Category Archives: Daguerreotypes

S. L. J. Hillick

Daguerreotypes, ,

1846                82 Owego Street, over G. H. Collins Tailoring Shop, Ithaca, New York.

S. L. J. Hillick was recorded in an advertisement that ran from March 11 to April 15, 1846 in the Ithaca Journal & General Advertiser (Ithaca, New York). S. L. J. Hillick”s Daguerrian Gallery, Over G. H. Collins Tailoring Shop, No. 82 Owego street, Ithaca. Portraits taken on small or large plates, of one person or in groups of from two to six.  The best chemicals and materials necessary in the business furnished at moderate prices.  Pupils instructed and guaranteed to be proficient in the art.  Two or three wanted.  January 27, 1846.

S. L. J. Hillick is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. B. Hill

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1852-1853       Thompson’s Brick Building, North East Corner of the Square, Fayetteville,                                     Tennessee.                                                                                                                                1853                   Rooms in the west end new brick, on the south side of the Square, second                                     story, Fayetteville, Tennessee.                                                                                          1854                   Rooms in the west end new brick, on the south side of the Square, second                                     story, over Buchanan & Russell’s Store, Fayetteville, Tennessee.                    1855-1856        Odd Fellows’ Hall, Fayetteville, Tennessee.                                                                1856-1857        Rooms South Side of Square, next door to Dr. McNelley’s Office, Up-Stairs,                                    Fayetteville, Tennessee.                                                                                                     1857                   Gallery Two Doors East of M’Elroy & M’Kinney’s Drug Store, Up-Stairs,                                              Fayetteville, Tennessee.

J. B. Hill was recorded in one announcement and six advertisements in the Fayetteville Observer (Fayetteville, Tennessee). The first advertisement ran from November 18, 1852 to September 15, 1853 Daguerrean. The subscriber respectfully informs the public that he has taken a room in Thompson’s Brick Building, North East Corner of the Square, Fayetteville, where he will wait on Ladies and Gentlemen who may wish Likenesses taken by this Beautiful and Inimitable method.  To parents, children, husbands, wives and friends, it affords an opportunity of procuring at small expense, and almost without loss of time, a most Perfect Lifelike Portrait which can be obtained in no other way.—When we call to mind uncertainty of life, the ordinary though sometimes painful separation of families and friends, together with the ravages of time, it becomes a matter of much interest and importance to secure the features of “the loved ones at home,” before death, distance, or the lapse of time renders it impossible.

Having taken lessons of Mr. F. N. Hughes—the best Daguerrean Artist in the Western States—and furnished himself with a superior camera and implements, the subscriber flatters himself he will be able to give the most entire satisfaction.  The Ladies, who are always judges in matters of taste, are especially invited to call and examine his work and specimens.  A great variety of Cases, of different sizes and quality, will be kept constantly on hand.  Prices very moderate.  J. B. Hill.

The second advertisement ran from September 22 to October 13, 1853.  Miniatures.  From the solicitations of some who are wishing to have Miniatures taken, I have concluded to remain in Fayetteville for a few days.  My stay will be short—and all those wishing likenesses of themselves or friends, will do well to call immediately.  When we reflect on the havoc that disease is making among our friends, it becomes an object with us to secure at least the form of the loved one ere death has taken them from our gaze forever.

It would be unnecessary for me to say anything with regard to the style of my work, of this all are acquainted; suffice it to say, that no picture will be allowed to leave my room unless it be a perfect likeness.  Rooms in the west end new brick, on the south side of the Square, second story.  J. B. Hill.

The announcement ran on August 17, 1854.  Daguerreotypes The subscriber has returned to Fayetteville, and has taken the rooms he has heretofore occupied, over Buchanan & Russell’s Store, and is prepared to put up Daguerreotypes of all sizes, styles, and prices.  As he is determined to remain but a short time those who wish Pictures will do well to call soon.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 4 P. M.   J. B. Hill.

The third advertisement ran from September 13, 1855 to May 15, 1856.  Daguerreotypes!!  J. B. Hill, Grateful for the patronage he has heretofore received from this community, again offers his services as an Artist to the ladies and Gentlemen of Fayetteville and vicinity.  Rooms at Odd Fellows’ Hall.

The Fourth advertisement ran from May 22, 1856 to February 12, 1857.  J. B. Hill, Daguerrean and Ambrotype Artist, Rooms south side of the Square, next door to Dr. McNelley’s office, up stairs, Fayetteville, Tenn.

The fifth advertisement ran from February 19 to September 17, 1857.  Ambrotypes.  I take this method of informing my old friends and the public generally, that I am now fitting up and will in a few days open in Fayetteville a large Sky-Light Gallery, which will enable me to furnish better Pictures than have ever before been taken in the place.  Those wanting Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, or Photographs, are respectfully invited to visit my Gallery and examine specimens and prices before buying elsewhere, as I am determined to work on terms as favorable as any Artist in Tennessee.  Children taken in one second.  Great care and attention given to copying Daguerreotypes or other pictures.  All work warranted to give satisfaction.

The Ladies are politely invited to call.  Gallery two doors east of M’Elroy & M’Kinney’s Drug Store—up stairs.  J. B. Hill.

The sixth advertisement ran from September 17 to October 22, 1857.  Sky-Light Gallery.  The subscriber begs leave to say to his many friends and the public generally, that he has so far recovered his health as to enable him to re-open his Gallery, North side of the Square, for the reception of those wishing pictures.

Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, or Ambrotypes, plain or raised, and every style of Picture taken in the highest style of the art, and warranted to give satisfaction.  Prices very moderate.  A call is solicited.  J. B. Hill.

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

Higgins

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1851                Rooms in Caldwell Building, Fremont, Ohio.

Higgins of the firm Maxwell & Higgins was recorded in an announcement and an advertisement in the 1851 Fremont Weekly Freeman (Fremont, Ohio).  The announcement ran on May 31, 1851. Paragraphs for all to read.  Maxwell & Higgins have opened a Daguerrean Gallery in the Caldwell building.  An excellent opportunity to obtain first rate likenesses.  See their advertisement in another column of the Freeman.

The advertisement ran from May 31 to August 2, 1851 in the Fremont Weekly Freeman (Fremont, Ohio).  Daguerreotypes!  Maxwell & Higgins Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Fremont and vicinity, that they are prepared to take Daguerrean Likenesses in all kinds of weather, and in a manner which cannot be surpassed by any.

Their apparatus new and of the best quality, Large size Camera which has been tested by one of the best operators in Cleveland.  Mr. Maxwell who will be the principal operator, has given his attention to the art for some time past and took lessons and operated with Mr. T. L. Kennan, also received additional instructions of Johnson & Fellows the most experienced and successful artists of Cleveland.  And has made arrangements so that he will receive immediately all improvements or new discoveries in the Art.  Rooms in the Caldwell Building a few doors south of Mr. Zieglers new Store.

Higgins is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Maxwell is also not listed in other directories (as being active in Fremont).  P. Maxwell is recorded in two advertisements, the first  ran on October 9 to December 30, 1852 in the Fremont Weekly Freeman. The second advertisement ran on January 27 to April 16, 1853 in the Fremont Journal.  It is possible that they are the same person, but at this point it is only speculation. To complicate matters Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list an A. D. Maxwell as being active in Marietta, Ohio in 1853, which is about 197 miles away.  Craig list T. L. Kennan as being active in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on July 5, 1849.  It’s unknown if they are the same person or if he relocated to Ohio.  Johnson & Fellows are active in Cleveland in 1851.

Hicks & Jones

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1850                Room on Commercial Row, under the Odd Fellows Hall, Hannibal, Missouri.

Hicks & Jones (George H. Jones) were recorded in an advertisement that appeared on October 10, 1850 in the Western Union (Hannibal, Missouri).  Daguerrean Gallery.  Hicks & Jones, Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Hannibal and vicinity, that they have taken a room on Commercial Row, immediately under the Odd Fellow’s Hall, where they are prepared to execute all kinds of work in the Daguerrean Art in the latest improved style; miniatures set in beautiful shell or morocco cases, also in lockets, breast-pins, finger rings, watch keys, &c., &c.  Being convinced, from past experience, that we can fully satisfy all who may encourage us, public patronage is solicited.  Those wishing miniatures would do well to call soon, as our stay may be short.  Entire satisfaction given, or no charge.

P. S. Instruction given in the Art, and an apparatus furnished on reasonable terms. july 25.

Hicks & Jones (George H. Jones) are not recorded in other photographic directories.

A. Hichcox

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1848-1849       Dr. Peak’s new building, Cooperstown, New York.

A Hichcox (A. Hickcox) is recorded in two advertisements in The Freeman’s Journal  (Cooperstown, New York).  The first advertisement ran from December 30, 1848 to January 27, 1849.  Daguerrian Gallery.  “Secure the shadow ere the substance fade.”  A. Hickcox announces to the public, that he has just fitted up rooms and opened a Gallery in Dr. Peak’s new building, (up stairs,) for the purpose of taking Miniatures by the Daguerreian process, and invites all desirous of obtaining not only a faithful representation of their faces and forms, but a good picture, to give him a call.

He has a new and greatly improved process, by which he is enabled to give a boldness of outline, distinctness, and brilliancy to his pictures unsurpassed.  My instrument is of the very best German glass, and takes everything distinctly, which is very desirable, especially in taking the eyes.  He has also a good assortment of Lockets, Breast-pins, Rings, Watchkeys, &c., which he will sell cheap as they can be bought in the city.  Cooperstown, December 27, 1848.

The second advertisement ran on March 24 & 31, 1849.  Daguerrian Gallery.  A. Hichcox announces to the public that he will be absent from Town a short time, after which he will return and wait upon all who may want Daguerreotypes.

A. Hichcox or A. Hickcox are not recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list an Ambrose Hickox active in 1859 in Corning, New York.  It’s unknown if they are the same person.

T. Hewitt

Daguerreotypes, ,

1855                Webster’s Building, up stairs, Fort Plain, New York.

T. Hewitt was recorded in an advertisement and an announcement. The advertisement ran from January 18 to September 20, 1855 in the Mohawk Valley Register (Fort Plain, New York).

Hewitt’s Excelsior Daguerrean Rooms.  The undersigned takes this method to inform the citizens of Fort Plain and vicinity that he has improved his facilities for taking Good Daguerreotypes by the addition of an excellent Sky Light, and the latest improved apparatus connected as in Fair Weather.  Miniature Daguerreotypes for Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., neatly taken.  His assortment of Cases and Plates for single persons and groups cannot be surpassed.—Satisfaction given or no pay asked.  All are invited to call and examine Specimens.  Rooms in Webster’s Building, up stairs.        T. Hewitt.

The announcement appeared on August 10, 1855 in The Freeman’s Journal (Cooperstown, New York).  Destructive Fire At Fort Plain.—A large fire occurred at Fort Point on Friday last, resulting in the entire loss of Diefendorf’s and Wieting’s blocks, and a part of Webster block.  The losses so far as ascertained areas follows:.. Second floor H. Wentworth daguerrean rooms.  Total loss.  Said to be about $500….Webster Block.—…Hewitt’s Daguerrian rooms.  Part of stock saved in a damaged condition.  Loss $100; no insurance.

T. Hewitt in Fort Plain, NY is not recorded in other photographic directories. In Craig’s Daguerreian Registry John list a Thaddeus E. Hewitt active in Amsterdam, NY in 1859 it is possible but unknown if they are the same person.

 

Hewett & Brown

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1852-1855       Corner Fifth & Main Streets, Louisville, Kentucky.

Hewett & Brown (J. M. Hewett & T. F. Brown) were recorded in three advertisements.  The first  advertisement ran from March 10, 1852 to January 13, 1853 in the Bardstown Herald (Bardstown, Kentucky).  Hewett’s National Daguerrean Gallery.  Louisville, KY.  Next To Northern Bank, Corner of Fifth And Main, And Opposite Louisville Journal Office.  Hewett’s old friends in Bardstown and vicinity will please call and see him when in Louisville, “The latch string is never pulled in.”  J. M. Hewett, T. F. Brown, Operators.

The second advertisement ran from January 20 to April 7, 1853 in the Bardstown Herald (Bardstown, Kentucky).  Hewett’s National Daguerrean Gallery.  Louisville, KY.  Next To Northern Bank, Corner of Fifth And Main, And Opposite Louisville Journal Office.  Hewett’s old friends in Bardstown and vicinity will please call and see him when in Louisville, “The latch string is never pulled.”  J. M. Hewett, T. F. Brown, Operators. mar. 10, ’52.

The third advertisement ran from June 5 to July 17, 1855 in the Daily Louisville Democrat (Louisville, Kentucky).  Daguerreotypes and Photographs, Corner of Fifth and main streets.  Hewett & Brown are sending out daily the finest specimens of the two arts.  They will at all times be found ready to fill all orders on short notice, either taken from life or copies from Portraits or Daguerreotypes.  Life-size Photographs made from the smallest Daguerreotypes, and furnished colored in oil or water—the best artist in the city employed to do the coloring.  Call and see specimens.

Hewett’s former customers can here obtain the same superior Daguerreotypes that have secured him premiums over all competitors at the Mechanics Fairs.   my. 9.

John M. Hewitt (Hewett) is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.  T. F. Brown is not recorded in Craig’s, John  identifies Brown as Samuel F. Brown.

Joseph Hervey

Daguerreotypes, ,

1841                Address Unknown, Cheraw, South Carolina.                                                            1842                Mr. Stanley’s Building Cheraw, South Carolina.[1]                                                             1842                Corner Second and Market Square, Cheraw, South Carolina.

Joseph Hervey was recorded in four announcements and one advertisements in the Farmers’ Gazette, and Cheraw Advertiser (Cheraw, South Carolina).  The first announcement appeared on  May 26, 1841.  The Daguerreotype.  Our readers are, doubtless, all acquainted with the name, and, perhaps, with the purpose of this exquisite invention—but they are not probably aware that our worthy and enterprising townsman, Mr. Joseph Hervey, has procured one, and is now successfully engaged in conducting its beautiful operations.  We have seen several likenesses taken by Mr. H. in this way, which are quite equal to those taken in New York and Charleston that have come under our notice.  The resemblance of the picture obtained by this means to the original is necessarily perfect.  The eye of the artist cannot be deceived, nor can his hand betray its trust, consulting your vanity at the expense of truth.  He is but the minister of Nature, and only adjusts the plate upon which she, with unerring pencil, traces each part and feature in its own form and it’s just proportions.  Those minutiae which distinguish faces that in their general lineaments most nearly resemble each other are here portrayed with surprising precision.  The mole, the pit, the wrinkle, the honorable scar yea even the careless fold in your collar, and the beautiful handiwork, upon the ladies’ lace, are all preserved.  And this is just what any one wants with a likeness,—to be faithful memorial, to distant or surviving friends, of the person and habits.  For we know that even deformities are beauties in the eyes of those who love us.—as Horace teaches in his exquisite satire.  (3. Sat. 1 Book.

Mr. Hervey deserves great credit for his enterprize, and we confidently anticipate for him a bountiful reward.  The cost of a likeness taken, in this manner is so very small (being only five or six dollars for likeness and frame), as not to be worthy of consideration in comparison with the gratification.

The second announcement appeared on April 19, 1842.  Daguerreotype Portraiture.  Mr. Hervey, respectfully announces to his friends, and the public that he will return home in a short time when he will be prepared to execute Daguerreotype Miniatures in the most perfect manner.  No charge unless a perfect specimen of the art is produced.

The third announcement appeared on May 10, 1842.  Mr. Hervey’s Daguerreotype Likenesses.—We last summer went into several establishments in the city of New York, where Daguerreotype likenesses were taken, and the specimens in Mr. Hervey’s possession, taken by himself, are fully equal to any which we saw in New York.

The fourth announcement appeared on  June 2, 1842.  Notice To Cheraw Beat Company Defaulters.  A Court Martial will be held in the Town Hall of Cheraw on the last Saturday in June next, 26th. all concerned are hereby notified to attend.  The Court will be composed of B. F. Pegues, resident, Joseph Hervey and C. I. Shiver, Esqs.  By order of W. D. Hailey, Capt. May 26, 1841.

The advertisement appeared on June 21, 1842.  A Card.  Daguerreotype Miniatures Taken every day (Sundays excepted) from 9 A. M, till 5 P. M. at the corner of Second Street and market Square.  A Correct specimens of the art or no charge.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens at the room.  J. Hervey.  June 20, 1842.

  1. Harvey was recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in February  842.

[1] Information from Partners with the Sun South Carolina Photographers, 1840-1940.

Samuel O. Hersey

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1852-1855       State Street, over Ellis, Wilder and Co.’s Store, Montpelier, Vermont.                      1855-1857       State Street, over Ellis & Bancroft’s Store, Montpelier, Vermont.

Samuel O. Hersey was recorded in five announcements and three advertisements.  The first advertisement ran from February 5 to December 30, 1852 in the Green-Mountain Freeman  (Montpelier, Vermont).  Hersey’s Daguerreotype Gallery, 2d Door East of Branch Bridge, (Over Ellis, Wilder and Co.’s Store,) State Street, Montpelier, Vt.  Where he takes Daguerreotypes equal to the best, and at the Lowest Prices.

The first announcement appeared on September 30, 1853 in the Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont).  State Fair…..Premiums..…Discretionary—Floral Hall…                          S. O. Hersey……Montpelier………Daguerreotypes……..1.00.

The second advertisement ran from December 15, 1853 to December 20, 1855 in the Green-Mountain Freeman (Montpelier, Vermont).  Hersey’s Daguerreotype Gallery, (Over Ellis, Wilder and Co.’s Store,) State Street, Montpelier.  Daguerreotypes of all sizes taken, and put up in any style desired.  No one wishing a perfect likeness should fail to call. Nov. 22, 1853.

The second announcement appeared on July 26, 1855 in the Green-Mountain Freeman.  (Montpelier, Vermont).  Hersey’s Ambrotypes.—The attention of our readers is particularly invited to the advertisement of Mr. Hersey, in another column.  The Ambrotype is a new thing in the picture-making art, and is very justly taking the place of the Daguerreotype and every other species of miniature making.  They are certainly better than anything of the kind we ever saw, and as much surpass the old Daguerreotype, as that does a pen and ink sketch.  It is clear, and bold in tone, minute and expressive, can be seen in any light and must, from the manner of taking, endure as long as the glass on which it is taken.  They can be taken quicker and easier than the Daguerreotype, and secures at once the admiration and preference of the beholder.  Specimens in the best style of the art can be seen at Hersey’s rooms, and the public should take an early opportunity to call.

The third advertisement ran from July 26, 1855 to December 18, 1856 in the Green-Mountain Freeman (Montpelier, Vermont).  Patent Ambrotypes!  or Daguerreotypes on Glass!  The subscriber, having obtained the right for Montpelier and vicinity, is now prepared to take these beautiful and never-changing pictures in glass, at his Daguerrean Stand; over Ellis & Bancroft’s Store, State Street, Montpelier,

The Art of Ambrotyping has very recently been brought to a high degree of perfection by Mr. Cutting, the inventor, who has secured a patent for fourteen-years in France, Great Britain and in the United States.  These Pictures are taken on the best Plate Glass, to which another glass is cemented thus retaining their brilliancy for ages, and are so beautiful in tone, bold and clear in effect, that they are universally admired, and are rapidly taking the place of Daguerreotypes.

Ambrotypes can be taken equally well upon the smallest miniature up to the full size, and in much less time sitting necessary for a good Daguerreotype.  They can be seen in any light as well as engravings, or any paper pictures under glass, and hence are very suitable for large pictures to be hung in frames.  They are not reversed, but seen in the natural position of the sitter.

Daguerreotypes can be copied in this permanent style, and enlarged to any size.  The darkest or dampest weather is equally favorable for this process, with the fairest and driest, as it is rarely necessary to sit half a minute in the darkest day.  Prices varying from $2.00 to $15.00.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens.  Montpelier, July 23, 1855.  S. O. Hersey.

N. B.—The subscriber would respectfully inform the public that he continues Daguerreotyping in the highest perfection of the art and all its various styles. F. O. Hersey.

The third announcement appeared on January 3, 1856 in the Green-Mountain Freeman  (Montpelier, Vermont).  Patent Ambrotypes.—We suggest to all who wish a life-like picture, to visit Mr. S. O. Hersey’s gallery, over Ellis & Bancroft’s Store.  Mr. Hersey has just received a new stock of well selected cases, lockets, &c., and his new suit of rooms are well adapted to the art; while his skill is not surpassed this side of the cities.  See Advertisement.

The fourth announcement appeared on September 17 1857 in the Green-Mountain Freeman  (Montpelier, Vermont).  Vermont State Fair.  The Seventh Annual Fair of the Vermont State Agricultural Society was held at this place last week…Award of Premiums…Floral Hall…

S. O. Hersey, Montpelier, ambrotypes and photographs……….2.00.                                              L. White, Montpelier, photographs………………………………..1.00.

Samuel O. Hersey is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Montpelier, Vermont from 1856-1860.

A. Herington

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847                Rooms Main Street, over the Post Office, Geneva, New York.

A. Herington was recorded in two advertisements that appeared in the Geneva Daily Gazette (Geneva, New York).  The first advertisement that ran on May 29 to July 17, 1847.  Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures, Taken at the daguerreotype Rooms, over the Post Office, Main-st, Geneva.  The subscriber will remain in this place through the season, where he will furnish Likenesses in a style not surpassed by any establishment in the country.  Particular attention to fitting Miniatures into Lockets, Bracelets and Breast Pins.  Call and see specimens.  A. Herington.

The second advertisement ran on June 1 & 15, 1847, with a variant spelling of the last name. Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures, Taken at the daguerreotype Rooms, over the Post Office, Main street, Geneva.  The subscriber will remain in this place through the season, where he will furnish Likenesses in a style not surpassed by any establishment in the country.  Particular attention to fitting Miniatures into Lockets, Bracelets and Breast Pins.  Call and see specimens. A. Harrington.       Geneva, May 28, 1847.

A. Herington is not recorded in other photographic directories.