Category Archives: Daguerreotypes

D. McEwen

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Rooms over Gordon’s Law Office, opposite the Court House, Delhi, New York.

D. McEwen was recorded in an advertisement that ran from May 8 to 29, 1850 in the Delaware Gazette (Delhi, New York). Daguerreotypes. The subscriber would respectfully announce to the citizens of Delhi vicinity, that he has opened a room “for a few weeks only,” over Gordon’s Law office, opposite the Court House, where he is prepared to make Daguerreotypes in the most approved style, singly or in groups.

Having pursued the business over four years, he is confident he can please the most fastidious.  He does not design to humbug the public by telling them of some “late London, or Chemical process,” but he expects to command patronage only by his skill and experience in the art.

Paintings, Daguerreotypes, &c., accurately copied.  Pictures inserted in Lockets, Breastpins, &c.  Sick or deceased persons waited upon at their residence. Prices for a single picture, $1.50 and upwards.  A reasonable deduction made for families.  Satisfaction given or no sale.  Instructions given and apparatus furnished. Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  D. McEwen.

D. McEwen is not recorded in other photographic directories.

McDonald

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Room Under Foster Hall, Evansville, Indiana.

McDonald was recorded in an advertisement that ran from March 23 to May 12, 1853.  In The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana).  McDonald & Co.’s National Daguerrean Gallery.  Messrs. McDonald & Co would respectfully inform the citizens of Evansville and vicinity, that they have taken the room formerly occupied by Mr. Webster, for the purpose of establishing a permanent gallery in this city.  Mr. McDonald has had long experience in the business, both in New York and Louisville.

Call and examine specimens!  Pictures inserted in Pins, Rings, and Lockets, instructions given in the art on reasonable terms and instruments &c. &c. furnished.

McDonald is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Evansville, Indiana.

Robert McDonald

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                Rooms ay Hebert’s Hall, Plaquemine, Louisiana.

Robert McDonald was recorded in an announcement and advertisement in the Southern Sentinel  (Plaquemine, Louisiana).  The announcement appeared on December 13, 1856.  We refer our readers to the advertisement of Mr. McDonald, Daguerreotypist, who has opened a saloon in our town.  We have seen several pictures of our citizens that he has taken, which are admirable likenesses.

The advertisement ran from December 13 to 27, 1856.  Daguerreotypes.  Rob’t. McDonald respectfully informs the Public that he has opened a Daguerrean Saloon at Hebert’s Hall in this town, where he will remain a short period.  Ladies and Gentlemen are requested to call and examine his pictures.  He guarantees a perfect likeness.

Robert McDonald is not recorded in other photographic directories.

John S. McClure

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Sphereotype, , , , , ,

1856-1857       Rooms Over G. A. Neafus’ Clothing Store, Clinton, Louisiana.                          1857                   Rooms in the Court House, Houma, Louisiana.

John S. McClure was recorded in two advertisements and two announcements. The first advertisement ran from November 29, 1856 to January 17, 1857 in The Feliciana Democrat  (Clinton, Louisiana).   New Picture Gallery.  John S. McClure & Co., Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Clinton and vicinity, that they have just opened an Ambrotype, Sphereotype, and Daguerreian Saloon, over G. A. Neafus’ clothing store.

Six years constant practice of the art, together with the recent improvement which they have added, and the use of C. C. Harrison’s improved Mammoth Camera, enables them to offer rare inducements to all desirous of obtaining perfect and imperishable types of friends and loved ones ere decay’s effacing fingers have swept the lines where beauty lingers.  Hear what Mr. E. Author, who conducts one of the largest establishments in the United States, says of these new improved instruments:  “C. C. Harrison’s improved patent Extra Camera, will add another victory to American skill, and give photography a new impulse.”

J. S.—No one will be expected to take a picture unless perfectly satisfied, but a decision must be made at once, as all pictures are considered sold when once pronounced satisfactory.  J. S. McClure, S. L. Hall.

The first announcement appeared on February 28, 1857 in the Houma Ceres (Houma,  Louisiana).  Ambrotypes.—Mr. McClure, Daguerrean artist, is now occupying rooms in the Court House, where he is producing some lovely pictures by the above incomparable process.  Now is the time to secure a picture.  When a near and dear friend has gone to that bourne from whence no traveler returns, what a priceless treasure is one of those sun-painted miniatures.

The second advertisement ran from February 28 to March 21, 1857 in the Houma Ceres (Houma, Louisiana).  Ambrotypes.  The subscriber respect announces to the citizens of Houma that he will remain in town but a few days longer, Only.  Those desirous of availing themselves of this opportunity to secure likenesses by this unrivalled process, will please call at his rooms in the Court House as early as possible, as his engagements are such that he Cannot Remain Long.  Come and examine specimens, at least.  John S. McClure.

The second announcement appeared on March 21, 1857 in the Houma Ceres (Houma, Louisiana).  Mr. McClure is still in town taking those inimitable ambrotype likenesses.  Those requiring his services would do well to call soon at his rooms in the Court House.  See Card.

John S. McClure and S. L. Hall are not recorded in other photographic directories.

McClure & Fox

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1853                Address Unknown, McArthur, Ohio.                                                                        1853                Address Unknown, Hamden, Ohio.                                                                        1853                Address Unknown, Jackson, Ohio.

McClure & Fox (Mac McClure) Mac McClure were recorded in three announcements and one advertisement in The Jackson Standard (Jackson, Ohio).  The first announcement appeared on September 29, 1853.  Daguerrean Artist.—The Messrs. McClure & Fox, as will be seen by their advertisement in to-day’s paper, have arrived with their Daguerrean Sky Light Car, and those wishing to have their “pretty faces, “ and ugly ones too, taken in good style, would do well to give them a call.  You have “Waited for the wagon” a long time, and it has come at last.  Embrace this opportunity, and “Secure the Shadow ‘ere the substance fades.”

The advertisement ran from September 29 to October 13, 1853.  Sky Light Daguerrean Car.  McClure & Fox.  Respectfully beg leave to announce to the citizens of Jackson, and vicinity, that they have arrived with their Car, and will remain but a short time, all who may desire  superior likeness, (such as are produced by Sky Light Galleries,) may now have an opportunity, without the additional expense of traveling to our larger cities.

A splendid variety of cases always on hand.  In regard to dress—we would suggest to Ladies to wear Black, Brown, Red or any dark color always, avoiding Blue White or any light color.  Copying from Daguerreotypist, Paintings, &c., done in the neatest manner.  Call and examine specimens.

The second announcement appeared on October 6, 1853.  We endorse the following from the McArthur Republican, and will just add that those wishing a good picture, had better have it taken now, as you may not again have the same opportunity:—

McClure & Fox’s Daguerrean Car has left our place for Hamden, where, we understand, they will remain only one week.  They go thence to Jackson.  We bespeak for them a hearty welcome, for we can assure our Jackson friends that their pictures are of the highest order of merit, and far surpass any attempts that ever before have been made in this place.

With Mr. Fox we have been personally acquainted for a number of years. Acquainted for a number of years.  He is a man of character and ability; a real, genuine “clever fellow,” and an accomplished artist.  Being in possession of all the late improvements in the Daguerrean Art, as practiced in the Eastern cities, his pictures are surprisingly accurate and life-like, and cannot fail to render satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call.

The third announcement appeared on November 24, 1853.  Mac. M’Clure, Daguerreotypist, wishes us to say to his friends in this county, that he has “caught a certain Fox” in a ——trap, and wishes us to exhibit him.  We would much rather he would procure the services of a Barnum or do the job himself, but as he thinks folks will believe us before they would them, here goes it:  Some time ago, the firm of Fox & McClure came into our place with a “big Wagon” in which they took Daguerreotypes; Fox, the principal operator, wished for and got a dissolution of partnership, and before leaving for the South, circulated the story, that Monsieur Mac McClue could not take a good picture.  We have examined the work of both these artists, and must give the preference to McClure.

McClure (Mac) & Fox are not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in McArthur, Hamden or Jackson, Ohio.

J. M. McCluer & Son

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852                Room Under Foster Hall, Evansville, Indiana.

J. M. McCluer & Son were recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana). The announcement ran on November 10, 1852.

Daguerreotypes.—By Advertisement, it will be seen that Messrs. J. M. McCluer & Son have established a Daguerreotype Gallery at the room under Foster Hall, occupied by Mr. Webster formerly.  They are now prepared to receive visitors, and will undoubtedly given satisfaction.

The advertisement ran from November 10 to 25, 1852.  Photographic, Or Daguerreotype Miniatures.  J. M. McCluer & Son would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of this place and vicinity, that they have taken the room formerly occupied by Webster’s Gallery, for the purpose of remaining a few days, where they would be pleased to exhibit specimens in this beautiful art.  They flatter themselves that their specimens will compare with any-being in possession of all the recent improvements of Hill and others.  Pictures taken with or without color, single or in groups.

Landscapes, copies of residences, miniatures, or portraits, copied with neatness and upon the shortest possible notice.  Invalids waited on at their residences.  They have the finest set of cases, frames, &c., ever exhibited in this place, together with every thing to make true and perfect likenesses.  J. M. McCluer & Son.

J. M. McCluer & Son are not recorded in other photographic directories.

 

D. M. McClintock

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848                            Rooms at H. A. Stidger’s, Carrollton, Ohio.

D. M. McClintock was recorded in one advertisement that ran on July 20, 1848 in The Carroll Free Press (Carrollton, Ohio).  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Secure The Likeness Ere The Substance Fades.  The Subscriber respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Carrollton and vicinity, that he has opened rooms at H, A, Stidger’s, where he will be pleased to wait on all those who may favor him with a call.

Prices moderate, varying from two to five dollars, according to size.  A liberal deduction made to families.  Please call soon, as he will remain but a short time.  D. M. McClintock.

D. M. McClintock is not recorded in other photographic directories.

McClave & Merritt

Daguerreotypes, , , , , , ,

1854                385 Broadway, New York, New York.

McClave & Merritt (James McClave, Jr. & John D. Merritt) were recorded in nine advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  The first appeared on September 12, 1854.

Rees & Co., 25 Cent Daguerreotype Company, 385 Broadway.—This company, established under the above name, will be conducted hereafter under the [head] of McClave & Merritt, the original partners from [the commencement.]  The business will be conducted the same as usual, the whole company remaining with the exception of C. Rees, whose interest in this gallery has been purchased by the two remaining partners.  McClave & Merritt.

The second advertisement appeared on September 16, 1854.  Rees & Co., the Original Twenty-five [cent] Daguerreotypist, 385 Broadway.—this company [  ?  ] known by the above name, will hereafter be [conducted] under the head of McClave & Merritt, [the original] partners from its commencement.  They having [  ?  ] the interest of Mr. Rees.

The third advertisement appeared on September 23, 1854.  Rees & Co., the Original 25 Cent Daguerreotypist, 385 Broadway, are now taking 600 pictures daily, and will soon be enabled to take 1,000, by the aid of their new machinery and enlarged rooms, by the original partners from the commencement.  McClave & Merritt.

The fourth advertisement appeared on September 26, 1854.  The 25 cent Daguerreotype Company, 385 Broadway, so long known by the name of Rees & Co., [and] hereafter be carried on under the head of McClave & Merritt, the original partners from its commencement.  [600] hundred pictures taken daily with entire satisfaction.  McClave & Merritt, 385 Broadway.

The fifth advertisement appeared on September 28, 1854.  The original 25 cent Daguerreotype Company, 385 Broadway, so long known by the name of Rees & Co., [and] hereafter be carried on under the head of McClave & Merritt, the original partners from its commencement, who will soon be enabled to take one thousand pictures daily.

The sixth advertisement appeared on October 12, 1854.  A Daguerreotype in Case for 25 Cents.—Rees & Co., as formerly known, now McClave & Merritt, having their new and novel machine, which was exhibited at Crystal Palace, now in full operation, will in future take pictures, in case, complete, for 25 cents.

The seventh advertisement appeared  on October 13, 1854.  A Daguerreotype in Case for 25 cents, at McClave & Merritt’s, (formerly Rees & Co.,) 385  Broadway.

The eighth advertisement appeared on October 19, 1854.  Immense Success.—A Daguerreotype in Case for twenty-five cents.  McClave & Merritt, formerly Rees & Co., 385 Broadway, are now enabled, by the help of their new and novel machine, to give a daguerreotype, in a neat morocco case, all complete for 25 cents.

The ninth advertisement appeared on October 31, 1854.  A Daguerreotype in Case for 25 Cents, at McClave & Merritt’s, formerly Rees & Co., 385 Broadway, between White and Walker streets.

McClave & Merritt are listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry but, John does not mention that they were partners, or the connection to Rees & Co.

Mr. McCarty

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1857                  Room in Beaver’s Building, next to the Telegraph office, Lewisburg,                                                  Pennsylvania.                                                                                                                        1857-1858       Rooms above Christ & Caldwell’s Drug Store, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

Mr. McCarty was recorded in two advertisements and one announcement in the Lewisburg Chronicle (Lewisburg, Pennsylvania).  The first advertisement ran from February 6 to May 26, 1857.  This Way, Ladies and Gentlemen!  For good, durable, cheap and beautiful Pictures.

Ambrotype Likenesses of a very superior quality on a new and improved  plan, far surpassing the Daguerreotype.  They are not reversed, but show everything in its true position—are without the glare of the Daguerreotype, and hence may be seen in any view; they are taken in one fifth of the time of a Daguerreotype, and therefore better for taking small Children, which require but a second in a bright light, and on dark or rainy days are taken as quick as Daguerreotypes in the clearest days; they are far more durable than any picture ever made by light, being taken on plate glass to which another plate of the same is hermetically sealed with an indestructible cement, by which the picture retains its brilliancy for ages; and it will not corrode by acids, nor injured by weather or climate.

Copies of Daguerreotypes, Oil Paintings, engravings, or any other object whatever, are made by this process finer than by any other known.  Portraits set in elegant frames of morocco, or fancy cases, gold lockets, breast pins, finger rings, &c. &c. at short notice.

Also, Daguerreotypes which for true and faithful life likenesses are not surpassed.  Of either of the above mentioned species of Portraits, the value is undeniable.  They lighten the sorrows of absence or death, by granting us to behold a beloved relative or prized friend almost as distinctly as if present.  Mother!  father!  sisters!  brothers!  Friends!  what would you not give if the faces of the lost might still and ever smile upon you as in life?  Then procure Portraits ere too late!

Charges moderate, and Likenesses warranted to please.  Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c. copied.  Out-door Views and Miniatures of Deceased Persons taken at the shortest notice.  Remember the place—Room in Beaver’s building, next the Telegraph office, Lewisburg. M’Carty, Artist.  We Study To Please.

The announcement appeared on May 22, 1857.  M’Carty, Daguerrean Artist, has stopped in Lewisburg several months, and done a very large and satisfactory business.  His pictures are clear and life-like, and prices moderate.  Next Wednesday he will finish his visit here, and all who desire one of his pictures, should call on or before that time, as he will positively leave next morning.  Rooms next to the chronicle and Telegraph office.

The second advertisement ran from October 2, 1857 to October 1, 1858.  M’Carty, the Cheap Picture Man, Back Again!  We take this method of informing the citizens of Lewisburg and surrounding country, that we are again with them for a short time, and now offer them a better article at lower prices than ever heretofore.  We have taken the old stand above Christ & Caldwell’s Drug Store, and having much better light than we had in our old rooms, and more convenient rooms in every respect, we shall be better able to accommodate.  Persons having pictures of deceased friends or relatives which they would like to have copied or transferred to paper on a much larger scale, can have it done on short notice, and the copies will be warranted to be equally as good , and sometimes better than those which they are taken from.  Persons wanting Photographs can have them for prices ranging from $5 to $20.  Pictures of persons confined to their rooms through sickness, and of deceased persons taken at the shortest notice, at their residences:  pictures of young children taken in one second in a bright light.  Outdoor Views of buildings, &c., taken to order.  Ambrotype pictures taken on dark and rainy days quicker than Daguerreotypes on the clearest and brightest.  Pictures from 50 cts. to $20, to suit the purchaser.  We extend a cordial invitation to all to call and see us and examine our specimens, whether they want pictures or not.  Remember the place, rooms over Christ & Caldwell’s Mammoth Drug Store.  We study to please.  M’Carty, Artist.

N. B.—Instructions given in the art, and apparatus furnished at the lowest prices. Persons wishing to learn the business can now have an opportunity not often met with.

Mr. McCarty is not recorded in other photograph directories as being in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

R. B. McBride

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1852-1853       Rooms in Giesy’s Frame Building, Third Floor, One door East of the Hocking                                   Valley Bank, Lancaster, Ohio.

R. B. McBride was recorded in five advertisements and three announcements in The Weekly Lancaster Gazette (Indianapolis, Indiana). The first advertisement ran from October 21 to December 23, 1853. Daguerreotypes.  All Persons wishing to obtain superior Daguerreotype pictures, “warranted to please” at a very reasonable price, will do well to call at my rooms, in Giesy’s frame building, third floor, entrance one door East of the Hocking Valley Bank.

The first announcement appeared on January 13, 1853.  Likenesses.—See the advertisement of Mr. McBride.  An examination of his specimens will give a good idea of his capacity for taking good pictures and insure him hosts of customers.

The second advertisement ran from January 13 to March 10, 1853.  Daguerreotypes.  R. B. McBride, is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes in the most approved style and upon terms that cannot fail to meet the approbation of all.  Daguerreotypes of children, of any age, are executed here as perfectly as for a grown person.

Persons wishing Daguerreotypes and all others are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.  He is receiving, and will keep on hand, almost all styles of cases, so that all can be suited.

P. S. Instructions given in this most beautiful and fascinating art, on the most reasonable terms.

Rooms in the frame building belonging to Mr. Geisy.  Entrance one door West of the Hocking Valley Bank.

The third advertisement ran from April 7 to October 6, 1853.  Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes in the most approved style, having just obtained a whole or mammoth Apparatus of a superior kind, with which he can take Daguerreotypes about half as large as life, and warrants satisfaction in every case.  He will keep on hand almost every style of case and also a superior lot of Gold lockets.

Persons wishing Daguerreotypes and all others are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.  P. S.  Instructions given in this, the most beautiful and fascinating of all arts, upon the most reasonable terms. Rooms in Mr. Giesy’s Framed Building.  Entrance one door West of the Hocking Valley Bank.  Lancaster, March 18, 1853.  R. B. McBride.

The second announcement appeared on August 4, 1853.  Daguerreotype Likenesses.—On last Thursday we called in the daguerrean rooms of Mr. McBride, and passed an agreeable hour in exchanging the numerous likenesses hanging around the room.  We believe that he has some of the finest specimens any where to be met with.  They possess a naturalness and a perfection of expression at once striking.  Every lineament is completely drawn, and life itself appears in the counterpart.  Mr. McBride has succeeded in a voiding that stiffness and sternest of countenance usually apparent in Daguerreotype portraits.  We doubt not he will find abundant encouragement.  His room is very finely situated and the light admirably arranged to suit the end desired.  You will find him in Guisey’s building, Main Street, west side of the H. V. Bank.

The fourth advertisement ran from August 25 to November 3, 1853.  Daguerreotype Sky-Light Rooms.  The subscriber, in calling the attention of the citizens of Lancaster and the surrounding country, to the subject of Daguerreotyping, feel warranted in saying, from an experience of over four years, that he is prepared to execute Daguerreotypes in the most approved style, and warrants entire satisfaction in every case.

He will keep constantly on hand a fine variety of Daguerreotype Stock, and a superior lot of Gold Lockets.  Persons wishing daguerreotypes, and all others, are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.  P. S.  Instructions given in this most beautiful art, on very reasonable terms, and Apparatus furnished if desired.  Rooms in Giesy’s frame building, one door west of the Hocking Valley Bank.

The third announcement appeared on December 8, 1853.  Daguerreotypes.—it will be seen by referring to his advertisement that V. M. Griswold has purchased the daguerrean establishment of R. B. McBride, and is prepared to take likenesses in a superior style.  Mr. Griswold is one of the first Artist in the country, and we take great pleasure in welcoming him among us.  See his advertisement and give him a call.

The fifth advertisement ran from December 8, 1853 to October 26, 1854.  Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber having purchased the establishment of R. B. McBride, will be pleased to accommodate all who may require his services in the above line.  He is provided with the best modern instruments, and is prepared to put up pictures in the latest and most approved style.  Hours from 8 o’clock until 4.  V. M. Griswold.

N. B. Instructions given in the art and apparatus furnished if desired.

R. B. McBride is not recorded in other photographic directories.