Category Archives: Daguerreotypes

Digby

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1852                Address Unknown, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Digby was recorded in an announcement on November 13, 1852 in The Daily Comet (Baton Rouge, Louisiana).  Ed. Comet—Dear Sir:—Sometime ago I promised to give you a few Daguerreotypes uncolored, from my double convex achromatic Voitlander instrument.  In fact, if my memory serves me right I did give you two or three imperfect outlines of noted individuals.  The last exhibited to the public through your paper, was a specimen of the “Moddle Club President” which was such a life-like picture, that no less than seventeen elderly gentlemen have discovered its resemblance to themselves.  Were I not a very retired unassuming individual, and had I not yourself to stand between my slender body and the enemy, the light of my double achromatic would be shut down, and my own transcendent light blown out long since, and the world deprived of some of the best pictures (I flatter myself) that were ever taken by the heat of the noonday sun.

During the session of the Legislature I was forced as you know to suspend the Daguerreotyping business, for the reason that I could not take a good picture—even from my own imagination, without some half dozen fellows coming to claim the same, and threaten me with a suit for damages for exposing phizes to public gaze without obtaining an autobiography to accompany it.  This placed me in some very peculiar situations, in which I found it difficult to get out.  I have now on my shelf, portraits of the following persons which as the times are quite I will at leisure present.  There is a model doctor, lawyer, and Devine.—The model office-seeker.  I have also strong pictures of the model Southern Belle, and the model Belle’s mamma and papa, the model Louisiana Youth, or rather a young man.  And I shall favor your reader with them in due time. Digby.

Digby Is not recorded in other photographic directories.

H. L. Dickerson

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1856-1857       378 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

H. L. Dickerson was 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.  Dickerson, Market St. — Daguerreotype gallery, fourth-rate artist. This artist may be able to produce good specimens, but I saw nothing to strengthen the opinion.

H. L. Dickerson is recorded in Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900 And Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[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.

 

Deyoe & Roberts

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1849-1850       Rooms on Court Street, Over Merrill & Root’s Hat Store, Binghamton, New                             York.

Deyoe & Roberts were recorded in an advertisement that ran from December 19, 1849 to January 16, 1850 in the Broome Republican (Binghamton, New York).  Daguerrean Gallery.  The Subscribers respectfully announce that they have taken rooms on Court Street, over Merrill and Root’s Hat Store, where they will remain for a few weeks.  Their experience in the Art, the perfection of their Apparatus, and the superior character of their Chemical Preparations, are sufficient guarantee of their ability to take good and correct Likenesses.  The attention of the public is solicited to the following statement:

First—We have the best quality of materials and a Superior Camera.  This powerful instrument has been pronounced by the author of the American Treatise on daguerreotype, a rare specimen of Optical Skill.

2nd—The process employed by us enables us to produce, at will, pictures of any desired tone.  The rich shading of the Messotint, the Rose hue of Childhood, or the pure Alabaster whiteness of the face of beauty.

Also, a first rate Camera and other Daguerrean Stock for sale.  L. W. Deyoe, Geo. C. Roberts.

L. W. Deyoe and George C. Roberts are not recorded in other photographic directories.

John S. Dey

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1845                Rooms on Seneca Street, 2d door east of the Methodist Church, Geneva, New                             York.

John S. Dey was recorded in an advertisement that ran from March 11 to November 11, 1845 in the Geneva Courier (Geneva, New York).  Daguerreotype Likenesses.  Mr. John S. Dey, of this village, (office 2d door east of the Methodist Church, on Seneca street, up stairs,) will take likenesses of the above description for all who may disposed to favor him with their patronage.  Specimens of his skill may be seen at the door, or at his rooms, an inspection of which, he is sure, will satisfy the most fastidious of those who may wish likenesses of themselves, their relatives, or friends.  By an improvement in his apparatus united with practical skill, he professes to be able to secure the proportion of the features and the expression of the eyes and countenance with far more accuracy than is generally attained in this kind of portrait.  Fac-similies of painted portraits may by this means be indefinitely multiplied, and the likeness even of a deceased friend or relative preserved with surprising fidelity, and when required Mr. Dey will wait upon his customers at their houses; and he can assure the public generally, that no pains will be spared to give entire satisfaction to those who may favor him with a call.

His terms are moderate, being for a single portrait $3.50, for a group of two in one frame $4, and 50 cts. for every additional likeness.  In all cases of attending at the residence of the party his charges will be reasonable.

John S. Dey is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. M. Dexter

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1844                Rooms at the Genesee Hotel, Batavia, New York.

J. M. Dexter was recorded in an advertisement that ran from July 23 to September 4, 1844 in  The Spirit of the Times (Batavia, New York).  Colored Photographic Miniatures, taken in one minute.  Mr. J. M. Dexter respectfully informs the citizens of Batavia and its vicinity, that he has received all the late improvements in the art of taking Miniatures by the Daguerrean System.  He will stop a short time at the Genesee Hotel, for the purpose of taking exact likenesses of those persons who may favor him with a call.  Miniatures taken in clear or cloudy weather, and with any expression of countenance the person may wish to assume.  Miniatures from Portraits accurately taken.  Specimens of the art may be seen at his Rooms.  Mr. D. also gives instructions in this truly wonderful art and furnishes the Improved Daguerrean Apparatus on reasonable terms.  Call and see.

J. M. Dexter is not listed in other photographic directories. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a Dexter C. 1845 in Albany, New York it is unknown if they are the same person.

Mr. Dewey

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1850                Gallery on Market Street, over Mr. Allen’s Drug Store, Lewistown, Pennsylvania.

Mr. Dewey is first recorded in an announcement on October 18, 1850 in the Lewistown Gazette (Lewistown, Pennsylvania).  Mr. Dewey has taken rooms above Mr. Allen’s drug store, where he is prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses in the most beautiful style, at very low rates.

He is next recorded in an advertisement that ran on October 18, 1850 in the Lewistown Gazette (Lewistown, Pennsylvania).  Jenny Lind, Or Her Daguerreotype From Life, Can be seen by calling at Dewey Gallery, over Mr. Allen’s Drug Store, Market street, and while there you can get a good Daguerreotype of yourself for $1.50, and warranted no counterfeit.

Call and see Jenny and our specimens, as we will remain but a few days.  Hours from 8 to 5.

Mr. Dewey is not listed in other photographic directories as being active in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, a B. F. Dewey is listed in 1849 in Bellefonte which is about 30 miles away it is possible that they are the same person.

Mr. Dewey

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1842                Rooms at Mrs. Barney’s, Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Mr. Dewey is recorded in two advertisements that ran in the Nantucket Inquirer (Nantucket, Massachusetts).  The first advertisement ran on April 23, 1842.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  It will be seen by reference to our advertising columns that Mr. Dewey proposes to remain a few days with us for the purpose of taking miniatures by the striking and wonderful Daguerreotype process.  We have been permitted to examine some of Mr. D.’s specimens and do not hesitate to pronounce them, for their clearness, vividness and accuracy by far the best that we have ever seen.  We recommend those of our readers who wish for perfect fac-similies of their own physiognomies or those of their friends to give him a call.

The second advertisement ran on April 30, 1842.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Dewey is very successful in taking these “counterfeit presentments,” and has, we believe, given entire satisfaction to all who have called his skill in requisition.  His rooms are at Mrs. Barney’s.

Mr. Dewey is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. Deo

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1855                Rooms at Messrs. Worsham & Dixon Hotel, Clinton, Louisiana.

Mr. Deo was recorded in an advertisement that ran from February 7 to 21, 1855 in The American Patriot (Clinton, Louisiana).   Daguerreotype Gallery.  Mr. Deo would respectfully inform the public that he has again returned to Clinton, and is now prepared to take life-like Daguerreotype Likenesses in a superb style at his rooms, which will be found to be admirably arranged, at the Hotel of Messrs. Worsham & Dixon.  He will take single persons or families.—His terms are moderate.  A new supply of cases and frames, of all sizes and qualities will be found at his gallery.  Call and see.  Now is your time, as his stay here will not be long.

Mr. Deo is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mr. Denison

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1844                Room in Davis’ Building, opposite the Phoenix Hotel, Schenectady, New York.

Mr. Denison was recorded in three advertisements in The Schenectady Cabinet, or, Freedom’s Sentinel (Schenectady, New York).  The first advertisement ran on June 4 & 11, 1844.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Denison respectfully informs the citizens of Schenectady, that another opportunity is offered them for having Photographic Likenesses taken in the best style by the Daguerreotype.  Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call at his room in Davis’ building, opposite the Phoenix Hotel, and see specimens of his work.  Likenesses taken in cloudy as well as fair weather.            Terms.

Single,                                                            $3.00                                                                                            Duplicate,                                                     $4.50                                                                                                      Group,                                                            $4.00                                                                                                      Two or three of one family, each,       $2.50                                                                                                    Two or three citizens uniting, each,  $2.50                                                                                                      Mr. Davison (sic.) will remain but one, or at the most two weeks.

The second advertisement ran from June 18 to July 2, 1844.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Denison would respectfully inform the citizens, that on account of the number of engaged, he will be unable to leave as soon as he had designed.

All who come in during the few days he remains, will be favored with Miniatures at $2.50 each.  Ladies, $2.00 each.

n. b. Satisfaction given or no pay. Mr. D. has formed a new preparation, by which he requires only fifteen seconds for a sitting.

The third advertisement ran from July 9 to 30, 1844.  Daguerreotype Miniatures.  Mr. Denison would respectfully inform the citizens, that on account of the number of engaged, he will be unable to leave as soon as he had designed.

All who come in during the few days he remains, will be favored with Miniatures at $2.50 each.  Ladies, $2.00 each.

n. b. Satisfaction given or no pay. Mr. D. has formed a new preparation, by which he requires only fifteen seconds for a sitting.

Mr. D. is about leaving the place, but will return in the course of a few weeks, when his terms will be as usual.

Mr. Denison is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Garret B. Demarest

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1856                222 Canal Street, New York, New York.[1]

Garret B. Demarest 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.

Cooper & Demarest — A pretty fair gallery this. It is located in an old stand and doing a fair business.

[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.