Category Archives: Daguerreotypes

Mr. Henry

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                195 Broadway, New York, New York.

Mr. Henry is recorded in an advertisement that ran on January 11, 1853 in The New York Herald  (New York, New York).  Wanted—A Person With A Capital of $100 to $150, to invest in a daguerreotype business, established 1843, skylight, seven year lease, furnished, &c., for which he will receive one-half the profits, and be taught the art if required; the money to be used in the business, &c.  Apply to Mr. Henry, in the Gallery, 195 Broadway.

Mr. Henry is not recorded in other photographic directories.

F. W. Henry

Daguerreotypes

1859                Address Unknown, Seneca Falls, New York.

F. W. Henry was recorded in an announcement that ran on December 21, 1859 in the Penn Yan Democrat (Penn-Yan, New York). [From the Seneca Co. Courier–Friday.]  Destructive Fire Great Loss of Property—Ten Buildings Burned.  Yesterday morning our village was visited by one of the most destructive fires which ever occurred in this place.–It broke out about five o’clock, and the flames were first seen issuing from the basement of Skidmore’s Dining Saloon, on the eastern side, but how the fire originated is not satisfactorily known…the flames were not subdued until ten buildings were consumed, embracing… F. W. Henry’s Ambrotype Gallery.

F. W. Henry is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as Francis W. Henry.

Isaac C. Hendrickson

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1855                Fulton Street, two doors west of Washington Street, Jamaica, New York.

Isaac C. Hendrickson was recorded in an advertisement that ran from May 29 to September 25, 1855 in the Long Island Farmer, and Queens County Advertiser (Jamaica, New York).  Hendrickson’s Sky-Light Daguerrian Gallery.  The subscriber would respectfully call the attention of the public to the admirable arrangement of the light and to the other facilities for taking Perfect Daguerreotypes, at the rooms recently fitted up in Fulton Street, two doors west of Washington.  I. C. Hendrickson.  Jamaica, May 8, 1855.

Isaac C. Hendrickson is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in New York city at 233 Broadway in 1855-1856.  233 Broadway is the Meade Brothers address it is possible that he was employed with them in early 1855.

John Henderson

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1852                551 Broadway, New York, New York.                                                                      1852                1 Bowery, New York, New York.

John Henderson was recorded in four advertisements.  The first one appeared on  April 3, 1852 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Daguerreotypes.—Henderson’s Grand Northern Skylight, in the Mechanics’ Institute, corner of Division street and the Bowery, is allowed, by competent judges, to be one of the best arranged lights in the city.  All who wish to have a correct, durable, and well finished likeness of themselves or friends, will do well to give him a call.

The second advertisement appeared on June 24, 1852 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  Daguerreotypes of the finest tone, Admired by all—refused by none—Are taken daily, without the least delay, At Henderson’s, 1 Bowery and 551 Broadway.

The third advertisement appeared on June 25, 1852 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  Daguerreotype Palaces For The Sovereign People.—One of this class will be found at Henderson’s, (late Clark Bro’s.,) No. 551 Broadway, between Prince and Spring-sts.  This establishment was fitted up by the Clarke Bro’s. in the most elegant and improved manner, and is second to none in the city for comfort and attraction to visitors, and convenience for the taking of first class pictures.  The observatory commands a most extensive and delightful view of the city, &c.  Also Henderson’s grand northern skylight in the mechanics’ Institute, corner of Bowery and Division-st., is allowed, by competent judges, to be unsurpassed for daguerreotyping purposes.  All who wish a perfect and durable likeness will do well to visit those galleries before going elsewhere.

The fourth advertisement appeared on December 25, 1852 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  Daguerreotypes taken at Henderson’s splendid Gallery, No. 551 Broadway, near Prince-st., and the Gallery in the Mechanics’ Institute, No. 1 Bowery, corner Division-st., are perfect g ems of the art.  All who desire faithful and durable likenesses of themselves, will do well to give him a call.  A large assortment of Frames, Cases and Lockets on hand for the holidays.

John Henderson is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in New York City from 1849 to 1860.  New information is that he was late from the Clark Brothers gallery.

J. Henderson

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1859                Mrs. David Sandford house, Northport, New York.

J. Henderson was recorded in an advertisement that ran from June 8, 1859 to November 4, 1859 in The Long Islander (Huntington, New York).  Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes and Photographs.  The subscriber would respectfully announce to the inhabitants of Northport and adjacent villages, etc., that he has opened a Gallery at Northport, in the house of Mrs. David Sandford; where he is prepared to take likenesses in every style of the art, warranted correct, durable and satisfactory.  Pictures of family groups, houses, etc., taken, and finished in all varieties of frames or cases.  N. B.—All kinds of farm produce taken in exchange.  J. Henderson.  Northport, June 8, 1859.

J. Henderson is not recorded in other photographic directories.

E. B. Hendee

Daguerreotypes, ,

1845-1846       Rooms at Bratlett’s Hotel, Brandon, Vermont.                                                                  1846                   Rooms at Scofield’s Hall, Brandon, Vermont.

E. B. Hendee was recorded in one announcement and two advertisements in The Voice of Freedom (Brandon, Vermont). The announcement ran on December 18, 1845. Daguerreotyping.  Messrs. Reed & Hendee are operating very successfully and satisfactorily to those who employ them, in taking Daguerreotype likenesses.  When Mr. Wilcox was operating in this way, last spring, I though he took the lead in Perfecting miniatures; but on seeing the work performed by Messrs. Reed & Hendee, I am confident that they go before any who have preceded them in this line of business.  Those desiring convenient likenesses for presenting to their friends will do well to call and see for themselves.

The first advertisement ran from December 18, 1845 to January 1, 1846.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  S. W. Reed & E. B. Hendee, Would inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Brandon & Vicinity that they have taken rooms, for a few day at Bartlett’s, where they are prepared to furnish Daguerreotype Miniatures finished in the Latest Improved Styles, by which they are rendered perfectly distinct, and prepared to resist the action of air and light without the possibility of being faded or changed.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens.  Miniatures taken at all hours of the day, without regard to weather.  For the small sum of Two Dollars a perfect likeness will be done up in a handsome case.  Lockets furnished at a low price.  Brandon, Dec. 16, 1845.

The second advertisement ran from September 17 to October 8, 1846.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  E. B. Hendee, respectfully informs the inhabitants of Brandon and vicinity, that possessing all the latest improvements in the art, and a very superior apparatus, he is now prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses, in a style that equals the finest engravings, and with a truthfulness to nature that surpasses the best paintings.  They are rendered perfectly distinct, are prepared to resist the action of air and light, and are not liable to fade or change.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens, and improve the present opportunity to obtain a true and life like copy of their own features or those of their friends.  No charge unless the likenesses are satisfactorily taken.  Rooms at Scofield’s Hall.

E. B. Those who have had likenesses taken by the old process can have them retaken at a trifling expense. Instruction given, including all recent improvements in coloring, &c. Apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.  Brandon, Sept. 14, 1846.

E. B. possibly (Edwin B.) Hendee is recorded as being active in Sonora, California in 1849, in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry. He may also be associated with the firm Hendee & Brothers.

Hendee & Brothers

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847                Rooms at the Cazenovia House, Cazenovia, New York.

Hendee & Brothers was recorded in an advertisement that ran from May 26 to June 9, 1847 in the Madison County Whig (Cazenovia, New York).  Daguerreotype Miniatures!  Hendee & Brothers, Respectfully inform the inhabitants of Cazenovia and vicinity, that possessing all the improvements in the fine art, and a few superior apparatus, they are now prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses, in a style that equals the finest engravings, and with a truthfulness to nature that surpasses the best paintings.  They are rendered perfectly distinct, are prepared to resist the action of airand light, and are not liable to fade or change.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens, and improve the present opportunity to obtain a true and life-like copy of their own features or those of their friends.  Rooms at the Cazenovia House.  N. B.—Those who have had likenesses taken by the old process, can have them retaken at a trifling expense.  Instructions given, including all recent improvements in coloring, &c.  Apparatus furnished on reasonable terms.  Cazenovia, May 25, 1847.

Possibly Denny H. and Edwin B. Hendee they are recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry without specific address, traveling in Vermont, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.  They established a gallery in Sonora, California in 1849.

John C. Helms

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                111 Bowery, New York, New York.

John C. Helmes was recorded in an advertisement that ran on September 14, 1853 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Daguerreotypes.—Those who want a Good picture will call at Helmes’ daguerrian gallery, No. 111 Bowery, where likenesses are taken in a superior style with all the improvements in the art, by one of the largest skylights in the world on reasonable terms.  Constantly on hand a rich and handsome assortment of fancy cases and frames, at the usual moderate prices.  We have not found it necessary to reduce our price, in order to palm off a miserable apology for a picture, our likenesses being of that character that they recommend themselves to a discerning public at a reasonable price.  Daguerreotypes in oil and all other new styles, made at this establishment.

Recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as John C. Helme activity dates 1846 to 1856.

William J. Hazlip

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852-1853       Rooms in Temperance Hall, Woodville, Mississippi.

William J. Hazlip was recorded in two announcements and one advertisement in The Woodville Republican.  The first announcement appeared on November 30, 1852.  We would inform our country friends that Mr. Wm. Hazlip has opened his Daguerreotype gallery at the Hall of the Sons of Temperance.  Call and see him.

The second announcement appeared on December 7, 1852.  We would again remind the public that they have now a rare opportunity to procure elegant daguerreotype likenesses.  Mr. Hazlip can be found at the temperance hall, prepared to take the most exquisite likenesses.

The advertisement ran from December 14, 1852 to February 1, 1853.  Daguerreotypes.  W. J. Hazlip, takes pleasure in announcing to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Woodville and Vicinity, that he has opened a Daguerreotype Gallery, in the Temperance Hall, where he has every facility for executing in the most superb style of the art, Daguerreotype likenesses, of all reasonable sizes.  And having a superior instrument; a complete assortment of every variety of case, and working after all of the late improvements in the art, cannot fail to give satisfaction without which no.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to visit his room and xamine late specimens.

William J. Hazlip is not recorded in other photographic directories.

P. W. Hays

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, , , ,

1859                Location Unknown, Kersey, Elk County, Pennsylvania.

P. W. Hays was recorded in an advertisement that ran on June 15, 1859 in the Clearfield Republican (Clearfield, Pennsylvania). P. W. Hays, Daguerrean, Melainotypist, Ambrotypist, and Justice Of The Peace,—Kersey, Elk County, Pa.

P. W. Hays is not recorded in other photographic directories.