1848 Room Over Nason, Stinson & Co., Hallowell, Maine.
Morrill was recorded in one advertisement in the Maine Cultivator and Hallowell Gazette (Hallowell, Maine) on December 16, 1848. Morrill executes fine Daguerreotype pictures in the office over Nason, Stinson & Co. As he will remain in town only one week longer, those wanting good pictures will call soon.
Morrill is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Hallowell, Maine in 1848.
1857 Next Door West of the City Hotel, Frederick, Maryland.
Mr. Morgan was recorded in two advertisements and mentioned in a third in the Examiner (Frederick, Maryland). The first advertisement ran from July 15 to 29, 1857. Every One Read! Read! Read! Great Attraction, Immense Rush! Immense Reduction in prices! At Morgan’s Sky-Light Gallery, Formerly Addis’ Gallery, the only properly constructed Sky-Light in Fred’k. Ambrotypes, Melainotypes and Daguerreotypes, As well-finished and executed as any Gallery in Frederick, and at One-Third The Price of any other in the town.
This superb and only well arranged Sky-light Gallery was built and modled after the most celebrated in the principal cities, and acknowledged to be, and has the approval of such men as Whitehurst, Perkins, and Brady to have advantages over any other in Frederick, and not surpassed by any in the United States. The citizens here care very little for the opinion of S. D. Humphrey or any other imported picture agent from New York, disposing of rights, in which having offered here first, finally succeeded, blarney in humbugging some other Daguerreotypist with N. G. Burgess one of the most celebrated and scientific practical photographers of the age, and to whom a certain friend of ours in the business is indebted to what little he knows of Ambrotyping, says in his last great work upon the art—”That a sky-light that is no more than ten or fifteen feet from the sitter in the highest point, and falling over in such a manner, that the lowest portion of it shall be five feet from the floor, has been found to work far better than any other, as it is absolutely requsite to have a good volume of light on the drapery, for [unless] this attained no good results can be produced.” This is the only sky-light in town that is constructed upon this principle, and consequently must produce the best picture. Every child knows that without a round, distinct light falling upon each eye, resembling a pin-head, and that no celebrated portrait painter from the days of Rubens, Vandaye, Rembrandt, Velasquez, and Murillo ever neglected to put there to give expression and life to the picture. Let us here no more croaking about spectrums in the eye. The public or at least some of the citizens here are aware that a daguerreotypist in this town admitted his light to be to high, and requested the former proprietor of this establishment previous to his leaving to regulate his light and chemicals. What would “master artist” say to that. We would wish the public to know that we have learnt this business practically from the best operators in the country and not from book learning like some other daguerreotypist here. These matters are merely adverted to in order to repel the imputations in a recent advertisement by one in the same business. Morgan only wants the public to test his worth and let that speak for him.
Students will bear in mind that this is the only Gallery where they can be taught practically, in less time and on the lowest terms of any in Frederick.
The second advertisement ran from August 5 to September 16, 1857. The greatest Discovery Out. The Marble Relievotype! Is taken only at Morgan’s Gallery, Next door to the City Hotel, Fred’k., Md. The surprising effects of this singular and beautiful discovery in Photography, which I accidently made a few days ago, must be seen to be appreciated. The Picture, in colors, stands out in bold relief from a marble background, on which it casts a shadow, like statuary. Those, who have seen this admiration of its beauty and perfection. Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine this curious invention.
The third advertisement appeared on September 30, 1857 in an advertisement for George Tetherly. New York Gallery. Photographs! Ambrotypes!! Daguerreotypes, &c. The subscriber having taken the gallery next door to the City Hotel, formerly occupied by Mr. Addis, and latterly by Mr. <organ, is prepared to furnish the best Pictures to be had in them city, at the lowest prices. Having secured the services of a celebrated Artist from the Galleries of Brady and of Gurney in New York City, he is enabled to warrant satisfaction in every branch of his business, to those who may favor him with their custom.
His gallery is easier of access than any other in the city, being in the second story, and the Sky-light is unrivalled. With such advantages, he is determined to deserve a share of public patronage. Geo. Tetherly. W. Patrick St., Frederick.
Mr. Morgan is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Frederick, Maryland.
1842-1843 73 Chambers Street, New York, New York.
Morand & Cockcroft (Augustus Morand & S. Cockcroft) in five advertisements in The Evening Post (New York, New York) and one listing in the New York City Directory, 1843. The first advertisement ran on August 20 & 27, 1842. Photographic Likenesses; By an improved Daguerreotype process, are taken at the Van Loan Photographic Establishment, upper story of granite buildings, corner of Broadway and Chambers st. N. Y. (entrance No. 73 Champers street,) By S. Cockcroft and A. Morand, Jr.
Likenesses taken from 8 A. M. till sundown, in any kind of weather, clear, cloudy or rainy.
N. B. Apparatus, with all the modern improvements, furnished at the above establishment. au20.
The second advertisement ran on August 24 to September 14, 1842.Photographic Likenesses; By an improved Daguerreotype Process, are taken at the Van Loan Photographic Establishment, Upper story of the building corner of Broadway and Chambers st. N. Y. Entrance No. 73 Champers street. By S. Cockcroft and A. Morand, Jr.
Likenesses taken from 7 A. M. till sundown, in any kind of weather—clear, cloudy, or rainy.
N. B. Apparatus, with all the modern improvements, furnished at the above establishment.
The third advertisement ran from August 24 to 26, 1842. Instruction In Daguerreotype given by Morand & Cockcroft, No. 73 Chambers street, N. Y.
The fourth advertisement ran from September 8 to 10, 1842. Instruction In Daguerreotype given by Morand & Cockcroft, No. 73 Chambers street, N. Y.
The fifth advertisement ran from September 17 to 26, 1842. Daguerreotype Miniatures Are taken by Morand & Cockcroft, at Adams’ granite building, corner Broadway and Chambers street, in any dress, one every day, except Sunday. Entrance 73 Chambers street.
Daguerreotype Plates—A new lot, just received and for sale by Morland, 73 Chambers st., cor. Broadway.
1843. New York City Directory. (New York, New York.) 1843/1844, P. 244.
Morand & Cockroft, daguerreotype, 73 Chambers.
Morand & Cockroft are recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1843-1844. In looking through the NY City Directories, S. Cockroft does not appear in the 1841/1842; 1842/1843; 1843/1844 or the 1844/1845 directories. A Samuel Cockeroft does appear as a Lawyer. First in 1841/42 & 1842/43 at 68 Ann; in 1843/44 at 4 Wall and in 1844/45 at 140 Nassau. It is unknown if they are the same person.
1849 Essex Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
1851 Rooms in Mr. Cook’s Block, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
1852-1853 Bank Building, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
1853 Rooms over Mr. Hampton’s Jewelry Store, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
1854 447 Main Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Clark Moore was recorded in eight advertisements and eight announcements in the Cambridge Chronicle (Cambridge, Massachusetts). The first advertisement ran from December 13 to 20, 1849. For a short time only! Bay State Daguerreotype Saloon on Wheels!
Mr. C. Moore respectfully informs the inhabitants of Cambridge that he has arrived with superior arrangements for the production of First Class Daguerreotype Likenesses, And has located himself on Essex street, Cambridgeport, near the City Hall.
This Saloon having been built expressly for the business and the arrangements are such that it is believed pictures can be produced which are not inferior to the best specimens of the art. He has also secured, and is using the Patent Gilding Process by which a transparent coating is formed over the picture, preserving it in all its original brilliancy, unimpaired by age, and warranted never to fade by exposure to the light or air.
Pictures taken from Portraits, Daguerreotypes, Busts—also from deceased persons and invalids at their residences if requested.
The second advertisement ran from September 6, 1851 to November 22, 1851. Sky-Light Daguerrean Gallery. Mr. C. Moore, Would respectfully inform the inhabitants of the City of Cambridge and vicinity, that he has recently fitted up a Room in Mr. Cook’s Block, next door to the Bank, Cambridgeport, with a splendid Sky Light, by which he is now enabled to take Pictures in the short time of four seconds, and he is as usual, prepared to take Likenesses in a manner superior to any offered in this place, by a process entirely original.
He is enabled to obtain good Pictures in almost any kind of weather, in proof of which statements he invites the attention of all to his Gallery, to examine specimens. Prices as low as can be found in any other city.
Portraits, Daguerreotypes, Bust, & c. & c., From deceased persons and invalids, at their residence if required.
The first announcement appeared on October 4, 1851. Those of our readers who wish to secure a good daguerreotype for themselves or friends would do well to call on Mr. C. Moore, whose office is next door to the Bank on Main Street, where specimens can be seen and where they can secure as good a portrait as at any other establishment. Mr. M. is one of our own citizens and should be encouraged. Read his advertisement.
The second announcement appeared on January 3, 1852. Daguerreotypes.—Those of our citizens who wish for a good daguerreotype picture are referred to the advertisement of Mr. Clark Moore, in another column. Mr. Moore in eminently successful in copying the “human face divine”.—Our citizens are invited to call at his rooms, over the Post Office, and examine specimens.
The third advertisement ran from January 3, 1852 to May 1, 1852. C. Moore’s Sky Light Daguerrian Gallery, Bank Building, Cambridgeport.
Good Portraits taken in almost any kind of weather.—Miniatures taken at 75 cents and upwards.
The third announcement appeared on March 27, 1852. Mr. C. Moore, Grateful for past favors, would respectfully give notice that his Daguerrean Room will shortly close!
All persons in want of Good Portraits of themselves or their friends, are respectfully invited to call. Delay no longer; life is uncertain; secure the shadow while the substance is here! How often it is that we put it off while life fades, and is gone to be here no more! When, for only a dollar or two a picture can be taken which will not fade, and will stand for any age. Room in the Bank Building, Cambridgeport
The fourth announcement appeared on November 20, 1852. Daguerreotypes.—There is nothing around which affection clings more fondly than the features of those we have loved who have gone from us. To have these features vividly imprinted before us, as it were a living picture to which we may again and again recur, is a solace the value of which those only can know who have enjoyed it. The process of M. Daguerre, which from him has taken the name of the daguerreotype, has conferred upon the world this blessing, and placed within the means of all the possibility of securing likenesses of friends while they live, to remain with us after they have departed. The general advantages of this process are to well known to need repetition. Some objections which are urged against it are more than over balanced by the advantages, besides that they are, for the most part, removed by a skilled operator.
Our citizens have enjoyed, and still enjoy, an excellent opportunity for securing good likenesses of themselves and friends, at the studio of Mr. Clark Moore, in the Bank Building, in Ward Two. The experience of Mr. Moore eminently qualifies him to take good pictures, while the large number who have secured likenesses through his means, attest the success of his efforts. His pictures are devoid of that stiffness of which complaint is sometimes made, and in point of finish and general execution they are equal to those by the most celebrated daguerreotypists. The likenesses of many of our citizens, true to the life, may b e seen at his rooms. Children of every age, group, and single likenesses are taken by him, and the most perfect satisfaction secured. His rooms are admirably adapted for the purposes of light and shade
We write for the benefit of our fellow citizens. Many neglect, while the opportunity is offered them, what at some subsequent period they most deeply regret. Parents may now secure the features of their children, which in after years shall be objects of interest to both; children may secure those of their parents; friends may thus secure their presence with friends, though they themselves may be absent. Should any be induced by what we have written to secure the pictures of those they love we doubt not they will subsequently remember our suggestions with gratitude.
We would recommend all who desire to secure daguerreotypes to call upon Mr. Moore; all that experience and the most assiduous attention can secure will be secured by him. His prices are moderate, and, with his pictures, will not fail to give satisfaction.
The fourth advertisement ran from December 11 to December 18, 1852. A Rare Chance. Daguerreotype Establishment For Sale. The Subscriber is about to leave the place and would like to dispose of his establishment, consisting of a full apparatus for the Daguerreotype Business. The room is not inferior to any in Boston, having an excellent skylight. This is a good chance for any one that would like to go into the business, a knowledge of which can be acquired in a short time. C. Moore, Bank Building, Cambridgeport.
The fifth advertisement ran from June 4 to July 2, 1853. Daguerreotype Rooms. Removal. The Subscriber has removed from his old stand on the corner of Main and Essex Street, to the commodious Rooms [517] Main street, over Hampton’s Jewelry Store, up only one flight of stairs.
He has been making important in his establishment, and is now prepared tom furnish Daguerreotypes of individuals or Groups, at all times, and at reasonable prices.
The public is invited to call at his rooms, and examine specimens. C. Moore.
The fifth announcement appeared on June 25, 1853. We had intended, several weeks since, to call the attention of our citizens to the removal of Mr. Moore’s Daguerreotype to the spacious chambers directly over Mr. Hampton’s Jewelry Store, and a few doors east of the bank on Main street. His arrangements for taking likenesses, singly and in groups, are of the most perfect character; and his rooms, being up only one flight of stairs, will form an additional inducement with many to give him a call. We hope he may be amply repaid for the great outlay he has made.
The sixth advertisement ran from June 4 to July, 2, 1853. Daguerreotype Rooms. Removal. The subscriber has removed from his old stand on the corner of Main and Essex Street. To the commodious 417 [447] Main Street over Hampton’s Jewelry Store up only one flight of stairs.
He has been making important improvements in his establishment and is now prepared to furnish daguerreotypes of individuals or groups at all times and at reasonable rates.
The public is invited to call at his rooms and examine specimens. C. Moore, Cambridgeport, June 2, 1853
The sixth announce appeared on June 23, 1853. We had intended, several week since, to call the attention of our citizens to the removal of Mr. Moore’s Daguerreotype to the spacious chambers directory over Mr. Hampton’s Jewery Store, and a few doors east of the bank on Main Street. His arrangements for taking likenesses singly and in groups, are the most perfect character; and his rooms, being up only one flight of stairs, will form an additional inducement with many to give him a call. we hope he may be amply repaid for the great outlay he has made.
The seventh advertisement ran from December 10, 1853 to February 18, 1854. Daguerreotype Rooms. Mr. C. Moore respectfully informs the inhabitants of this city that he still continues in his Room, opposite the Hourly Office, Cambridgeport, for the purpose of taking first-class Daguerreotype. Mr. M. would also state that he has made many important improvements in the Art and is ready to give his entire attention to the business, and hopes to have his share of patronage. He likewise takes Likenesses from Daguerreotypes, painted Portraits, Busts and Engravings; also from deceased persons at short notice.
The seventh announcement appeared on December 17, 1853. Daguerreotypes.—Those of our friends who are desirous of having Daguerreotype likenesses taken of themselves or friends cannot do better than to call on Mr. C. Moore, at his rooms, opposite the Hourly Office, Main street. Mr. M. is an experienced master of his art, and in our judgment is excelled by few of his profession. For further particulars see advertisement in another part of our paper.
The eight advertisement ran from March 18, 1854 to April 8, 1854. Daguerreotypes For 50 Cents!! C. Moore is now prepared to take Daguerreotypes expeditiously by machinery, and an entirely new process, for the very low price of 50 cents! Daguerrean Gallery, Main Street, opposite the Hourly Office, Cambridgeport.
The eighth announcement appeared on April 15, 1854. Daguerreotype Views—Mr. C. Moore has recently taken very fine views of buildings and streets in the vicinity of his daguerreotype rooms, among which is one of the Chronicle building, owned by Mr. Joseph A. Holmes. Mr. M. will be happy to exhibit these views at his rooms, Main Street, opposite the hourly office, and to contract for similar views with any of our citizens.
Clark Moore is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Cambridge, Massachusetts from 1852-1854.
1858-1859 Rooms over Moses Hale’s Book Store, Ellsworth, Maine.
Darwin N. Moor was recorded in one advertisement, five announcements and one illustration. The advertisement (non-photographic) first appeared on April 9, 1858 in the Ellsworth American (Ellsworth, Maine). New Firm!! The undersigned, having purchased The Furniture Store of W. W. Rogers, with the stock of Goods therein, would respectfully inform the public that they intend to continue the business at the same place. We are constantly receiving from Boston, and shall keep on hand a good supply of all kinds of Furniture, consisting of Sofas, Stuffed Chairs, Fancy Chamber Sets, Cane Seat Chairs, Child’s Chairs, Bureaus, Mirrors, Rockers, Wood Seat Chairs…Carpetings,…Paper Hangings and Curtains…Bedsteads, Fence Post, Newel Post and Stair Bannisters…Read Made Coffins…
The first announcement appeared on October 1, 1858 in the Ellsworth American. Daguerreotypes And Ambrotypes.—Darwin N. Moor, Rooms over Moses Hale’s Book-Store, takes capital pictures, in any style, or of any kind. Mr. Moor is a good artist, a good fellow, and deserving of patronage.
The illustration first appeared on April 1, 1859 in the Ellsworth American. Illustration of a plow after an Ambrotype by Moor appeared in an advertisement for B. F. Thomas & Co., Ellsworth, ME. Premium Plow.
The second announcement appeared on May 6, 1859 in the Ellsworth American. Moor’s Ambrotypes, after close inspection, recommend themselves. Try one and see.
The third announce appeared on October 14, 1859 in the Ellsworth American. Agricultural Fair. Entries On The Fair Grounds…
118, Darwin N. Moor & Co., Ellsworth, lot of fine furniture; bedstead, Whatnot, Bureau, Stands, Chairs, Show-cases, Ambrotypes, &c. &c…
The fourth announcement appeared on October 28, 1859 in the Ellsworth American. Premium’s Awarded by the Hancock Ag. Society…Darwin N. Moor & Co., 1st prem. On Whatnot, $1.25., on Bedstead, $1.75., on Ambrotypes, diploma.
The fifth announcement appeared on November 17, 1859 in the Maine Farmer (Augusta, Maine). Hancock Society. This Society held its second annual Exhibition at Ellsworth, Oct. 11th, 12th and 13th…
Darwin N. Moor & Co., 1st prem. On Whatnot, $1.25., on Bedstead, $1.75., on Ambrotypes, diploma.
Darwin N. Moor is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1860 in Ellsworth, Maine.
ND Address Unknown, Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
William A. Mitchell was recorded in the 1862 Deaths Registered in the town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Bristol County for the year Eighteen Hundred and Sixty-Two.
Sex—Male
Condition—Single
Age—25 Years, 6 Months
Death—
Residence—Alexandria, Virginia
Occupation—Daguerreotypist
Place of Birth—Fairhaven
Parents names—Seth A. Mitchell and Cordelia Mitchell.
William A. Mitchell is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a William A. Mitchell, Jr. as an artist in Boston in 1858 at 49 Tremont Street. If his fathers name was Seth A. he would not be a Jr. It is unknown at this time if he was a daguerreotypist in Alexandria, Virginia.
1859 Address Unknown, Fairmont, Virginia.
Miller appeared in one article on April 19, 1859 in the Wheeling Daily Intelligencer (Wheeling, Virginia). Arrest of a Murderer by means of a Daguerreotype.—Yesterday morning officer Hawley and Mr. James Wright, of this city, arrived here from Fairmont, having in charge a man by the name of Jacob S. Hardin, charged with the murder of his wife on the 9th of March last, at Belvedere, Warren County, N. J. The circumstances of the arrest are quite remarkable, as follows. About a week ago Mr. Wright who was traveling through Marion and other neighboring counties, on business, arrived at Fairmont on the same train with Hardin, and the two got off at that point, after making a pretty intimate railroad acquaintance. Mr. W., in circulating around in that neighborhood two or three days afterwards, encountered Hardin at various places, and they both had remarked upon the singularity of their frequent unexpected meetings. Mr. Wright having finished his business in that part of the country, came home, and on Sunday morning last was sitting in the Spring House when some one came in with a photograph likeness of a murderer named Hardin, accompanied by a proclamation from the Governor of New Jersey, offering $500 for his arrest. Mr. Wright, upon looking at the picture, immediately recognized it as that of his mysterious acquaintance in the mountain counties and so expressed himself to various persons, among others Sergeant McDonald. Accordingly a warrant was procured from Ald. Dulty and Mr. Wright and Officer Hawley started for Fairmont. Arriving there Mr. Wright called upon Mr. Miller, a Daguerreotypist, where he supposed Hardin to be engaged, as that was his profession, and upon enquiring for the object of his search, that individual, who was in the next room, heard and recognized Wright’s voice and immediately came forth, extending his hand in the most cordial manner, and again remarking upon the fatality which seemed to attach to their frequent coming together. Mr. Wright invited Hardin, (who had assumed the alias of Austin) to take a walk…
Miller is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Wheeling, Virginia.
1856 Address Unknown, Bridgeport, Virginia.
J. E. Miller appeared in one advertisement on August 15, 1856 in the Cooper’s Clarksburg Register (Clarksburg, Virginia). Daguerrean Gallery. J. E. Miller would respectfully announce to the citizens of Clarksburg and vicinity that he has opened his Daguerrean at Bridgeport where he is prepared to take pictures in every variety and style known to the art. Dark dresses always take best in Daguerreotypes, as colors will not show.
He Keeps constantly on hand a large and elegant assortment of Plain and Fancy Cases, Gold and Common Lockets, Medallions, &c., in which Likenesses will be securely and neatly set.
Calls are respectfully solicited from all, who desire a good picture. Jy 11.
J. E. Miller is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1848 Rooms over Russell & Webster’s Store, Plymouth, New Hampshire.
H. W. Merrill appeared in one advertisement that was recorded on January 15, 1848 in the White Mountain Bugle (Plymouth, New Hampshire). Daguerreotype Miniatures, H. W. Merrill Having fitted up rooms over Russell & Webster’s Store, is prepared to take Miniatures of all sizes, and in any style of putting up that is desired. The public may be assured that Pictures taken at this establishment will be as perfect specimens of the art as can be obtained. All commissions for taking likenesses of sick or dead persons, will be attended to at once. Particular attention paid to taking likenesses of small children. All are respectfully invited to call and examine for themselves.
Instructions given in the Art, and Apparatus and stock furnished.
Miniatures set in Gold or Gilt Lockets, or in Cases or Frames, from $1.50 to $8.00.
Please call soon, as my time is limited, and must return to the City in a few weeks. Plymouth Village, Dec. 28, 1847.
H. W. Merrill is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1850-1851 Address Unknown, Biddeford, Maine.
1852-1858 6 Central Block, Biddeford, Maine.
1858-1860 4 Crystal Arcade Building, Biddeford, Maine.
1861 1 Washington Block, Liberty Street, Biddeford, Maine.
1866 131 Main Street, Biddeford, Maine.
Enoch H. McKenney was recorded in twenty five advertisements and twenty two announcements in two newspapers (before 1861). He was in the partnership of McKenney & Bowers posted on October 17, 2022. He entered and won top premium in many of the local fairs. in the 1860’s he started to exhibit fowle and cattle. in 1868 he removed to Georgetown, Delaware
Enoch H. McKenney is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.
Pioneer American Photographers, 1839 - 1860 