Category Archives: Daguerreotypes

C. Wells Simons

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1842                155 Broadway, New York, New York.

C. Wells Simons appeared in one advertisement in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on September 15, 1842.  For Sale—Improved Daguerreotype Apparatus, with full instructions, for sale low—Persons, who in consequence of the depressed times have been thrown out of employment, may, with a very limited capital, enter into this elegant profitable business with a certainty of success.—There are many towns, even in this State, that have not yet been visited by any operators; and at the South and West there is a first rate field open for those wishing to travel.

A full knowledge of the Art can be obtained in a few days, by applying to C. Wells Simons, 155 Broadway, N. Y.

N. B.—Persons in the country can be furnished with the Apparatus, and written instructions that will enable them to operate successfully.  C. Wells Simon.         

C. Wells Simons is not recorded in other photographic directories.  C. Wells Simons was not listed in the 1841-1842 or the 1842-1843 New York City directories.  It is unknown if Simons was an amateur or professional daguerreotypist or a retailer of daguerrean equipment.

W. H. Sigourney

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1853-1855       New Exchange Building, corner of Washington Street and the Public Square,                              Watertown, New York.

W. H. Sigourney of the partnership of Woodruff & Sigourney was recorder in two advertisements.  The first advertisement ran from December 21, 1853 to December 13, 1854.

In the Northern New York Journal (Watertown, New York).  Washington Daguerrean Gallery.  The subscribers have opened a New Daguerrean Gallery in the New Exchange Building, corner of Washington street, and the Public Square, where they are now ready to execute work in a Superior Style.

Their Rooms are beautifully fitted up, and no pains or expense has been spared in procuring the Best Operators, and the latest and most approved apparatus.

Ladies and gentlemen are most respectfully invited to call.  Jonah Woodruff.  W. H. Sigourney.

The same advertisement ran from September 14, 1854 to January 4, 1855 in The New York Reformer (Watertown, New York).  Washington Daguerrean Gallery.  The subscribers have opened a New Daguerrean Gallery in the New Exchange Building, corner of Washington street, and the Public Square, where they are now ready to execute work in a Superior Style.

Their Rooms are beautifully fitted up, and no pains or expense has been spared in procuring the Best Operators, and the latest and most approved apparatus.

Ladies and gentlemen are most respectfully invited to call.  Jonah Woodruff.  W. H. Sigourney.

W. H. Sigourney is not listed in other photographic directories.

C. Sibley

Daguerrean Car, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1852                On the Common, Barre, Massachusetts.

C. Sibley of the partnership Mason & Sibley was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on  July 30, 1852 in the Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Mason & Sibley Are Now In Town, with their, Mammoth Traveling Daguerreian Saloon.  The largest Ever Built, and on the principle of the Best City Rooms, with one Large Sky, and 2 Large Side Lights, which can be so arranged as to produce any kind of shade desirable.

We would invite the citizens of Barre, and vicinity, to give us a call, whether they wish to sit for a picture or not.  Pictures put up of every size and style.

Pictures of the Sick or Deceased, taken at their Residence at all times, by giving short notice.

We keep posted up in all the Improvements of the Art from Europe and this Country, Let The Cost Be What It May.

Cloudy weather preferable, except for Children.

Any one wishing to learn the Art, are requested to call at the National, and make inquiries.

Stock and Apparatus furnished to Pupils at the Wholesale Prices.

The Daguerreian Saloon is stationed on the Common.  J. L. Mason, C. Sibley, Proprietors and Artists.  Barre, July 16, 1852.

C. Sibley is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Amzi Shoemaker

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                Rooms in the Exchange Block, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.

Amzi Shoemaker was recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in The Star of the North (Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania).  The announcement appeared on March 2, 1854.  If you want a good daguerreotype to give to a valued friend, go to Mr. Shoemaker’s gallery in the Exchange block, and see how good looking you are.

The advertisement ran from March 2 to June 15, 1854.  Amzi Shoemaker, Daguerrian Artist Announces to the citizens of Bloomsburg and vicinity, that he has opened a Daguerreian Gallery in the Exchange Block, over Cleaver & Pursel’s Store, where he is prepared to take good and true likenesses in the highest style of the art.  Those who wish a lasting memorial of their friends that may too soon leave them, or who wish to make the most valuable of presents to a true friend or relative should call and secure a good likeness.

Amzi Shoemaker is not recorded in other photographic directories.

E. Shewell

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1854    Address unknown, Portsmouth, Ohio.

E. Shewell was mentioned in an advertisement that ran from December 15, 1854 to July 13, 1855 in The Portsmouth Inquirer (Portsmouth, Ohio).  Portsmouth Daguerrean Gallery.  Mr. Lamartine would respectfully announce to the citizens of Portsmouth and vicinity that he has purchased the entire stock of E. Shewell, deceased, and will carry on the above business at the old stand.  Mr. L. intends making this a permanent location, and he would say to those wishing pictures, call in and look at our work, as we give satisfaction or no sale.

Pictures of all sizes taken.  Also, Lockets, Rings, Broaches and Pins taken at the shortest notice.

Open from 8 A. M., to 4 P. M.  Instruction in the art given, and apparatus furnished.  Dec. 8th.

E. Shewell is recorded in Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 and in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Cincinnati in 1853 and Portsmouth in 1853-1854.

Joel Shew

Daguerreotypes,

ND                  Address and Location Unknown, New York.

Joel Shew was recorded in The Freeman’s Journal (Cooperstown, New York) on October 12, 1855.  Dr. Joel Shew, well known as a pioneer in the Water Cure practice, died at his Water Cure establishment at Oyster Bay, L. I. on Saturday last.  He was a native of Saratoga County, and was 40 years of age.  His death was caused by a derangement of the liver, first induced by an injudicious use of chemicals in daguerreotyping.

Joel Shew is not recorded in other photographic directories.  It is unknown his association with photography was as a professional or as an amateur.

Stephen Sherwood

Daguerreotypes, , ,

Stephen Sherwood was recorded in one advertisement that ran in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on April 16, 1856.  Daguerreotypes, Large size for Fifty Cents.—The cheapest place in the city to get good Pictures is at Sherwood’s.  No. 109 Eighth avenue, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets.  N. B.—Have been operator at Welling’s in Bleecker street, for the last five years.

Stephen Sherwood is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry with conflicting addresses between 1851-1856 while an operator for Peter Welling.

H. T. Sherrill

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852-1853       Room over D. C. Richard’s Book Store, Columbus, Mississippi.

1853                Rooms over A. Thatcher’s Store, South Side of Main Street, Columbus, Mississippi.

H. T. Sherrill was recorded in three advertisements in the Southern Standard (Columbus, Mississippi).  The first advertisement ran from July 24, 1852 to January 22, 1853.  Daguerrian Rooms.  The subscriber respectfully begs to inform the citizens of Columbus and the surrounding country, that he has, for the present, opened a Daguerrian Room over D. C. Richard’s Book Store, and is now prepared to take Daguerrian Miniatures in all styles of the art.  Satisfaction will be given to those wishing miniatures, or they will not be asked to take them—Cases of all kinds on hand.  Pictures set in lockets, Rings and Bracelets if desired.  Corpse taken at place of death.

All who take an interest in the art or have a curiosity to gratify, are solicited to call whether wishing pictures or not.  H. T. Sherrill.                 

The second advertisement ran from February 12 to December 24, 1853.  H. T. Sherrill’s Daguerrian Gallery, (Over A. Thatcher’s Store) South Side Of Main Street, Columbus, Miss., Entrance one Door West of Thatcher’s.  The subscriber respectfully informs his old patrons and the public generally, that he has opened his Gallery at the above named place, where, by strict attention to business, he hopes to merit a continuation of the patronage heretofore liberally bestowed.

Pictures taken in the best style of the art, warranted not to fade, and put up in every variety of style, from a finger-ring to a large size case.  No Pictures will leave this Gallery but such as are completely finished.

Daguerreotypes, Paintings &c. copied.  Likenesses of sick or deceased persons taken at their residence.

Pictures of several distinguished characters can be seen at this Gallery.

Visits from Ladies and Gentlemen solicited—rooms fitted up with neatness, and will be open from 9 o’clock A. M., to 5 o’clock, P. M.

Hours for children from 11 o’clock, A. M., to 2 P. M.  Dark or Figured dress most suitable, avoiding light, Blue, or Pink.

The third advertisement ran from November 26 to December 31, 1853.  Sherrill’s Sky Light Daguerreotype Gallery.  South side of Main St., Columbus, Miss.  Pictures taken in this Gallery are acknowledged by all who have seen then to be equal in beauty and correctness to any taken North or South.  No pains or expense has been spared, nor will be in fitting this Gallery for the production of Daguerreotypes in the highest style and finish.  The art is capable of producing Pictures executed of various sizes.  Single or in groups, and encased to suit any and all tastes.  Visits from Ladies and Gentlemen respectfully solicited.

Daguerreotype material for sale.        H. T. Sherrill is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a H. F. Sherrill who was active in Columbus, Mississippi in 1854.  It’s possible they are the same person.

S. S. Sherrard

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852                Address Unknown, Morgantown, Virginia.

1852-1853       Rooms in E. C. Towers’ New Building, corner Main & Walnut Streets, Morgantown, Virginia.

S. S. Sherrard was recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in the Monongalia Mirror (Morgantown, Virginia).  The announcement ran on December 4, 1852.  Daguerreotypes.  Mr. Sherrard has removed to the new building of E. C. Tower, corner of Main and Walnut streets, where it will be his pleasure to take Daguerreotype miniatures in fine style.  His room, together with a new supply of chemicals, cases, &c., afford excellent facilities for obtaining correct likenesses.  See his advertisement, and give him a call.

The advertisement ran from December 4, 1852 to October 8, 1853.  The Eighth Wonder of the World!  Call And See.  S. S. Sherrard respectfully informs the citizens of Morgantown and vicinity that he is now prepared to take Daguerreotypes, in the latest and most approved style of the art, at his room in the large new building of E. C. Tower, Main street.

By recent additions to his stock of materials he is better than ever prepared to take life-like pictures.  The room he now occupies affords new facilities for a happy blending of light and shade, a desideratum in getting up good likenesses.

Miniatures put in handsome cases, or set in breast pins, lockets, &c., at very low prices.  Where it is desired he will take the likeness of persons after death.  Call and see specimens.

S. S. Sherrard is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. S. Sheridan

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856-1857       Adjacent to the Union Hotel, Clinton, Louisiana.

J. S. Sheridan was recorded in one advertisement that ran from January 19, 1856 to January 17, 1857 in The Feliciana Democrat (Clinton, Louisiana).  Daguerrean Gallery.  “Of those for whom we fond emotions cherish, Secure the shadow ere the substance perish.” 

The undersigned begs leave to inform the citizens of Clinton and vicinity, that he has opened a saloon adjacent to the Union Hotel, where he is prepared to furnish life like likenesses of those who may favor him with a call.

Pictures taken in cloudy as well as clear weather, Post mortem pictures taken, when required.     J. S. Sheridan.

J. S. Sheridan is not recorded in other photographic directories.