Category Archives: Daguerreotypes

Amasa Holcolmb

Daguerreotypes,

1839                Address Unknown, [Southwick, Massachusetts.]

July or August, 1839. The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography.  (New York, New York).  James T. White & Co. 1893, Vol. III, P. 311.  Amasa Holcolmbe…He constructed the first instrument and took the first Daguerrean portrait ever taken in this country, in July or August, 1839 with an instrument he had made for a New York order…

From:  Wikipedia; Amasa Holcomb was an American farmer, surveyor, civil engineer, businessman, and manufacturer of surveying instruments and telescopes.Born:June 18, 1787, Southwick, Massachusetts.  Died: 1875,  Southwick, Massachusetts.

Amasa Holcolmb is not recorded in other photographic directories.  This claim has not been collaborated or verified with additional sources.  Variant spelling Amasa Holcolmbe.

Hoegl & Stacy

Daguerreotypes, ,

1846                Room in the Western Exchange Hotel, Carrollton, Ohio.

Hoegl & Stacy were recorded in an advertisement that ran from October 2 to 9, 1846 in The Carroll Free Press (Carrollton, Ohio).  Photographic Miniatures.  Messrs. Hoegl & Stacy Would respectfully say to the citizens of Carrollton, that they propose remaining with them a few days, and have taken a room in the Western Exchange Hotel, Where they are prepared to take Daguerreotype likenesses, single or in groups, put up in cases in the latest and most beautiful style, either with or without colors.  None but those who have lost companions or friends can appreciate those most valuable keep sakes.

Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens, and after sitting for a likeness, if not suited, they are not compelled to take it.  Children that are old enough to sit still from 20 to 40 seconds, can theirs taken equally as well as older persons.  Aged persons and invalids waited upon at their private dwellings.  Instructions given in every branch of the art, on the most reasonable terms.  Room open from 9 o’clock, A. M. to 5 P. M.        October 2, 1846.

Hoegl & Stacy are not recorded in other photographic directories.  Listed in Ohio Photographers, 1839-1900, Josiah Stacy is recorded in Cleveland in 1846-1847 but it is unknown if they are the same person.

Hodgkinson

Daguerreotypes, ,

1843                Address and location unknown possibly Brooklyn, New York.

Hodgkinson was recorded in an announcement that appeared on October 19, 1843 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat (Brooklyn, New York).  Fair of the Brooklyn Institute….The colored Daguerreotypes, by Hodgkinson, are very fine.

Hodgkinson does not appear in other photographic directories.

Joseph Hobday

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia.

Joseph Hobday was recorded in an announcement that appeared on July 26, 1854 in the Daily Evening Star (Washington, D. C.)  Portsmouth Correspondence….A day or two since, we paid a visit to the Daguerrean rooms of Mr. Joseph Hobday, on High street, and were much pleased with the specimens of art exhibited.  Having recently perfected some new and important arrangements for obtaining shades of light, he gives a picture differing in no essential particular from nature.  A Daguerreotype of a group of four brothers—who, after a separation of many years had again met around the family altar, and who designed this as a present to their parents as a memento—attracted much attention, the execution of which reflects great credit upon Mr. Hobday, and stamps him as an artist of the first rank.

Joseph Hobday is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Hoard & Loucks

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1857-1858       Hawley Block, adjoining and over the Post Office, Jamestown, New York

Hoard & Loucks (L. C. Hoard) was recorded in an announcement and two advertisements in the Jamestown Journal (Jamestown, New York).  The announcement appeared on October 23, 1857.  Internal Improvement.—That portion of the Hawley (now Hall) Block fronting upon Third street, and West of Andrews & Stephen’s Store, is undergoing repair.  The first floor has been lowered a couple of feet or so, and is now easily accessible from the street.  The room over the Post Office formerly occupied as a music store has been fitted up with a magnificent sky-light, and otherwise adapted to the use of Messrs. Hoard & Loucks, Daguerreotypists, who are to soon take possession. They will also occupy the rooms west of the Post –Office formerly occupied for a harness shop, and which are being remodeled for their benefit.  Altogether, the changes are decided improvements.

The first advertisement ran from January 1 to June 4, 1858.  To The Public.  The new Photograph Gallery adjoining and over the Post Office, in the Hawley Block, is now in readiness for the reception and accommodation of visitors.  We are now prepared to make any style of Picture, from the Daguerreotype to the finest Photograph on paper, put up in good order in any kind of Case or Frame you may wish.  We shall keep on hand the best selection of stock to sell at wholesale or retail; at the same time you may expect our prices to correspond with the times.  We solicit a call from you whether you wish pictures or not.  Come and examine our specimens; also our facilities for doing good work.  Hoard & Loucks.  Jamestown, Dec. 22, 1857.

The second advertisement ran from May 28 to July 2, 1858.  One Thousand young men and women wanted with a capital of from 1 to 5 Dollars to sit for any of the styles of Pictures now in use.  For further particulars call on Hoard & Loucks, at the Post Office Picture Gallery.

Hoard & Loucks do not appear in other photographic directories.

L. M. Hoadley

Albatypes, Daguerreotypes, ,

1844                Between Chicopee Bank and Exchange Hotel, Springfield, Massachusetts.        1844                3d story of Byers’ building, Elm Street, over Post Office, Springfield,                                                  Massachusetts.

L. M. Hoadley is recorded in two announcements and two advertisements in the Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts). The first advertisement ran from April 20 to May 20, 1844. Daguerreotype Miniatures.  L. M. Hoadley, who is aquainted with all the latest improvements in this interesting art, is prepared to furnish Miniatures, and copies of paintings, in a style not to be surpassed.  Miniatures taken by this new process, have none of that death like appearance which has hitherto been the objection to Daguerreotype miniatures, as they are taken without the direct rays of the sun upon the face, rendered permanent upon the plate.  Correct likenesses guaranteed.  Price from two to two and a half dollars.

Please call and examine specimens at his room in the 3d story of Byers’ building, Main Street;—entrance between the Chicopee Bank and Exchange Hotel.

The first announcement appeared on  May 6, 1844.  Daguerreotype Portrait.—We would refer those who wish to get Miniatures of themselves or friends to the advertisement of Mr. Hoadley, in another column, who takes likenesses by the Daguerreotype process.—We have examined some of his specimens and think them the best we ever saw by this new remarkable art.  For a trifling sum a person may get an indelible and correct likeness, without any flattery, ad in a very few minutes of time.  We would recommend Mr. Hoadley, as a person who understands his business, and accomplishes all he undertakes.

The second announcement appeared on May 17, 1844.  Mr. Hoadley has removed his Daguerreotype business to the rooms in the 3d story over the Post Office, in Elm-street

The second advertisement ran from May 21 to July 10, 1844.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  L. M. Hoadley, who is aquainted with all the latest improvements in this interesting art, is prepared to furnish Miniatures, and copies of paintings, in a style not to be surpassed.  Miniatures taken by this new process, have none of that death like appearance which has hitherto been the objection to Daguerreotype miniatures, as they are taken without the direct rays of the sun upon the face, rendered permanent upon the plate.  Correct likenesses guaranteed.  Price from two to two and a half dollars.

Please call and examine specimens at his room in the 3d story of Byers’ building, Elm Street; —entrance between the Post Office and Thompson & Co.’s Express office.    Springfield, April 20.

L. M. Hoadley is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Louis L. Hitt

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1859                Residence of T. A. Martin, Market Street, McArthur, Ohio.

Louis L. Hitt[1] was recorded in an announcement and an advertisement in the M’Arthur Democrat.  (McArthur, Ohio).   On February 3, 1859.   Daguerreotypes.—We direct attention to the advertisement of Mr. Hitt, in to-day’s paper.  Get your picture taken while you have the opportunity.

Advertisement ran from February 3 to May 12, 1859 in M’Arthur Democrat (McArthur, Ohio).  Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!  Right at McArthur is the place to get your Picture!  Mr. L. L. Hitt Has just come to town and wishes all to come and see his Fine Art Pictures.  He is taking pictures in the latest style and at the lowest prices ever taken in this country.  He has all kinds of Frames and Cases, from 65 cents to four dollars.  You will find his Gallery at the residence of T. A. Martin, on Market street, at the sign of the Flag.  Call Soon!  N. B.—Careful Instruction given to every one wishing to learn the Art.

L. L. Hitt is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as L. L. Hill active in McArthur in 1860. Louis L. Hitt is also recorded in Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 as being active in Columbus in the 1850’s, McArthur 1860-1865, and Ironton from 1866 to 1884.

[1] Identification of first name from Ohio Photographers 1839-1900.

George Harrison Hite

Daguerreotypes, Portrait Painter, Talbotype, , , , , , , , , , , ,

1850                247 Broadway, New York, New York.

George Harrison Hite was recorded in two announcements and seven advertisements.  The first announcement ran on June 18, 1850 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Fine Arts.—Samuel R. Fanshaw & George H. Hite[1], miniature and portrait painters, have associated with W. & F. Langenheim, the celebrated Daguerreotype and Talbotype artist of Philadelphia, and purchased the splendid National Miniature Gallery, established by Edwards, Anthony & Clark, 247 Broadway, corner Murray street, where they will superintend the sittings for Daguerreotypes.  Their Talbotype miniatures and portraits, which are taken upon ivory, ivory-paper, etc., may be seen in the above gallery.  There is but one prevailing opinion, that they possess all the truthfulness of a good Daguerreotype, with all the artistic merit that has characterized the former highly finished miniatures of those artists.  For further evidence; please call and see them.

The first advertisement ran on June 27 & 28, 1850 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Fine Arts.—Talbotypes and Daguerreotypes.—The subscribers having purchased the National Miniature Gallery, 247 Broadway, (late E. White’s) are prepared to take Talbotype Portraits of all sizes, up to the size of life.  The fidelity of likeness, and the beautiful finish of these pictures, gain them greater popularity every day.  Daguerreotypes taken in the most approved style.  The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens at our establishment, 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.

The second advertisement ran from July 3 to 6, 1850 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Fine Arts.—Talbotypes and Daguerreotypes.—The subscribers having purchased the National Miniature Gallery, 247 Broadway, (late E. White’s) are prepared to take Talbotype Portraits of all sizes, up to the size of life.  The fidelity of likeness, and the beautiful finish of these pictures, gain them greater popularity every day.  Daguerreotypes taken in the most approved style.  The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens at our establishment, 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.

The third advertisement appeared on July 10, 1850 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Fine Arts.—Talbotypes, or Portraits on Ivory and ivory paper, are daily taken in a superior style, and in any size required up to the size of life, at the National Miniature Gallery.  Daguerreotypes taken in the most artistical style.  The public are invited to examine specimens at 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.

The fourth advertisement ran from July 14 to 17, 1850.  In The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Fine Arts.—Talbotypes, or Portraits on Ivory and ivory paper, are daily taken in a superior style, and in any size required up to the size of life, at the National Miniature Gallery.  Daguerreotypes taken in the most artistical style.  The public are invited to examine specimens at 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.

The Fifth advertisement ran on July 18 & 19, 1850 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Fine Arts.—Talbotypes, or Portraits on Ivory and ivory paper and glass, and daguerreotypes are daily taken by the subscribers, in a superior style, and in any size required up to the size of life. The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens at the National Miniature Gallery, 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.

The sixth advertisement ran on July 16 & 20, 1850 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  Fine Arts—Talbotypes, or Portraits on Ivory, Ivory Paper and Glass, and Daguerreotypes, are daily taken by the subscribers in a superior style, and in any size required up to the size of life.  The public are respectfully invited to examine specimens at the National Miniature Gallery, 247 Broadway.  Hite, Langenheim &  Fanshaw.

The seventh advertisement appeared on August 29, 1850 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  To Artists.—An artists who understands Miniature Portrait Painting in oil and water colors, and who can give proof of his talents, can find employment at the National Miniature Gallery, No. 247 Broadway.  None but competent persons need apply.  Hite, Langenheim & Fanshaw.

The second announcement appeared on October 9, 1851 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  The Daguerreotypes At The Fair….The likeness of Mr. Hite, the miniature painter, is exquisite…. (Root Daguerreotype).

[1] The New York Historical Society Dictionary Of Artist in America 1564-1860.  Records both George Harrison Hite and Samuel Raymond Fanshaw as portrait and miniature painter.

 

J. B. Hitchcock

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                7 Main Street, Taunton, Massachusetts.

J. B. Hitchcock was recorded in an advertisement that ran from December 17 to 31, 1850 in the Taunton Daily Gazette (Taunton, Massachusetts).  Bristol County Daguerrean Gallery, No. 7 Main Street, Taunton, over E. D. Tisdale’s Store.  Pictures taken at any hour during the day, without regard to weather, and in all cases entire satisfaction is guaranteed.  J. B. Hitchcock, Proprietor.

J. B. Hitchcock is not recorded in other photographic directories.