Category Archives: Daguerreotypes

Crocker, J. Denison

Daguerreotypes, Landscape Painter, Portrait Painter, , , ,

1846                3 Hubbard’s Row, Norwich, Connecticut.

1847-1850       1 & 2 Hubbard’s Block, Norwich, Connecticut.

1858-1859       Address Unknown, Norwich, Connecticut.

N. D.  The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In American 1564-1860.  (New Havey, Connecticut.)  P. 154.

Crocker, J. Denison (1823-?).  Portrait and landscape painter, born in Salem (Conn.), November 25, 1823.  A silversmith by trade, he took up portrait painting about 1840, but later devoted himself mainly to landscape painting.  He was a resident of Norwich (Conn.) in 1879.

1846 October 7.  Norwich Weekly Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  October 7 1846, Vol. XLVIII, New Series XXV, No. 31, Whole No. 3291, P. 1.

Portrait And Landscape Painting.  Mr. Crocker feels happy to announce to the inhabitants of this City and vicinity that he has taken a room in Hubbard’s Row, No. 3, third story, where he is ready to receive orders in either of the above named professions, feeling confident that he shall be able to do work equal to any in the State, and warranted to give satisfaction.

Copies made from daguerreotype miniatures, and casts of deceased persons, with great exactness.

A general invitation is extended to all, and especially to those interested in the art, to call and examine specimens.  J. D. Crocker.

1846 December 2.  The Norwich Aurora.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  December 2, 1846, Vol. XII, No. 30, Whole No. 602, P. 1.

J. D. Crocker, Portrait and Landscape Painter, Hubbards Block, No. 3, 3d Story.

1847 April 24.  Norwich Evening Courier.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  April 24, 1847, No. 23, Whole No. 867, P. 1.

J. D. Crocker, Portrait and Landscape Painter, Hubbards Block, No. 1 and 2, 3d Story.  Norwich, Conn. Feb 16.

1850 December 2.  The Norwich Aurora.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  December 2, 1850, Vol. XVI, No. 24, Whole No. 804, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Miniature Gallery.  Crocker & Hedge, Proprietors.  (Rooms in Hubbard’s Block, first door at the right, top of second flight of stairs.)  Mr. Crocker feels himself competent, by several years’ experience in the art of Portrait Painting, to arrange groups and single miniature figures, in a style that cannot fail to please all who may favor their establishment with their patronage.

C. & H. warrant their pictures to surpass all others ever offered in this city.  An examination of specimens at their rooms, will satisfy any one of the truth of this claim.  In addition to the benefit of an important and recently discovered process, they have combined the advantage of a newly constructed sky light which enables them to present a picture closely resembling the most finished steel engraving, marked with all the prominence and softness of the nicest specimens of the mezzotinto art.

N. B.—Please remember, that Crocker & Hedge’s rooms are in the third story of the Hubbard’s Block, first door at the right, top of second flight of stairs.  Norwich, Feb. 20, 1849.

1858 July 17.  The Norwich Aurora.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  July 17, 1858, Vol. XXIV, No. 29, Whole No. 1209, P. 2.

Colored Photographs.—Some of the most exquisite specimens of this branch of the arts we have ever seen were executed at Jennings’ Gallery in this city.  The photographs were taken by Jennings, but they were colored by our well-known native artist, Mr. J. D. Crocker, We have never seen anything of the kind more beautiful.  A visit to Jennings’ Gallery will satisfy any one that we do not exaggerate, though we expect their best work is not allowed to remain in the gallery.

1859 March 5.  The Norwich Aurora.  (Norwich, Connecticut.)  March 5, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 10, Whole No. 1242, P. 3.

The following from one of our contemporaries, in regard to a very deserving and talented artist, we copy with pleasure:

Editor Of The Courier:—Allow a lover of the beautiful to express through the columns of your paper, the pleasure experienced in viewing in the Studio of Mr. J. D. Crocker, the portraits of two well known and esteemed ladies of Norwich, one of whom is now no more.  One picture is nearly life size, and the other is a large colored photograph.  They are both perfect as representations of their originals, and as works of art are not to be excelled by any thing of the kind to be found in cities that make much more pretensions than Norwich to a patronage of the arts.  Mr. Cocker’s decided superiority as a painter of natural scenery has been long known and acknowledged.  His success in this new branch of his art is equally certain and complete.  If to behold a perfect likeness and a most beautiful and finished picture, can impart any pleasure to the mind, that happiness may certainly be enjoyed by a call at his Studio before the removal from it of the above works from his pencil.

Crobaugh, Samuel

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

1850                Rooms at Franklin House, Fremont, Ohio.

1852-1853       6 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio.

1855                106 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio.

1858                3d Story, No 4 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio.

1859                Opposite the Post Office, Cleveland Ohio.

1848 November 2.  Daily Commercial Register.  (Sandusky, Ohio.)  November 2, 1848, Vol. 1, No. 164, P. 2.

The Messrs. Crobaugh Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Sandusky City and vicinity, that they propose opening an Academy For Dancing, At the Exchange, where the purpose teaching all the different styles of fashionable dancing.

Hours of Instruction….from 6 o’clock till 10 P. M.

Terms—for a gentleman, privileged with two ladies, for a course of 12 lessons, in Quadrilles.  Gallopades, Waltzing, &c….$6.00.

Class in Polkas, Polka Quadrilles, Mazurkas, including the different styles of Waltzing…$10.00.

One half to be paid at the fourth lesson, and the remainder at the expiration of eight lessons.

Class in Quadrilles, &c. to commence November 20th.

Gentle wishing instructions, are requested to leave their names at the Exchange.

Messrs. C. will also give a series of Soirees, at the Exchange, between the hours of 6 and 11 P. M., commencing Nov. 24th, and to continue semi-monthly for a term of three months.

Music for Assemblies—at private or public houses, will be furnished at the shortest notice by S. and J. Crobaugh.

Recommendation.  After an acquaintance with Messrs. S. and J. Crobaugh, I believe them to be gentlemen, and know them to be competent tearchers in all the fashionable dances of the day; and as such, I most Cheerfully recommend them to the public.  L. V. Ballou, Prof. of Dancing.  

1850 November 30.  Fremont Weekly Freeman.  (Fremont, Ohio.)  November 30, 1850, Vol. II, No. 38, P. 3.

Messrs. Crobaugh Would most respectively announce to the People of Fremont and vicinity, that they are prepared to execute Daguerreotypes, By the late Paris Process, entirely superior to any taken by the old Process.  It will be seen that these Pictures possess a strength not inferior to the most celebrated Oil Paintings, yet possessing all the beauties of light and shade that can be found in the finest lineal engravings.  These Pictures are also made indelible, by the Patent Gilding, which gives them that peculiar and beautiful tone, which is seen in no other.  In fact, their beauty is past description.  Persons must examine them, to be able to judge of their perfection.  The subscriber has also a variety of the richest

Daguerrean Stock, Of their own selection.  Persons visiting this place, on business or pleasure, should not neglect this rare opportunity of obtaining for themselves and friends, these inestimable mementoes.

P. S. Messrs. C. are also prepared to give instructions to any who may wish to embark in this fascinating vocation, which meets the most favorable approbation and patronage from all possessed of cultivated taste and refinement.

Inexperienced operators can receive instructions in the art of making different kinds of Accelerators, Patent Gilding and general improvements.—Also,

Galvanic Batteries Furnished, with instructions.  All of these are indispensably necessary to compete with artists possessing the above facilities.

Miniatures set in Pins, Rings, Ladies’ Bracelets; &c.  Also, Daguerreotypes and Oil paintings copied with accuracy.  The subscriber will remain in this place a few months only.  Their Rooms may be found at the Franklin House.  Fremont Nov. 30, 1850.

Advertisement ran from November 30 to December 28, 1850.

1850 November 30.  Fremont Weekly Freeman.  (Fremont, Ohio.)  November 30, 1850, Vol. II, No. 38, P. 2.

Cotilion Parties.  Messrs. Crobaugh takes this method of notifying the citizens of Sandusky and adjoining counties, that they have located in Fremont for the coming winter, and are prepared to furnish Music to dancing parties on the most favorable terms.  Fremont. Nov. 30, 1850.

Advertisement ran from November 30 to December 28, 1850.

1850 December 5.  The Daily Sanduskian.  (Sandusky, Ohio.)  December 5, 1850, Vol. 3, No. 192, P. 2.

Quadrill Band.  Orders from the surrounding country for Music will receive prompt attention at Fremont.  S. & J. Crobaugh.

1852 August 20.  Morning Daily True Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  August 20, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 204, P. 2.

Crobaugh’s Daguerrean Rooms, No. 6, Ontario street, Cleveland, Ohio.  Where but very few moments are required to encase Likenesses in any of the various styles of the art in a manner that cannot fair to give satisfaction.  From his long experience as a Daguerrean, and his present unrivalled facilities, (having the largest and most available Sky and Side Light in the city,) Mr. C. respectfully solicits the public generally, in the city and country to call, and be satisfied that they cannot get cheaper and better pictures in any particular, in this or any other city.

Don’t mistake the place—entrance adjoining Stair’s Seed store.

Advertisement ran from August 20 to October 17, 1853.

1852 August 20.  Morning Daily True Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  August 20, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 204, P. 3.

We would call attention to Crobaugh’s New Daguerrean Rooms, No. 6 Ontario street.  He has obtained every thing requisite for his profession, and is well able to attend to the wants of his customers; give him a trial, and then if you are not satisfied, you will be hard to please.  Don’t forget the place and don’t forget to call and examine specimens at least.

1852 December 8.  Morning Daily True Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  December 8, 1852, Vol. 6, No. 290, P. 2.

Crobaugh’s Quadrille Band—Will attend private or public parties in the city or country, with any required Musicians.  S. Crobaugh Conductor.

Residence No. 40 Garden street—During business hours at his Daguerrean Room, No. 6 Ontario street.

1852 December 9.  Daily Forest City Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  December 9, 1852, Vol. 7, No. 2434, P. 3.

Crobaugh’s Daguerrian Gallery is still in the Delamater block, corner of Public Square and Ontario street, and we are happy to say is receiving its usual patronage—an extensive one.  If you want a life like picture, one that won’t fade, this is the place to go for it sure.

1853 January 4.  Daily Forest City Democrat.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  January 4, 1853, Vol. 7, No. 2443, P. 3.

The music so highly spoken of at the Lake Captain’s Ball, at Brighton, on New Year’s, was furnished by Crobaugh’s well known band.

1858 July 7.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  July 7, 1858, Vol. 12, No. 162, P. 3.

Crobaugh’s Ambrotype Rooms, 3d Story, No. 4 Ontario Street.—Yesterday, by invitation, we called on this distinguished artist.  Mr. C. has furnished his spacious apartments with all the latest improvements of this enlightened and progressive age.  His camera is one-fourth larger than the largest in town, and it is through its magical influence that lovers of the fine arts are induced to call on him and get accurate pictures of themselves.  Their sons and daughters, hearing the news, are equally anxious to get similar likenesses.  His light and shading apparatus are well adapted to the requirements of taking all sized Ambrotypes, which when finished, are in point artistic execution authentic duplicates, being equal to the best in the western country; and in securing the “shadow ere the substance fades,” we are confident he can do it to the entire satisfaction of all who will favor him with their patronage.

1858 October 18.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 18, 1858, Vol. XIV, No. 247, P. 3.

Crobaugh’s Pictures.—Samuel Crobaugh is taking fine pictures at his rooms in Hoffman’s Block.  He is an artist of rare abilities and his apparatus is of the first order.  Specimens of his skill may be seen at his rooms.  Persons wishing good likenesses of themselves would do very well in calling on Crobaugh.

1858 December 14.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  December 14, 1858, Vol. 12, No. 305, P. 3.

Holiday Presents.—The citizens of Cleveland may not all be aware of the important fact that Crobaugh continues to take first class likenesses at greatly reduced prices to suit the times.  Nevertheless, those who are not posted in reference to this establishment can be convinced by calling at his large suite of Ambrotype Rooms, where they will find Mr. C. in Readiness awaiting to receive his numerous patrons and visitors.  See entrances leading to them, corner of Ontario street and the Square.  Likewise near Stair House Seed Store.—We believe it is readily admitted that a thing of beauty is a joy forever, and we do not know of anything more beautiful than a perfect duplicate of your own dear friends and relations, acquaintances, &c.  Such a present at the coming holidays would be highly prized.  Call and examine specimen pictures soon, as Christmas and New Years are close at hand.

1859 March 21.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  March 21, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 65, P. 2.

Photographs of all Kinds At Crobaugh’s Gallery, opposite the Post Office, Executed by J. W. Green, late of J. F. Ryder’s Gallery.

Photographic and Stereoscopic Views of Ohio Scenery Constantly on hand and for sale.  Also Stereoscopic Heads and Family Groups Made to order on reasonable terms. 

Advertisement ran from March 21 to April 20, 1859.

1859 April 16.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  April 16, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 88, P. 2.

Great Excitement!—Thirty-seven citizens held in custody at the United States Court Room, opposite Crobaugh’s Gallery, in the Hoffman Block, where can be had at all hours, Green’s famous Photographs and Stereoviews of Ohio Scenery.

1859 May 4.  Cleveland Daily Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  May 4, 1859, Vol. XV, No. 103, P. 3.

By the way, who is “the successful and talented artist, J. M. Green,” who the paper says took the Photograph?

The above appears in the Leader’s notice of Frank Leslie’s last Newspaper, which contains admirable likenesses of the Oberlin Rescuers, taken in the Jail-yard by Mr. Green.  Mr. Green does the photographing at Crobaugh’s gallery, in Hoffman’s Block, and is an unsurpassed artist.  His stereotypes have been particularly admired for their beauty and vivid naturalness, and the compliment paid him in Frank Leslie’s Newspaper is entirely deserved.

1859 September 10.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 10, 1859, Vol. 13, No. 217, P. 3.

Put-In-Bay Eclipsed.—The crowd going there will be large and all will probably enjoy themselves and return home much delighted with what they have seen and heard, but just witness the rush to Crobaugh’s ambrotype rooms where fathers, mothers, sisters and brothers, beaus, belles, and beauties go to get truthful likenesses at unprecedented low prices.  His rooms are spacious and pleasantly situated on the corner of Ontario street and the public square, opposite the Old Court House.  Mr. C. pays strict attention to calls from his patrons and visitors, invariably superintending the taking of pictures himself.  This is one of the grand secrets of his great success,  He employs none but the scientific workmen to assist him and uses none but the very best of chemicals.  By so doing he is decidedly successful.  He has one of the largest cameras in Northern Ohio, that never fails to insure an accurate representation of features in all kinds of weather.  Go to his gallery and sit for your picture, after which you will advise all your friends to follow suit.

1859 September 27.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  September 27, 1859, Vol. 13, No. 231, P. 3.

“ Look On This Picture, And On That.”—This was the language of Hamlet to his loyal mamma, according to W. Shakespeare, Esq.  It is now supposed that this remark was made while they were on a visit to S. Crobaugh’s Art Emporium, opposite the Post Office.

Advertisement ran on September 27 & 28, 1859.

1859 October 18.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 18, 1859, Vol. 13, No. 249, P. 3.

Photographs.—No person in this city can get up a finer Photograph than Samuel Crobaugh, opposite the Post Office.  Call and see him.

1890 October 9.  Cleveland Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 9, 1890, Vol. 48, P. 8.

Samuel Crobaugh Dead.  The Ranks of the Pioneers Thinned by the Death of a Remarkable Man—A Photographer in the infancy of the Art and No Mean Musician.

Another Pioneer is gone.  Samuel Crobaugh diid at 10:30 a. m. yesterday at his residence, No. 1035 Bolton avenue, aged 72 years.  Mr. Crobaugh came to this city from the interior of the state nearly forty years ago.  He was a pioneer in photography and in the early days took daguerreotypes in a small building on the corner of Ontario street and the Public square.  Mr. Crobaugh was no mean musician and an expert performer on the violin.  Late in life he married a Miss Hawes, who with one son, Samuel Crobaugh, Jr., aged about 22 years, survives him.  His funeral will occure at his residence at 10:30 a.m. Saturday.   

1890 October 9.  Cleveland Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 9, 1890, Vol. 48, P. 3.

Died.  Crobaugh—Oct. 8, 1890, Samuel Crobaugh, in his 72d year.

Funeral services at residence, 1035 Bolton av., Saturday, Oct 11, at 10:30 a. m.

1890 October 10.  The Cleveland Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 10, 1890, Vol. 43, No. 283, P. 5.

Died.  Crobaugh—Oct. 8, 1890, Samuel Crobaugh, in his 72d year.

Funeral services at residence, 1035 Bolton av., Saturday, Oct 11, at 10:30 a. m.

1890 October 11.  The Cleveland Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 11, 1890, Vol. 43, No. 284, P. 5.

The Death List.  The following deaths were reported at the health office yesterday…

Samuel Crobaugh, No. 1035 Bolton avenue, aged seventy-two years, pneumonia.

1890 October 12.  The Cleveland Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 12, 1890, Vol. 43, No. 285, P. 5.

The Funeral of Samuel Crobaugh.  The funeral of the late Samuel Crobaugh took place yesterday at his late residence, No. 1035 Bolton.  Mr. Crobaugh was an old citizen of Cleveland, and in his long residence here he made many friends who were present at his funeral and showed their respect for his memory by numerous touching tributes.  He was one of  the pioneer daguerreotype artists of this city, and was for years well known to the Cleveland public.  He was a man of a very amiable, kindly, and generous disposition and few persons have lived to his age—seventy-two years—and remained through all circumstances the same cheerful and unruffled temper.  All who knew him deeply mourned his death, and while the immediate members of his family were overcome with grief, there were many sad faces and eyes wet with tears among the attendants at his funeral.  The funeral services were very touching and simple.  Rev. F. L. Hosmer read appropriate selections from the Scriptures and made a few fitting and touching remarks.  The remains were deposited in the vault at Woodland Cemetery.  The Pall bearers were H. M. Addison, J. Blackburn, and E. D. Stark. Mr. Crobaugh leaves a wife, a son, Professor Frank Crobaugh, chemist of the Stewart Iron Works, of Sharon, Pa., a sister, Mrs. Mary Woodworth, and his brother, Daniel Crobaugh.

1890 October 14.  Cleveland Plain Dealer.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 14, 1890, Vol. 48, P. 5.

The Widow and son of the late Samuel Crobaugh have been appointed joint administrators of his estate with a $500 bond.

Cridland, Thomas W.

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1851                Address Unknown, Lexington, Kentucky.

1859                264 3d Street, near St. Clair, Dayton, Ohio.

1851 April 19.  Progress of the Age.  (Lexington, Kentucky.)  April 19, 1851, Vol. 1, No. 5, P. 2.

Removal of Cridland’s Daguerrean Rooms and Gallery of Art.  T. W. Cridland respectfully [informs his friends and the public that he has spared no expense in fitting up his new rooms in a style superior to any thing of the kind in the State having a Sky and Side Light… ?…] [call at his rooms in the ? ]

[N. B.  A general assortment of a …?…stock kept constantly on hand.  J. W. C.  feb.]

1859 September 7.  Dayton Daily Empire.  (Dayton, Ohio.)  September 7, 1859, Vol. X, No. 200 [197], P. 2.

Opening Of New Daguerreotype & Photographic Rooms, (September 6th.) At the Gallery of Art, 264, 3ed Street, East Of The Post Office.  The Subscriber Respectfully informs his friends and patrons, that he has resumed his old business of Daguerreotyping in connection with his Gallery of Painting, for which purpose he has fitted up rooms in the most elegant style, over his Picture Frame and Looking Glass Store.  Having secured the services of Mr. O. D. Finch, who has the reputation of being one of the most skillful Photographist in the West, he thinks he cannot fail to render the most entire satisfaction to all who want a faithful likeness.

Picture Frames of every description, and looking Glasses of all sizes, always on hand, or made to order.  T. W. Cridland.                                           

Advertisement ran from September 7 to December 14, 1859.

1859 September 16.  Dayton Daily Empire.  (Dayton, Ohio.)  September 16, 1859, Vol. X, No. 207, P. 1.

We desire to call the attention of our readers to the fact that Mr. Cridland some time ago opened a Photographic Gallery on 3d st., south side, near St. Clair, where, we are pleased to learn, he has succeeded in establishing a good custom.  Mr. C. is a first class artist, and thoroughly understands his business, and his old patrons will be glad to learn that he has opened a gallery, and they will surely call.—We desire our readers to give Cridland a trial.

Cressey & Emerson

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1848-1849       Tetherly Block, Dover, New Hampshire.

1848 December 26.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  December 26, 1848, Vol. XXII, No. 30, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  We have lately examined some of the most splendid Daguerreotype Likenesses at the Rooms of Cressey & Emerson, in Tetherly’s Building, we ever saw.  Let no one neglect to call and examine them.  Now is the time to procure a splendid likeness for a New Year’s present to your friends.  See advertisement.

1848 December 26.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  December 26, 1848, Vol. XXII, No. 30, P. 3.

Let it be known far and near that Cressey & Emerson Continue At Their Rooms in Tetherly’s Block, where they guarantee to give Perfect Satisfaction to all those wishing a Daguerreotype Likeness Of themselves or Friends.

Copies from Paintings, Engravings, &C. Always on hand different styles Gold, Plated & Gilt Lockets, Frames and Cases.

Please call and satisfy yourselves that we Can’t be beat.

Advertisement ran from December 26, 1848 to February 6, 1849.

1849 January 2.  Dover Enquirer.  (Dover, New Hampshire.)  January 2, 1849, Vol. XXII, No. 31, P. 3.

Any person wishing to obtain a splendid Daguerreotype Likeness, let them call at Cressey and Emerson’s Rooms in Tetherly’s Building.

Crapo, R. P.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1855                Address Unknown, Lockport, New York.[1]

1858                231 Main Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

1858 March 27.  Milwaukee Daily Sentinel.  (Milwaukee, Wisconsin.)  March 27, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 73, P. 1.

Crapo’s Mammoth Daguerrean & Photographic Temple Of Art!  At 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, Goodrich & Tweedy’s Block, No. 231 Main Street, (One Door North of the Newhall House, First Floor, Up Stairs,) Is now open to the public.  This is the largest Gallery in this city or the Great West, and has been arranged and furnished without regard to expense.

This is the only Gallery in this city where Daguerreotypes are made.

The Daguerreotype for a miniature, is now conceded by all the refined and cultivated, to Far Excel all other Styles of Pictures, In point of brilliancy and life-like beauty.  These Pictures will not crack off like the Ambrotype, which will all crack off sooner or later.  Experience has taught me that the Daguerreotype & Photograph Are the only desirable Picture.

Price of Daguerreotypes $2, and we pledge ourselves to Make Better Ones Than have ever been made in this city or the West, and having a Practical Experience of Fourteen Years In the business, we can do all we promise.  Positively no cheap Daguerreotypes will be made, and none but the best will be allowed to leave the Gallery.

Photographic Department.  Every style are made—from the Plain , the Cabinet and life size on Canvases, in Oil.  The Cabinet and Life-Size Photographic Portraits Are painted by an Artist in the finest styles, which for beauty and life like appearance are Superior To Any Portrait Painting.

Old Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes copied and enlarged to cabinet or life-size, and beautifully colored on short notice.

The Gallery and facilities for producing the best of work of Photographic Art, are the most complete and extensive in the West.

The public are invited to call and visit the Gallery.

Superior Ambrotypes Are made for those who wish them, and put up at Prices as low as any other Rooms in the City.

Remember that this is the only Gallery where good Daguerreotypes are made, and that the pictures will not fade or crack.  R. P. Crapo.  Milwaukee, March 24th,1858.

From the Hon. Washington Hunt, Ex-Governor of the State of New York:  Lockport, Aug. 3d, 1857.

The bearer of this letter, Mr. R. P. Crapo, is about to visit the Western country.  He is an Artist of great merit, and has gained a reputation for excellence in his profession.  He is highly appreciated, moreover, as a gentleman of intelligence and sterling moral character.  I desire to recommend him to the favorable regards of any friend of mine, whom he may meet in the course of his tour.  Washington Hunt.

From the Lockport Daily Courier.

R. P. Crapo has disposed of his Daguerrean establishment in this place, and is about to remove to Milwaukee to engage in the same business.  As an Artist Mr. C. has no superior, and he leaves in our midst as monuments of his talents, an array of pictures, which for tone, expression and finish have never been excelled in the Daguerrean or its concomitant arts,  We commend him to the good people of Milwaukee as an upright and courteous gentleman, every way worthy of their confidence, and as possessing that mysterious power spoken of by the Poet when he says—

“O would some power the giftie g’e us,

To see ourselves as others see us.”

From the Lockport Daily Advertiser.

R. P. Crapo, the Daguerrean artist, having sold his business in this village, leaves here in a day or two for Milwaukee, where he is to establish himself in the wholesale trade in Daguerrean apparatus, chemicals, &c.  Mr. C. has been here for some years, and as an artist leaves a reputation inferior to none and superior to most.  Among business men he stands A No. 1.  His name is familiar all over the country, and whenever his artistic labors are examined he is sure to be praised.

Advertisement ran from March 27 to April 2, 1858.

1858 March 30.  Milwaukee Daily Sentinel.  (Milwaukee, Wisconsin.)  March 30, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 75, P. 2.

New Picture Gallery.—Mr. R. P. Crapo, a meritorious artist, and an affable gentleman, late of Lockport, N. Y., has taken up his abode in our city, and established an extensive daguerrian and photographic gallery in Goodrich & Tweedy’s new block on Main Street, North of the Newhall House.  Mr. Crapo’s gallery is one of the largest in the Western country, and it is admirably arranged too, and elegantly fitted up and furnished.  His rooms occupy the whole side of the building, and a ladies sitting room adjoins the gallery, off of which is a little dressing room for the convenience of the fair ones who may desire to arrange their toilets before having their pictures taken.—As to Mr. Crapo’s skill as an artist, the fine pictures which adorn the walls of his ”Temple of Art, on the best possible evidence.  In connection with his picture gallery, Mr. Crapo, has a wholesale department, in which he has a large stock of materials of every variety to supply artists throughout the State.  Mr. Crapo comes amongst us highly recommended and we do not doubt that his merits will be appreciated.

1858 March 31.  Milwaukee Daily Sentinel.  (Milwaukee, Wisconsin.)  March 31, 1858, Vol. XV, No. 76, P. 1.

Credit To Whom It Is Due—In speaking of Mr. Crapo’s elegant daguerrean gallery yesterday, we neglected to say that the decorating, paperhanging &c., which set off this “temple of art” to so much advantage, was done by Messrs. J. J. McGrath & Co., of Wisconsin street…

1858 October 2.  Cleveland Morning Leader.  (Cleveland, Ohio.)  October 2, 1858, Vol. 12, No. 237, P. 2.

Fire in Milwaukee.—The daguerrean rooms of Mr. Crapo, on the second floor of Mr. Goodrich’s building, adjoining the Newhall House, took fire Sunday night from spontaneous combustion of chemicals, and resulted in a loss of $8,000 to Mr. Crapo, and $3,000 to Mr. Goodrich.

[1] Date from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Craft, J.

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                Room over the Kahn Brothers Store, Plaquemine, Louisiana.

1854 May 27.  Southern Sentinel.  (Plaquemine, Louisiana.)  May 27, 1854, Vol. VI, No. 42, P. 2.

Don’t You Want a Likeness?  It will be seen by advertisement that Mr. J. Crafts, Daguerreotypist, has arrived in our town, and now occupies the spacious room over the store of Kahn Brothers.  Mr. C. makes use of all the late improvements; and his portraits are remarkably correct and beautiful; as his stay amongst us will be for a short period, we advise our readers to give him an early call, that their own, and features of those whom they love, may be stamped upon the silvered plate by Nature’s great artist, and preserved for eyes to behold, of faithful and loving hearts, long after the real image has gone down to the grave.  No family should be without a Daguerreotype likeness of all the members connected with it.

1854 May 27.  Southern Sentinel.  (Plaquemine, Louisiana.)  May 27, 1854, Vol. VI, No. 42, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  J. Craft, Artist, over Kahn Brothers cash store.  The proprietor being posted in all the late improvements both in North and South America, feels assured that he can please the most fastidious.

Ladies and Gentlemen call and give him a trial.  Satisfaction or no charge.  Likenesses put up in all styles the art can produce.    

Advertisement ran from May 27 to June 24, 1854.

1854 June 17.  Southern Sentinel.  (Plaquemine, Louisiana.)  June 17, 1854, Vol. VI, No. 45, P. 2.

Mr. Craft’s Daguerreotype Saloon.  Numbers of our citizens have visited the Saloon of this gentleman since he has been here, both to admire his beautiful and life-like pictures and to have their own faces sketched upon the faithful plate.  Many as have patronized Mr. C., we have not yet heard a single word of complaint, but on the contrary, can testify to expressions of high commendation in his favor.  Since he has been here, he has had very unfavorable weather for his business, and as he contemplates leaving some time next week, we would advise those who would like to have their images handed down to posterity, to call upon him as soon as possible.

Coxwell, James C,

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1857                Franklin street, Green Point, Brooklyn, New York.

1857 September 9.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 9, 1857, Whole No. 7678, P. 2.

$250 Will Buy A First Class Ambrotype and Daguerreotype gallery, now doing a good business.  Inquire at the gallery of Mr. Coxell, Franklin street, Green Point, Brooklyn, E. D., between the hours of 10 and 3 o’clock.  Satisfactory reasons will be given for selling out.  $250 cash.

Cowan, Henry Y.

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

1858-1859       22 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1859                14 Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

1858 September 17.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 17, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 169, P. 2.

Cowan’s Picture Gallery.  Cowan’s New Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, Cin., O., the best place in the city to get a good picture for a little money.  The subscriber has newly fitted large and tastefully arranged Picture Rooms, easy of access, at the above premises, and is prepared to take any kind of pictures, in every variety of style known in the art, at prices the lowest in the city, for the same style of cases, and guarantees to give satisfaction or no charge.  Remember the place No/. 22 Fifth st., bet. Main and Walnut, where beautiful pictures, life like, are taken daily.  Go and see.

Advertisement ran from September 17 to 28, 1858.

1858 September 20.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 20, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 171, P. 2.

Go and see Cowan’s new Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street.  He is taking beautiful pictures at prices to suit the people.  See advertisement.

1858 September 29.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 29, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 179, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery.  Good Melainotypes and Photographs Are Taken Daily In Cowan’s New Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street, Cincinnati, Ohio.  Citizens and strangers are most cordially invited to visit the Gallery and examine specimens.  Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.

Advertisement ran from September 29 to October 16, 1858.

1858 October 15.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 15, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 193, P. 2.

Cowan’s New Picture Gallery.  No. 22 Fifth street, is the place to get beautiful Pictures of every style known in the art, at prices lowest in the city.  Get one.

1858 October 16.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 16, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 194, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures are admired by all who see them.  Gallery No. 22 Fifth street, between Walnut and Main.

1858 October 21.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 21, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 198, P. 2.

Cowan’s New Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth st., is the place to get beautiful pictures of every style.  Get one.

1858 November 11.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 11, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 216, P. 2.

Cowan’s New Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street, is the place to get beautiful Pictures of every style , at prices the lowest in the city, and guaranteed to give satisfaction, or no charge.

Advertisement ran on November 11 & 12, 1858.

1858 November 13.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  November 13, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 218, P. 2.

Cowan’s New Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street, is the place to get beautiful Pictures of every style , at prices the lowest in the city.

1858 December 17.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 17, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 247, P. 2.

Every description of Pictures, perfect and beautiful, can be obtained by calling at cowan’s Gallery, No. 22 West Fifth street.  Paintings in oil furnished on short notice.

1858 December 18.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  December 18, 1858, Vol. XIX, No. 248, P. 2.

For Holiday Presents, Go To Cowan’s Picture Gallery, No. 22 West Fourth street.  We would remind those that are looking for suitable Presents for the Holidays, that few things would be more acceptable than a fine picture of yourself.  We are prepared to take any kind of pictures in every variety of style known in the art, at prices the lowest in the city; and guaranteed to give satisfaction or no charge.

1859 March 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 5, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 1, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures—Get One.  Cowan, assisted by that well known artist, Bloom, at 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, is making perfect pictures of every style, at prices to suit the people.—Remember.

1859 March 8.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 8, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 3, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures Are meritorious works of Art, and the people know it.  Therefore visit his Gallery, at 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut.

1859 March 10.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 10, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 5, P. 2.

Cowan’s Picture Gallery, No. 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, where are lady friends can get such Melainotypes, Daguerreotypes, &c., as they may wish.  Artist Bloom officiates in the operating room.  Call.

1859 March 12.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 12, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 7, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures—Get One.  Cowan, assisted by that well known artist, Bloom, at 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut, is making perfect pictures of every style, at prices to suit the people.—Remember.

1859 March 15.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 15, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 9, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures Are meritorious works of Art, and the people know it.  Therefore visit his Gallery at 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut.

1859 March 17.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 17, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 11, P. 2.

Children’s Pictures.  Every Mother should have the Daguerreotype of her self and little ones.  Go to Cowan’s Gallery 22 West 5th street, and get them.

1859 March 17.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 17, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 21, P. 1.

Home Interest…Mr. H. Cowen, of No. 22 West Fifth street, is executing, so the ladies say, the finest Photographs and other styles of pictures, of any one in town.  Those interested should give Mr. Cowan a call.

Advertisement ran from March 17 to 19, 1859.

1859 March 22.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 25, P. 1.

Home Interest…Mr. Cowen, of No. 22 Fifth street, has lately associated with him Mr. Bloom, formerly of No. 14 Fifth street.  Two such artist as these are sufficient guarantee as to the quality of their work.

Advertisement ran from March 22 to 26, 1859.

1859 March 28.  The Daily Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  March 28, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 30, P. 2.

Home Interest…Most Beautiful—Those Photographs taken at Cowen’s, no 14 Fifth street.

Advertisement ran from March 28 to 31, 1859.

1859 May 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 53, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery, 22 West 5th street, Pictures of every style at half price.

1859 May 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 53, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery, 22 West 5th street, Cowan’s pictures speak for themselves.

1859 May 5.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 5, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 53, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery, 22 West 5th street, From life size to breastpin pictures, at your own price.

1859 May 6.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 6, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 54, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery, 22 West 5th street, Life-Size Pictures, plain or in Oil, at half the usual price.

1859 May 6.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 6, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 54, P. 2.

Call at Cowan’s—See Cowan.  Buy your Pictures of Cowan, 22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut.

1859 May 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 7, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 55, P. 2.

See Cowan’s Show Case, 22 West Fifth, Life-size Pictures at half price.

1859 May 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 7, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 55, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures Are Works of Art.  Gallery 22 West Fifth street.  Call and see them.

1859 May 7.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 7, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 55, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery.  Everybody goes there for his beautiful Pictures.

1859 May 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 9, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 56, P. 2.

Cowan’s Gallery—Prices Reduced.  Call on Cowan.

1859 May 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 9, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 56, P. 2.

Cowan’s Pictures—The Finest Made.  22 Fifth street, between Main and Walnut.

1859 May 9.  Cincinnati Daily Commercial.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  May 9, 1859, Vol. XX, No. 56, P. 2.

Cowan’s Large Size Photographs, At half the usual charge.  Gallery 22 West Fifth street.

1859 August 22.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 22, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 1, P. 3.

Cowen’s Gallery, No. 22 West Fifth-street.—If you want a superior Ambrotype, Photograph, Mezzograph, or a good picture of any style, go to Cowen’s, No. 22 West Fifth-street.  Bloom has charge of the gallery.

1859 August 29.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  August 29, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 7, P. 3.

Photographic Gallery—Cowen’s No. 22 West Fifth-street, under Bloom’s management.  If you want a magnificent Photograph go to Cowen’s; for a Ambrotype go to the same place.  Remember, pictures of all styles taken at Cowen’s, No. 22 West Fifth-street.

Advertisement ran on August 29 & 30, 1859.

1859 September 13.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 13, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 20, P. 3.

For fine Photographs, Melainotypes or Ambrotypes, call at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom, He warrants to please.

Advertisement ran on September 13 & 14, 1859.

1859 September 19.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 19, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 25, P. 3.

Good Photographs, plain or colored, can be had cheaper than elsewhere at the Central Gallery. Corner Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

1859 September 29.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  September 29, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 34, P. 3.

For a good Photograph, Melainotype or Ambrotype, don’t fail to call at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

1859 October 5.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 5, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 39, P. 3.

For $5 you can get a fine Oil colored Photograph in a good gilt frame at the Central Photograph and Melainotype Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

1859 October 13.  The Penny Press.  (Cincinnati, Ohio.)  October 13, 1859, Vol. 2, No. 46, P. 3.

Good Photographs, Melainotypes and Ambrotypes are taken at the Central Gallery cheaper than elsewhere in the city, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.

Cornelius & Goddard

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1840                Corner of Lodge Alley and Eighth Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

1840 July 4.  The Newport Mercury.  (Newport, Rhode Island.)  Vol. LXXIX, No. 4,082, P. 1.

The manner in which daguerreotype miniature likenesses are taken is thus described in the Mechanics’ Magazine.

Mr. Cornelius and Dr. Goodman (sic.) are now occupied at their establishment corner of Lodge Alley and Eighth Sts. Philadelphia, in taking likenesses, which are about seven by five inches in neat metallic gilt frames, and, are taken for five dollars.  As the likenesses are true the owners are, very often, too little flattered by the sun to be pleased with his painting, but as a French artist said to a friend of mine who complained that he had made him look like an assassin, the hellographist might reply “Sir, that is not my fault.”

The mode of proceeding of Dr. Goodman (sic.) and Mr. Cornelius is in this wise: out of the window of their room having a southern exposure, is projected horizontally, and at full length, a large looking glass to receive the rays of the sun, which are thrown up against another large mirror, so slanted, as to throw the light against the person whose likeness is to be taken, sitting at the opposite side of the room with his face to the window.  To soften the intence light thrown on the face by the mirrors, which would otherwise be intolerable, there is, suspended from the ceiling, a circular glass plate about three eights of an inch thick, of a very deep purple tinge, (which had once been used in the laboratory of the distinguished chemist, Dr. Hare,) for exciting electricity.

When the operate is seated on his chair, and subjected to the light transmitted through the purple glass, you would suppose all Mr. Cornelius wished was to make the fellow “look blue” but he will be relieved from such apprehension very soon, as it is only necessary to sit half a minute, or perhaps a minute, till the sun has, by his powerful pencil, trans mixed every lineament of your features with all their beauties and blemishes, in imperishable lines upon the plate of silver.  Before the person, and about four feet in front of him is a bureau, on top of which, is a mahogany tube or box, six or seven inches square and eighteen inches long open at both ends.  I the end next to the person (to be represented) is fixed a double convex lens about the size of a common burning glass, by which the figure of the face and bust is diminished to the proper size for the plate of silver on which the likeness is to be fixed.—When the person is seated, the, strong light is thrown from the mirrors through the purple plate upon the face, and bust and reflected thence through the lens and box and is transmitted to the plate of prepared silver fixed at the other end of the box.  Half a minute or more is sufficient to trace imperishably the delineation of the plate.

Corey & Pickerill

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1855                Address unknown, Dubuque, Iowa.

1856                Corner Main and 4th streets, over George W. Burton’s Store, Dubuque, Iowa.

1855 July.  The Photographic and Fine Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  New Series Vol. II, Old Series Vol. VIII, No. 7, P. 224.

We copy the following from a Dubuque, Iowa, paper. Messrs. Corey & Pickerill succeed Mr. W. H. White. We wish them prosperity in their new enterprise:

Corey & Pickerill’s Daguerreotypes. — We feel that we owe something of an apology to the above gentlemen, inasmuch as we have never noticed the superior excellence of their pictures, and the tasteful elegance of their rooms, as they deserve. Amongst all the operators in this line of business, who have visited Dubuque, it is doing them but simple justice to say, that they have never been surpassed in the tone, superior finish, and uniform excellence of their daguerreotypes. Their rooms are most conveniently and tastefully arranged, and they have a large collection of specimen plates, embracing many of our prominent citizens, and our most interesting and beautiful ladies. Their operating room combines the advantages of both sky and side lights, with apparatus for directing it at the will of the operator. The public will find themselves warmly welcomed by the gentlemanly proprietors, and we consider a visit to Messrs. Corey & Pickerill’s ” National Daguerrean rooms,” as one of the chief attractions of the city

1856 October 22.  Weekly Express and Herald.  (Dubuque, Iowa.)  October 22, 1856, Vol. XVI, No. 1, P. 5.

National Daguerreotype Gallery.  Messrs. Corey & Pickerill Formerly of Cincinnati, and now of this city, who obtained the highest premium at the Indiana State Fair for the best Daguerreotypes, have, at considerable expense, fitted up a suit of rooms over Geo. W. Burton’s Store, corner Main and 4th streets, 2d story, with a view of locating permanently in this city, and would ask the citizens generally to call and examine specimens of their work.

Every variety and style of Frames, Cases, Lockets, Breast Pins &c., constantly on hand, and at prices to suit all.

Full plate pictures and family groups taken in the most perfect manner.

All pictures taken at their rooms warranted superior to any taken in the west.

Further comment is unnecessary.  We only ask you, one and all to call and see our collection of Pictures and judge for yourselves.  dec. 7.

Advertisement ran from October 22 to Nov. 5, 1856.