—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1866.  Photographs—160 Chatham (Old No. 152.)—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1867.  Photographs—160 Chatham (Old No. 152.)—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1868.  Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1869.  Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1870.  Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1871.  Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1872.  Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1873.  Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1874.  Photographs established 1839—2d ave., 3d Ave., East Broadway, Bleecker street & new Bowery cars pass the door, 158, 160, & 162 Chatham—h-96 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1875.  Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1876.  Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1877.  Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1878.  Photographer—160 Chatham—h-Brooklyn.

1879.  Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1880.  Photographer—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1881.  Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1882.  Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1883.  Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1884.  Photographer—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1885.  Photographs—160 Chatham—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1886.  Photographs—190 Park Row—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1887.  Photographs—61 Bond—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1888.  Photographs—61 Bond—h-126 Cumberland, Brooklyn.

1889.  Not listed.

1890.  Photographs—61 Bond—h-Brooklyn.

1891.  Not listed.

[1] Old No. 152 Chatham Street.

Leigh, John

Ambrotypes, Daguerrean Car, Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , , , , , , , , , ,

1849                Mansion House, Augusta, Georgia.

1849                Address Unknown, New Orleans, Louisiana.

1849                Address Unknown, Abbeville, South Carolina.

1850                Spann’s Hotel, Edgefield, South Carolina.[1]

1850-1852       Metcalf’s New Building, Opposite Masonic Hall, Augusta, Georgia.

1851                Rooms at the Spann Hotel, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1853                Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1854-1855       Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1856                Public Square, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1856                Address Unknown, Augusta, Georgia.

1857                In front of the Odd Fellows & Masonic Building, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1857                Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1858                Address Unknown, Edgefield, South Carolina.

1858                Address Unknown, Abbeville, South Carolina.

1849 February 6.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  February 6, 1849, Vol. XIII, No. 32, P. 3.

Last Call.  Those Who Wish their lineaments portrayed in life-like colors, that will never fade,

We bid you come, and we will give the hue

Which future ages shall admiring view—

And all for two dollars.  Call soon at Leigh & Co.’s. Daguerrean Rooms, Mansion House, and secure the shadow, ere the substance fades.  Our stay will be limited to only a few days longer.  Come and come quick.  Leigh & Co.

Advertisement ran from February 6 to 17, 1849.

1849 July 21.  The Abbeville Banner.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  July 21, 1849, Vol. VI, No. 18, P. 3.

Leigh’s Beautiful; Daguerreotype.  Mr. Leigh (Late of New Orleans) respectfully announces to the ladies and gentlemen of Abbeville and vicinity that he is now ready for the reception of company and those wishing a fine likeness and a highly finished picture of themselves or friends would do well to embrace this opportunity, as another so favorable may not soon offer.

Mr. L.’s stay will be limited as other engagements will soon call him hence.

Ladies will find it would add much to their Pictures to dress in black or colored dresses.  July 6, 1849.

1850 December 21.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  December 21, 1850, Vol. XIV, No. 302, P. 2.

Premium Daguerreotypes.—Messrs Leigh & Tucker, grateful for patronage received the past season, beg leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Augusta and vicinity, that as soon as their new Daguerreotype rooms can be completed in the new building now being erected by Mr. Metcalf, opposite the Masonic Hall, they will be prepared (assisted by one of the first artists of New York) to wait upon all who may wish their Premium Sky-light Daguerreotypes.  Their Rooms are being arranged expressly for their business, and will afford superior facilities; and they flatter themselves that all will be pleased with the style, beauty, and finish of their pictures.

Advertisement ran from December 21, 1850 to January 17, 1851.

1851 February 6.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  February 6, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 3, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Those who wish an excellent thing of this sort, would do well to call at Mr. Leigh’s rooms in the Spann Hotel.  We direct attention to his advertisement.  He is a South Carolinian by birth, and, beyond doubt, calculated to come up to his promises.

1851 February 6.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  February 6, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 3, P. 3.

Premium Daguerreotypes!  Mr. Leigh of the firm of Leigh & Tucker, Augusta, Ga., whose Pictures was awarded the first Premium at the State Fair of Georgia, would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity, that he has taken rooms at the Spann Hotel, and would be pleased to wait on all that may favor him with their patronage.

Advertisement ran from February 6 to May 15, 1851.

1851 April 18.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  April 18, 1851, Vol. XV, No. 9, P. 3.

Premium Daguerrean Gallery.  Messrs. Leigh, Tucker & Perkins would respectfully announce to the citizens of Augusta, and vicinity, that their new and splendid Picture Gallery is now open for the reception of visitors.  By the aid of our greatly improved Sky-Light, we can produce a style of Daguerreotypes, unequalled by any that have ever before been offered in this city.  We would call attention, particularly to the specimens of our style of fine, large head.  Those are numerous other specimens of the Art, the Ladies and Gentlemen are cordially invited to call and examine, at our Rooms in Metcalf’s new Iron Front Building, opposite the Masonic Hall.

Daguerreotype Stock and Instruments for sale at reduced prices.

Advertisement was recorded between April 18 to June 29, 1851.

1851 May 29.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  May 29, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 19, P. 2.

Daguerreotype Car.  Mr. Leigh the Daguerreotypist, who has been for some time occupying rooms in the Spann Hotel at this place, has had a Daguerrean Car constructed at the carriage-manufactory of our enterprising townsman, Mr. Abner Bushnell.  It is indeed an admirably arranged and elegantly finished thing, reflecting credit upon those who devised as well as those who built it.  We doubt if a neater or more convenient specimen of the kind, has yet been made.   Its advantages for the business are manifest.  Having lights at the sides, and a sky light which can be regulated easily according to the judgment of the artist, the precise degree of light can be readily attained.  In travelling, pictures can be produced without the delay and trouble usually required to make the necessary arrangements.  Here is always an elegant little saloon, with velvet-cushioned seats, and silk curtains, ready fixed and exactly adapted to the purpose of operating speedily and successfully.  The establishment, although very large and commodious, can be easily drawn by four horses, over any ordinary road.  Its entire cost (with harness) is near $1000, and the whole affair is one of those daily increasing proofs, that “some things can be done well as others,” even in the back country of ours.

The front of the car is ornamented with a landscape view, and from the top arises a beautiful vari-colored stain banner, a fit ensign of the taste exhibited below.

We wish for Mr. Leigh, whose sojourn here has won for him the respect of our community, many a pleasant and profitable jaunt in his travelling gallery.  The present is Car, No. 2, of the firm of Leigh & Tucker.  In their No. 1, the pictures were taken, that bore off the premium at the Georgia exhibition.  In their No. 2, others may be taken, that will win the prize at the next annual fair of the South Carolina Institute.  We will see.

1852 January 1.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  January 1, 1851, Vol. XVI, No. 1, P. 1.

Leigh, Tucker & Perkins’ Improved Sky Light Daguerrean Gallery.—The Pictures now being taken at this establishment, by the aid of an entirely new Apparatus and Sky Light, arranged expressly for the purpose, are pronounced by all superior to any that have ever been offered in this city.

We have just received a new stock, consisting of every variety of plain and fancy cases, into which Pictures will be inserted in the neatest and most caring manner.

Particular care will be bestowed on the arrangementbof Family Groups, and to the attitudes of single Pictures.

A general assortment of Plates, Cases, Polishing Materials, &c., constantly on hand for sale.  o11.

Advertisement was recorded between January 1 to June 29, 1852.

1853 March 9.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  March 9, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 8, P. 2.

Mr. Leigh would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity that he is fitting up a New Car, and will be ready in a few days to offer to them a New and Superior Style of Pictures!  having an advantage of a recent improvement in the finish and polish of the Plate, he feels confident that he will be able to offer to them a very Superior Picture.

He has also made arrangements for an instrument, by which he will be enabled to take Pictures of Children in the short time of one second.  J. Leigh.         

Advertisement ran from March 9 to April 6, 1853.

1853 July 6.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  July 6, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 25, P. 1.

Leigh’s Beautiful Daguerreotypes, Mr. Leigh would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity, that he is now ready to serve all that may be desirous of obtaining one or more of his Unrivalled Daguerreotypes.

Mr. L. is prepared to take any of the different styles of Pictures the Art is capable of.

Ladies will find that black or dark dressing will add much to the beauty of the Picture.  May 1.

Advertisement ran from July 6, 1853 to February 1, 1854.

1854 November 16.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  November 16, 1854, Vol. XIX, No. 44, P. 3.

The Daguerrean Car, Mr. Leigh would respectfully announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Edgefield and vicinity that he will be ready by Monday the 20th inst., to furnish all that may favor him with a call, with a Correct Daguerreotype Likeness, in any of the different styles they may desire.                                                     

November 16, 1854 to January 24, 1855.

1856 October 9.  Daily Chronicle & Sentinel.  (Augusta, Georgia.)  October 9, 1856, Vol. XX, No. 241, P. 2.

Pictures!  Pictures!!—Run to the Chalmers Daguerrean Gallery, and get a first rate Ambrotype for one dollar.

Photographs taken in superior style.  Call and examine specimens.

All kinds of Ambrotype Goods for sale—Sensitive Collodeon [sic.]—a number one article manufactured by ourselves, always on hand fresh.  Leigh & Chalmers.

1856 November 12.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  November 12, 1856, Vol. XXI, No. 44, P. 2.

Leigh & Co.’s. Ambrotype Car.  This beautiful and most complete Car is now on our Public Square, under the management of Mr. A. T. Lyon, a skillful artist, and one well prepared to take Ambrotypes of every description in a style second to none.  We bespeak for Mr. Lyon an extensive patronage, first because he is a native of our Town, and secondly, because his specimens of Ambrotypes are highly creditable to any one.  See advertisement in another column.

1857 April 15.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  April 15, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 14, P. 2.

Serious Loses By Fire.  On Sunday morning last, about day-break, Mr. John M. Whitt’s Machine and Cabinet Shop, in this place, was discovered to be in flames past all possibility of being saved.  The fire rapidly spread to his Steam-mill adjoining, and to the Coach Manufactory and Black-Smith shops of Mr. John Leigh; also on the other side, to a cottage building occupied by Mr. Stanmore B. Griffin.  All of these were entirely consumed, together with a large portion of their contents.  The loss in machinery and tools of all kinds was very severe Messrs. Leigh, Witt, Griffin, Riddell, Covar, Paul and Hurlbut being the sufferers.  Some of them lost their entire implements of trade.  The whole loss is estimated at about twenty-five thousand dollars, and no insurance.  Messrs. Leigh and Witt are the principle losers their damages being reckoned by them at a sum not short of twenty thousand dollars.  The fire company was out and all possible exertions made lessen the disaster, which came near at one time being much more extensive.  It is not known how the fire originated, but supposed to be the work of an incendiary.

1857 April 29.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  April 29, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 16, P. 2.

Leigh’s Ambrotypes.  The Ambrotypes, now being taken by Mr. Leigh in his Car, are pronounced the very best that have yet been exhibited here.  Mr. Leigh, our readers know, suffered a heavy loss by the late fire.  We suggest that there is a way here to help him in his difficulties and get full value received for the kind act.  Sit for one of his very beautiful ambrotype likenesses.  It will be a favor to the worthy operator and a gratification to yourself.  The car stands in front of the Odd Fellows & Masonic Building.

1857 May 27.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  May 27, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 20, P. 2.

Absent.  Mr. John Leigh requests us to state that he is necessarily compelled to be absent from the Village and his Ambrotype Car until Monday next.  All in want of fac simile Ambrotypes will therefore not call until next week when they can be accommodated “pretty briefly,” and in a satisfactory manner.

1857 July 8.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  July 8, 1857, Vol. XXII, No. 26, P. 3.

The Car Is Off!  The Subscriber respectfully informs his friends and all indebted to him for Ambrotypes, that he will positively leave Edgefield in a few days, and they are particularly requested to call and settle without delay.  John Leigh.                

1858 March 17.  Edgefield Advertiser.  (Edgefield, South Carolina.)  March 17, 1858, Vol. XXIII, No. 10, P. 2.

Mr. Leigh’s Daguerrean Car left yesterday and will be located for a short time at Mr. Carson Warren’s.  Thence it will proceed towards the Ridge.

1858 December 10.  The Independent Press.  (Abbeville, South Carolina.)  December 10, 1858, Vol. 6, No. 32, Whole No. 292, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  We are requested by Mr. Leigh, the well known Ambrotypist, to say that he will be in our village in the course of 10 or 15 days, and will than give our citizens the opportunity of obtaining Ambrotype Likenesses finished on the highest Style of his art.

Mr. Leigh is an Artist of peculiar aptitude for his profession, and from his long experience has established a high character as a proficient in his art.

[1] Partners with the Sun South Carolina Photographers 1840-1940. P. 74.

Hough, George S.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1846                Address Unknown, Portland, Maine.[1]

1846                Market Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1846                Hoppins New Hall, Providence, Rhode Island.

1847                19 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

1850                47 Fourth Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

c. 1850-1852   Burke’s Building, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

1852-1856       62 Fourth Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

1846.  The Providence Almanac and Business Directory. Revised and Corrected.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  1846-1847.  P. 70, Business Directory Daguerreotype Miniatures

Hough & Anthony…Market.

1846.  The Providence Almanac and Business Directory.  Revised and Corrected.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  1846-1847.  Advertisements P. 114

Daguerreotype Miniatures By Hough & Anthony Rooms In Hoppins New Hall, (Up Two Flights Of Stairs) Where specimens may be examined.

Our apparatus is of the most powerful kind, enabling us to produce pictures unsurpassed for accuracy and beauty.  The public generally are invited to call and examine.

Instruction given in the art containing the most recent improvements.  Stock of all kinds furnished at New York prices.  3d floor, room in front Hough & Anthony.

1847 December 18.  General Advertiser.  (Providence, Rhode Island.)  December 18, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 3, P. 3.

Pratt & Bowes, Agents, (Successor to Hough & Anthony,) Daguerrean Rooms, No. 19 Westminster Street, Providence.

Likenesses of Deceased persons taken at their late residence.  Also, Landscapes, Building, Portraits and Daguerreotypes, Copied correctly.  Dec. 11, 1847.

1852 November 10.  Daily Union.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  November 10, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 157, P. 3.

Hough & Anthony’s Daguerreotypes.—The undersigned would inform their many friends and others, that they have removed from Burke’s Building to 62 Fourth street, (a few doors above their old stand,) where they have fitted up rooms for Daguerreotyping.  Having a very superior arrangement of light, and the most approved instruments now in use, with some ten years’ experience in the business, they pledge themselves to turn out as good pictures as any other establishment in the country, and far more truthful likenesses than has heretofore been furnished to the citizens of Pittsburgh, either single or in groups.

Citizens and strangers are respectfully invited to call whether they wish pictures or not.

Our motto is good pictures, fair prices, and perfect satisfaction to our customers.  Hough & Anthony.

N. B.—We furnish all articles in our business to other operators as heretofore. may12.

Advertisement was recorded from November 10, 1852 to July 21, 1855.

1853 July 9.  Daily Union.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  July 9, 1853, Vol. II, No. 51, P. 3.

Daguerreotyping.—The degree of perfection to which this science has been reduced by Messrs Hough & Anthony, whose gallery is over the library rooms on Fourth street, is worthy of notice.  We saw some likenesses yesterday, taken by them, which looked like they only wanted a little breath to make them speak—they were so life-like.

1854 February 10.  Daily Union.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  February 10, 1854, Vol. II, No. 239, P. 3.

A very handsome and advantageous improvement has been made by Messrs. Hough & Anthony, in their daguerrean gallery, Fourth street.

The have added a fourth story to the building they occupy, and placed a glass roof upon it, by which means they are made sure, in the darkest days, of a sufficiency of light for the purpose of their art.  Although their reputation, as skillful daguerreotypists, has been of a most enviable character, yet they will derive such advantages of light from their new improvement, as will enable them to produce even better pictures in less time.  In taking children, shortness of the time of setting is, from their restlessness, a matter of great importance; and scarcely [less] so in grown persons, as a long setting is apt to give the likeness a stern, anxious look, while in a quick taking the daguerreotype retains the natural expression with which the person commenced the setting.  With their new flood of light, Messrs. Hough & Anthony will be enabled to shorten settings considerably. 

1856 July 10.  Daily Union.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  July 10, 1856, Vol. V, No. 51, P. 3.

Purloining Letters From The Post Office—Successful Scheme for the Arrest of the Offenders—For some time past Messrs. Hough & Anthony, daguerreotypists, Fourth street, did not receive their remittances by mail regularly, and suspected that they had been stolen either from the office in this city, or while being conveyed hither, On the 5th of July Mr. H. discovered that a registered letter, directed to him, had been taken out of his box, and receipted for by John Henderson.  He informed Postmaster Anderson of the circumstance, who yesterday caused to be placed in Messrs. Hough & Anthony’s box, a couple of decoy letters.  They were soon called for by the young man who took out the registered letter, and on asking for them, the clerk informed him that they were registered, and requested him to enter the office and receipt for them.  He did so, and was taken in custody by the clerks.  Finding himself in a tight place, he began to criminate others, and stated that a man named William Anderson, residing in Allegheny, was an accomplice.  Officers Moon and Maxwell proceeded in search of Anderson, and succeeded in arresting him in Allegheny, just as he was about leaving on the western cars.  An information was made against them, before Mayor Bingham, by Messrs. Hambright and McCullough, Post Office clerks.

It appears that Henderson’s real name is Shanor, and that about two years ago he was in the employ of Messrs. Hough & Anthony, and knew the number of their box.  Their loss is not known exactly, but various sums have been missed, amounting in all about one hundred and twenty dollars.  There were taken at various times letters containing eleven, eight, seven, and twenty dollars; also two drafts—one for seventy five and another for fifty dollars.  The latter was handed over to the officers.  It was drawn in favor of A. S. Hough, upon N. Holmes & Son, had been endorsed upon the back of the draft, by Shanor, but he had not presented it for payment.  The forgery was not such as would have deceived the Messrs. Holmes, as they are well acquainted with Mr. Hough’s signature.  The draft for seventy-five dollars, they say, was transmitted by them to Philadelphia for payment, but they never received any return.

After an examination, Shanor and Anderson were fully committed to answer a charge of mail robbery, at the next term of the United States District Court.

1856 November 10.  Daily Union.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  November 10, 1856, Vol. V, No. 156, P. 3.

Shanor And Anderson, the boys who plead guily [sic.] in the United States District Court, to intercepting the correspondence of Mr. Hough, of Fourth street, and who were sentenced to one year each in the penitentiary, were taken over on Saturday, by Marshall Frost and Deputy Marshal I. Grier Sproul. 

Pittsburgh City Directory/Business Directory.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

1847.  Harris’s General Business Directory of the Cities of Pittsburgh & Allegheny with the environs.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.) published by A. A. Anderson.

Hough & Anthony—Not Listed.

Hough, George S.—Not Listed.

Anthony, Charles James—Not Listed.

1850.  Fahnestock’s Pittsburg Directory for 1850.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.) Published by Samuel Fahnestock.

Hough & Anthony—Artists, 57 Fourth.

Hough, George S.—b-Monongahela House.

Anthony, Charles James—Artists-St. Charles Hotel.

1852.  Woodward and Rowlands’ Pittsburgh Directory for 1852.I  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  Published by W. S. Haven.

Hough & Anthony—Daguerreotype Rooms, 62 Fourth.

Hough, George S.—h-101 Wylie

Anthony, Charles James—Not Listed.

1854.  Ulman’s Pennsylvania Business Directory.  (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.)  published by H. C. Ulman.

Hough & Anthony—62 4th.

1856.  Directory For Pittsburgh and Allegheny Cities.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  Published by George H. Thurston.

Hough & Anthony—Not Listed.

Hough, George S.—Dagt. Artists—61 Fourth, H-between Preble & River, Manchester.

Anthony, Charles James—Not Listed.

Dealers In Daguerreotype And Photograph Materials.

Hough, G. S., 64 Fourth, up stairs.

1857.  Directory For Pittsburgh and Allegheny Cities.  (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)  Published by George H. Thurston.

Hough & Anthony—Not Listed.

Hough, George S.—Not Listed.

Anthony, Charles James—Not Listed.

[1] Craigs Daguerreian Registry.

Hill, Walter S.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Photographic Stock and Chemicals, , ,

1859                9 Platt Street, New York, New York.[1]

1859                274 Canal Street, New York, New York.

1860                522 Broadway, New York, New York.[2]

1859 November 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 23, 1859, Whole No. 8479, P. 3.

To Photographic Artists, Amateurs, &c.—For sale, very low, several first class instruments, from quarter to double whole sizes.  Apply to or address W. S. Hill & Co., 274 Canal street, N. Y.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  Published by John Fowler Trow.

1858.  Not Listed

1859.  dag. materials, 274 Canal—h-73 Hicks.

1860.  photo materials, 522 Broadway—h-115 W. 33d.

1861.  Not Listed.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] New York City Directory, 1860/1861.

Hildreth, C.

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1850                Church Street, Burlington, Vermont.

1850 May 30.  St. Albans Messenger.  (St. Albans, Vermont.)  May 30, 1850, Vol. 13, No. 651, P. 3.

A large Stock of Goods At Burlington, VT.  Selling off cheap for Cash.  J. E. Brinsmaid, W. B. Brinsmaid, C. Hildreth.

Preparatory to rebuilding our store intending to devote our whole attention to the Watch and Jewelry business, we offer our large and beautiful assortment of Clocks, Parlor, hall and store Lamps, Plated and Britania Goods, Silk, Umbrellas, Canes, Willow Ware.

Daguerreotype Goods, Perfumery, fine Cutlery, Musical Instruments, Rifles, Guns, Pistols, Fishing Tackle ad sporting goods.  Together with our extensive assortment of Fancy Goods, at very low prices, many goods at and below cost, intending to clear them out so as not to have to remove them.  In the line of goods, such as we intend to continue the sale of, we have laid in a fine stock, which we will sell at reduced prices, on the ‘nimble sixpence’ principle.

We have now and shall keep a good stock of cheap Silver and Gold Watches, as low to say the least, as can be had anywhere, as well as higher priced ones.  Our stock of Jewelry and Silver Ware is very full and complete, and quite low.

100 gross Daguerreotype Plates and Cases at low prices.

Genuine Star plates, 40 at [$22] per gross, $1.75 per doz.  Watches for $3, $5, and $6½; Lepies and levers for ten and twelve dollars, Gold watches for $20 and %25, and upwards.  Particular attention given to Watch repairing.  Brinsmaid, Brother, & Co.  J. E. Brinsmaid, W. B. Brinsmaid, C. Hildreth.  Church street, Burlington.

Advertisement was recorded from May 30 to June 13, 1850.

1850 May 31.  Vermont Centinel.  (Burlington, Vermont.)  May 31, 1850, Vol. XXXIX, No. 36, P. 3.

Selling Off!  No Credit.  Being tired of selling goods on credit, we from this time abandon it entirely, and will sell our stock off at such very low prices as will insure all to buy who wish to use or sell or give them away.

Preparatory to rebuilding our store intending to devote our whole attention to the Watch and Jewelry business, we offer our large and beautiful assortment of Clocks, Parlor, hall and store Lamps, Plated and Britania Goods, Silk, Umbrellas, Cae Willow Ware.

Daguerreotype Goods, Perfumery, fine Cutlery, Musical Instruments, Rifles, Guns, Pistols, Fishing Tackle ad sporting goods.  Together with our extensive assortment of Fancy Goods, at very low prices, many goods at and below cost, intending to clear them out so as not to have to remove them.  In the line of goods, such as we intend to continue the sale of, we have laid in a fine stock, which we will sell at reduced prices, on the ‘nimble sixpence’ principle.

We have now and shall keep a good stock of cheap Silver and Gold Watches, as low to say the least, as can be had anywhere, as well as higher priced ones.  Our stock of Jewelry and Silver Ware is very full and complete, and quite low.

100 gross Daguerreotype Plates and Cases at low prices.

Genuine Star plates, 40 at [$22] per gross, $1.75 per doz.  Watches for $3, $5, and $6½; Lepies and levers for ten and twelve dollars, Gold watches for $20 and $25, and upwards.  Particular attention given to Watch repairing.  Brinsmaid, Brother, & Co.  J. E. Brinsmaid, W. B. Brinsmaid, C. Hildreth.  Church street, Burlington.

Advertisement was recorded from May 31 to July 12, 1850.

Note:

It is unknown if there is a connection with Caroline Hildreth, who is recorder in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as an Artist.  Caroline is recorded in The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artist In America 1564-1860.  Hildreth, Mrs. Richard, see Caroline Negus.  (1814-1867) Miniaturist and crayon artist, Boston, 1844-1856.  She was a daughter of Joel Negus, a sister of Nathan and Joseph Negus, and an Aunt of George and Augustus Fuller.  She married Richard Hildreth (1807-1865), the noted historian…

Han, Edward

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1840-1842       14 Cedar, New York, New York.[1]

1843-1847       20 Liberty Street, New York, New York.1

1844-1846       18 & 20 Liberty Street, New York, New York.

1849-1857       23 Liberty Street, New York, New York.1

1858-1859       43 Liberty Street, New York, New York.1

1844 September 4.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 4, 1844, Vol. X, No. 246, Whole No. 3846, P. 3.

Jet Buttons, Cut Bugles, Etc.  Daguerreotype Materials—Genuine Cologne Water—Agate Stones—Fancy Goods, &c.—For sale by Edw. Hen, 18 & 19 Liberty street, up stairs.

Homoeopathic medicines imported to order.

1844 November 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 7, 1844, Vol. X, No. 308, Whole No. 3908, P. 3.

Jet Buttons, Daguerreotype Plates And Instruments, German Slates, Lead Pencils, Segar Cases, Tobacco Boxes, Pipes, &c.  French China, plain and gilt—and a variety of other French and German goods.  For sale by Edward Hen, Importer, 18 & 19 Liberty street.

Advertisement ran from November 7 to December 3, 1844.

1844 December 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  December 6, 1844, Vol. X, No. 337, Whole No. 3937, P. 3.

Jet And Fancy Bead Goods.  The subscriber has recently received from one of the first houses in Paris, a new and select assortment of Ladies’ Head-ornaments, for balls and soirees; Combs, Breast and Hair Pins, Necklaces, Bracelets of various kinds, Seal and velvet Bags.  Also, a new style of Satin Buttons and Pins, not imported heretofore.

Daguerreotype Plates, &c. for sale.  E. Hen, Importer, 18 and 20 Liberty st., up stairs.

Advertisement ran from December 6, 1844 to January 21, 1845.

1845 March 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 20, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 78, Whole No. 4040, P. 4.

Jet And Horn Buttons, Of all sizes—Bugles, Beads; Hair, Shawl and Breast Pins, Bracelets, bead Bags, Hair Ornaments, &c.

Daguerreotype Plates and Instruments, French China Vases.  Also, Plain White China.  For sale by Edward Hen, Importer, 18 & 20 Liberty street.                                          

Advertisement ran from March 20 to April 28, 1845.

1846 March 2.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  March 2, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 60, Whole No. 4273, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Plates.  1000 Entire Plates of the well known Star brand, French.

500      do                    do                    extra good,      40yhs                        do

250      do                    do                                do        30ths                        do

100      do                    do                                do        10ths                        do

Chemicals, cases, Stamped Frames, &c.  Also, a nice lot of Osmium D’Iridium, for Gold Pen Points by Edward Hen, 18 and 20 Liberty street.                                                                    

1846 June 22.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 22, 1846, Vol. XI, No. 172, Whole No. 4395, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Plates.  1.000 Entire Plates, from different French manufacturers, amongst which are the well-known Star brand, just received.

Also, Morocco Cases, stamped Frames, &c.

Also, Steel Beads, Bag Clasps, Steel and Jet Buttons, &c., &c., and for sale by Edward Hen, Importer of French and German Goods, 18 and 20 Liberty street.                  

Advertisement ran from June 22 to July 1, 1846.

1840.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1840/1841, Thomas Longworth, Publisher.

Han, Augustus F. T.—importers—14 Cedar.

Han, Edward—importers—14 Cedar.

1841.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1841/1842, Thomas Longworth, Publisher.

Han, Augustus F. T.—importers—14 Cedar.

Han, Edward—importers—14 Cedar.

1842.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1842/1843, Thomas Longworth, Publisher.

Han, Augustus F. T.—importers—14 Cedar.

Han, Edward—importers—14 Cedar.

1843.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1843/1844, John Doggett, Publisher.

Han, Augustus F. T.—importers—20 Liberty.

Han, Edward—importers—20 Liberty.

1844.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1844/1845, John Doggett, Publisher.

Han, Augustus F. T.—importers—20 Liberty.

Han, Edward—importers—20 Liberty.

1845.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1845/1846, John Doggett, Publisher.

Han, Augustus F. T.—importers—20 Liberty.

Han, Edward—importers—20 Liberty.

1846.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1846/1847, John Doggett, Publisher.

Han, Augustus F. T.—importers—20 Liberty.

Han, Edward—importers—20 Liberty.

1847.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1847/1848, John Doggett, Publisher.

Han, Augustus F. T.—importers—20 Liberty.

Han, Edward—importers—20 Liberty.

1848.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1848/1849, John Doggett, Publisher.

Han, Augustus F. T.—Not Listed.

Han, Edward—Not Listed

1849.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1849/1850, John Doggett, Publisher.

Han, Augustus F. T.—importers—23 Liberty.

Han, Edward—importers—23 Liberty.

1850.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1850/1851, John Doggett, Publisher.

Han, Augustus F. T.—Not Listed.

Han, Edward—importers—23 Liberty.

1851.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1851/1852, Doggett & Rode, Publishers.

Han, Edward—importers—23 Liberty.

1852.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1852/1853, John Fowler Trow, Publisher.

Han, Edward—imp. Fancy goods, guns, cutlery &c.—23 Liberty.

1853.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1853/1854, John Fowler Trow, Publisher.

Han, Edward—imp. Fancy goods, guns, cutlery &c.—23 Liberty.

1854.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1854/1855, John Fowler Trow, Publisher.

Han, Edward—imp.—23 Liberty.

1855.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1855/1856, John Fowler Trow, Publisher.

Han, Edward—importer of French & German fancy goods, also smokers’ articles, clay pipes of all kinds real and imitation meerschaums, hookas and other Turkish water pipes, adapted for one or more smokers, amber Meerschaums, horn and china segar tubes, tobacco & snuff boxes, segar cases, matches, Turkish Tobacco, walking canes, show figures, Indians, &c., &c.  23 Liberty.

1856.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1856/1857, John Fowler Trow, Publisher.

Han, Edward—importer of French & German fancy goods, also smokers’ articles, clay pipes of all kinds real and imitation meerschaums, hookas and other Turkish water pipes, adapted for one or more smokers, amber Meerschaums, horn and china segar tubes, tobacco & snuff boxes, segar cases, matches, Turkish Tobacco, walking canes, show figures, Indians, &c., &c.  23 Liberty.

1857.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1857/1858, John Fowler Trow, Publisher.

Han, Edward—importer of French & German fancy goods, also smokers’ articles, clay pipes of all kinds real and imitation meerschaums, hookas and other Turkish water pipes, adapted for one or more smokers, amber Meerschaums, horn and china segar tubes, tobacco & snuff boxes, segar cases, matches, Turkish Tobacco, walking canes, show figures, Indians, &c., &c.  23 Liberty.

1858.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1858/1859, John Fowler Trow, Publisher.

Han, Edward—43 Liberty. importer of French & German fancy goods, also smokers’ articles, clay pipes of all kinds real and imitation meerschaums, hookas and other Turkish water pipes,

1859.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1859/1860, John Fowler Trow, Publisher.

Han, Edward—imp. of meerschaums pipes & segar holders, Turkish water pipes, & clay pipes of all kinds, Turkish & German tobaccos, 43 Liberty.

[1] New York City Directories.

Heath & Brother

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, , , , ,

1855                324 Broadway, New York, New York.

1855 April 23.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 23, 1855, Whole No. 6814, P. 7.

Pure French, English And American Photographic chemicals.—Heath & Brother, No. 324 Broadway, (entrance in the cutlery store,) manufacture photographic daguerreotype and other pure chemicals and apparatus.  For purity and beauty their chemicals are not surpassed; as a proof the sets of gold are fully equal to the French, as they have an experienced French chemist, who has for the past six years, devoted his entire time to the manufacture of these chemicals in Paris.  Being also practical operators in all the processes of photography, we are enabled to offer operators collodian iodized that will work uniformly, and in from five to thirty seconds, according to the wish of the artist.  Also, electric plating chemicals.

New York City Directories. 

1853.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1853/1854, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Heath, A. H.—h-42 E. 25th.

Heath, A. S.—Not Listed.

1854.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1854/1855 Published by John Fowler Trow.

Heath, A. H.—Imp., 482 Park—h-42 E. 25th.

Heath, A. S.—Aurist & Oculist, 60 White—h-97 Willoughby, Brooklyn.

Heath & Simpson—Manuf. & Imps of cutlery, guns &c., 2 Platt.

1855.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1855/1856, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Heath, A. H.—Cutlery, 324 Broadway—h-42 E. 25th.

Heath, Allen S.—Physician, 324 Broadway—h-112 Thompson.

Heath & Simpson—Manufactures & importers of cutlery, 324 Broadway.

Heath & Brother—Photographic Chemicals & materials, etc., 324 Broadway.

1856.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1856/1857, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Heath, A. H.—Exchange, 101 Spring—h-42 E. 25th.

Heath, A. S.—Physician and operating surgeon—h & office 101 Spring, opposite St. Nicholas Hotel.

1857.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1857/1858, Published by John Fowler Trow.

Heath, Ashel—com., 101 Spring—h-42 E. 25th.

Heath, A. S.—Physician, 101 Spring.