Category Archives: Daguerreotypes

Charles M. Ising

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , ,

1856                Eighth and Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

Charles M. Ising was recorded in the Photographic and Fine Arts Journal (New York, New York) on April 1, 1856. In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.

Ising, Arch St.—Some pretty fair photographs and daguerreotypes. The great defect is want of softness in the photographs especially, the daguerreotypes are better in this respect, but are wanting in sharpness.

Charles M. Ising is recorded in other photographic directories, but is recorded here because of the first-hand account of his work.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.

 

 

 

Irvin & Bablin/Ravlen & Irving

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1853                Rooms over T. lavender’s Grocery Store, Lansingburgh, New York.

Irvin & Bablin/Ravlen & Irving were recorded in two announcements in the Lansingburgh Democrat (Lansingburgh, New York).  The first announcement appeared on February 3, 1853.  Messrs. Irvin & Bablin, Daguerrian Artists, have opened a Gallery in this village in the room over T. Lavender’s Grocery Store, where they are prepared to receive calls from the ladies and gentlemen of this place.  They have already transferred the countenances of several of our citizens in such a manner that they almost seem to speak.  From what we know of their skill, we are satisfied that they are artists of considerable merit, and they invite an inspection of their work.  Give them a call.

The second announcement appeared on February 10, 1853.  Ravlen & Irving, daguerrean artists, have just received a new invoice of splendid Pearl, Velvet, and Ivory Inlaid cases, for Daguerreotypes.  Since their arrival in this village they have been doing a regular land office building.

Using Craig’s Daguerreian Registry it appears that Irvin/Irving is probably James Irving who was active in Troy, New York which is only 4½ miles away from Lansingburgh.  Bablin/Ravlen is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Samuel Hutton

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                South Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

Samuel Hutton is recorded on April 1, 1856 in the Photographic and Fine Arts Journal (New York, New York).  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.

Hutton. — This is a neat gallery, and the pictures are clear and clean. Specimens somewhat above the common order.

Samuel Hutton is recorded in other photographic directories, but is recorded here because of the first-hand account of his work.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.

 

Thomas Hutchinson

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                Second and Callowhill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] 

Thomas Hutchinson is recorded on April 1, 1856 in the Photographic and Fine Arts Journal (New York, New York).  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.

Hutchinson.—Very superior daguerreotypes, very clean and sharp; greater softness, however, would be a desideratum. His colored daguerreotypes are excellent.

Hutchinson is recorded in other photographic directories, but is recorded here because of the first-hand account of his work.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.

 

Daniel S. Huntoon

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849-1850       82 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Daniel S. Huntoon  was recorded in an advertisement that ran from July 23 to September 19, 1849 in the Worcester Daily Spy (Worcester, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotypes for 75 Cents, at 82 Main Street.  D. S. Huntoon, proprietor of the City Daguerreotype Gallery, formerly owned and occupied by S. Williams, Wait’s Block, No. 82 Main Street, nearly opposite the Franklin Hotel, first door above the Central School House.

The rooms are perfectly adapted to the business, where he is now prepared to execute Daguerreotype Likenesses equal to those taken or exhibited at any other establishment in this City.  Those in want of Perfect Likenesses are invited to call.

Daniel Huntoon is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Worcester Massachusetts in 1850.

Mr. Huntington

Daguerreotypes, ,

1841                Rooms at Wheelock’s, Barre, Massachusetts.

Mr. Huntington was recorded in an announcement on July 30, 1841 in the Barre Gazette (Barre, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotype.  Mr. Huntington, who has taken rooms for a few days at Wheelock’s takes miniatures by this wonderful art, in the best style.  We sat a minute and a quarter before the magic box the other day, when he caught us nice as a pin.  The likeness is so perfect as to be universally pronounced that of a remarkably handsome youth—albeit, we would not vouch for its effect on children who might see it.  There is no mistake about the gentleman or his apparatus, and those who wish for their perfect likenesses would do well to give him a call.  N. B. Those so plain that their portraits need flattery, had better not attend, as the apparatus cannot be adapted to such an end.

Mr. Huntington is not recorded A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900 or  in other photographic directories.

William F. Hunter

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854-1856                   252 Broadway, New York, New York.[1]

William F. Hunter was recorded in two advertisements, one announcement and one article in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  The first advertisement appeared on July 29, 1854.  Daguerreotype Gallery For Sale.—This Gallery is in a fine location, and well fitted up, with a sky light and every convenience.  Any person who purchases this gallery will be taught the business.  Further particulars can be learned of Wm. F. Hunter, 252 Broadway, opposite City Hall.

The announcement appeared on November 6, 1854.  At A Meeting Of The Sale Makers’ Guard, held on the return of the annual excursion on Friday evening, at the drill room, Centre market, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted—

Resolved, that the thanks of the company be tendered to the following gentlemen for the prizes and good wishes so respectfully given to us on our third annual excursion to…Wm. F. Hunter, order for daguerreotypes;…William F, Hunter, order for daguerreotypes and frame;…

The second advertisement appeared on  June 14, 1855.  Photograph Operator Wanted.—One Who understands the business perfectly can get a fine situation at Hunter’s gallery, 252 Broadway.

The article ran on January 1, 1856 in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York).  The article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Hunter’s—I was pleased to observe that the proprietor of this gallery is still hunting after the best method for daguerreotyping.  May the hunter be successful.  “The games afoot, follow your spirit,” &c.

William F. Hunter is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry, but is recorded here because of the first-hand account of his work.  Also the fact that the he is selling the gallery on July 29, 1854 indicates that he may have been at this location for some time.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.

 

J. Hunter

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Rooms over Rhodes and Smith’s, Hannibal, Missouri.

J. Hunter appeared in an announcement on March 27, 1851 in the Western Union (Hannibal, Missouri). Daguerreotypes. J. Hunter would inform the citizens of Hannibal and vicinity that he will only continue through this week in Hannibal.  Those wishing Portraits would do well to call at his Rooms over Rhodes and Smith’s.

J. Hunter does not appear in other photographic directories.

Hunt

Daguerreotypes,

1856                Corner of Broome Street, New York, New York.[1]

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

Hunt’s cor. Broome — I cannot say much for these pictures, the most, that they are passable. Some however would seem to have come from the artist’s hand.

Hunt is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry with the note attached that it is not Cornelius or Caleb Hunt and is included here because of the first-hand account of his work.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.

 

Hunt

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                Bowery, New York, New York.[1]

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

Hunt’s, Bowery—This artist seems thoroughly to understand that when a silver plate is coated with dry iodine, exposed to an accelerator and then transferred to the camera, that a shadow of a person placed before it will be impressed upon the plate. May such knowledge meet with its reward.

Hunt is not recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry and is included here because of the first-hand account of his work.  Cornelius D. Hunt also on Bowery, is also recorded in this article so the possibility of this being him is slim.

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.  Possibly Caleb Hunt but john does not list him at this address.