Category Archives: Daguerreotypes

Edwin J. March

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , ,

1856                86 Factory Island, opposite The Post Office, Saco, Maine.

1858                Rooms Next Door to the Old Post Office, Saco, Maine.

Edwin J. March was recorded in one announcement and two advertisements in the Maine Democrat (Saco, Maine).  The announcement appeared on October 7, 1856 while he was in the partnership of Davis & March (A. R. Davis & Edwin J. Davis).  York & Co.  Agricultural Society.  Reports of Committees made at the recent Cattle Show and Fair…

Report on Paintings, Statuary, Drawing and Daguerreotypes.  Your Committee would respectfully report that the exhibition in their department was meager: nevertheless, it was such as indicated that the Fine Arts were not entirely neglected in the County….

To Ambrotypes marked 175—E. H. McKenney, Biddeford, $3.00

To Ambrotypes marked 25—by Davis & March, Saco, $2.00

The first advertisement ran on February 2 to 16, 1858.  Have your Picture taken before business depression lengthens your faces so that you will be ashamed to see even their shadows delineated on Glass.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Glass Pictures, Cloth Pictures, Or any other style required, my be had at as low prices as elsewhere, at March’s Ambrotype Rooms.  (Next Door to the Old Post Office, Saco, Maine.

The second advertisement ran from February 23 to June 8, 1858.  The Place To Get The Best Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, And Photographs!  Is at March’s Ambrotype Rooms, Next Door to Old Post Office.

We are bound to make the best pictures!  Call and see.

P.S.  Plain and fancy Cases constantly on hand at the lowest rates.

Edwin J. March is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Saco, Maine in 1856-1857.

Mansfield

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                Opposite the Atlantic House, Newport, Rhode Island.

Mansfield was recorded on one advertisement that ran on July 5 & 13, 1854 in the Herald of the Times (Newport, Rhode Island).  50 Cent Daguerreotypes.  All persons who are in want of a superior Daguerreotype will do well to call at the extensive picture gallery opposite the Atlantic House, and secure one of Mansfield & Co.’s inimitable Likenesses, that they produce for the low price of 50 cts.  Having the largest Sky-light in the world, and a superior apparatus, &c. they are enabled to produce 300 Daguerreotypes daily, unsurpassed by any other establishment in the country.  Their rooms are easy of access, being on the first floor, and they respectfully invite the public to call and examine specimens before purchasing elsewhere.

Gallery opposite the Atlantic House.

Mansfield (first name unknown) is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Newport, Rhode Island.

Horatio N. Macomber

Daguerreotypes, , , , , , , , , ,

1846-1848       7 Batchelder’s Block, Saco, Maine.

1848                Address Unknown, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

1848-1849       Scammon’s Building, Saco, Maine.

1849                Sweeter’s Building, Biddeford, Maine.[1]

1850 Dr. Bacon’s Building, Factory Island, Saco, Maine.

Horatio N. Macomber was recorded in eleven advertisements and four announcements in the Maine Democrat (Saco, Maine).  The first advertisement ran from December 1, 1846 to April 27, 1847.  Improvement Is The Order Of The Day.  Macomber & Co., Successor To L. Aldrich, Would invite all persons interested in procuring Daguerreotype Likenesses of themselves or friends, copies from portraits, miniatures, paintings, engravings, or statuary, &c., to call at Batchelder’s Block, No. 7, Up Stairs, and examine our specimens.  Our arrangements are such that we take miniatures of children of any age, and diseased persons at their residences.

Having obtained the late improvements in the art by Hough & Co., of Providence, R. I., which enables him to warrant in every case a perfect likeness, as strongly brought out as the finest painting or engraving.  Prices much lower than ever before offered in Saco.  Miniatures put up in the best manner and warranted not to fade or spot, in gold & plated lockets, pins, cases or frames.

They will also attend to give instruction in the art, and keep for sale gold and plated Lockets and Pins.  Also, Plates, Cases, Frames, and Chemicals.

Picture Gallery open from 8½ A. M., to 9 P. M.

Miniatures put up in Satin Cases for $1.50.  Lockets and Frames at corresponding prices.

The second advertisement ran from December 1, 1846 to April 27, 1847.  H. N. Macomber, Would also give notice that he has removed his Dental Office from No. 2 to the above rooms, where he will be happy to wait upon all who may need his professional services.

Such are his arrangements, that he is prepared to perform any operation upon the Teeth in the most skilful and thorough manner.

N. B.  Be it remembered that his charges are 25 per cent. less than those of Dentists usually.  All operations warranted to give satisfaction, or no pay.

Best of references given if desired.

The third advertisement ran from April 27 to June 8, 1847.  Truly Wonderful Discoveries!  Heliographic Drawings!! H. N. Macomber & Co., Have the pleasure of announcing to all persons interested in the progress of the true and beautiful in art, that they have just received a new and beautiful German Apparatus.  Also, with much difficulty and great expense, obtained the newly discovered German Process, for taking the Heliographic or Photogenic Miniatures.

Those who have been pleased with imperfect productions of the old Daguerreotype System, will be perfectly delighted at the wonderful results of the new process; it is impossible to describe the almost incredible beauty and brilliancy of the new productions.

Those who have the old, dark and rough Daguerreotypes, can for $1.00, exchange them for a bright and splendid Heliographic; which will be much more natural, and will not fade.  The new mode requires much less time, and operates in all weather.

Children, by sitting eight seconds, can have a perfect Likeness.  Our arrangements are such that we can take Miniatures of deceased persons at their residences.

Miniatures put up in the best manner, and warranted not to fade or spot, for $2.00.  Miniatures put up in Gold and Plated Lockets, Pins, or Frames at corresponding prices.

Old operators can have the new process on reasonable terms.

Be it remembered that Macomber & Co., is the first in the State of Maine, who has the new mode of operation.

Picture Gallery open from half past 8 A. M., to 9 P. M.  Therefore, all persons interested in procuring Likenesses of themselves or friends, Copies from Portraits, Miniatures, Paintings, Engravings or Statuary, &c., are invited to call at No. 7 Batchelder’s New Block, Up Stairs.  Saco, April 22, 1847.

The fourth advertisement ran from June 8, 1857 to February 8, 1848.  H. N. Macomber & Co., Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, No. 7 Batchelder Block, Up Stairs, Factory Island, Saco, Maine.  Miniatures taken in any weather, with or without Colors, in a Superior Style, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, or Cases.

The Public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  H. N. Macomber, T. P. Cressey.

H. N. Macomber, Would also give notice that he has removed his Dental Office from No. 2 to the above Rooms, where he will be happy to wait upon all who may need his professional services.

Such are his arrangements, that he is prepared to perform any operation upon the Teeth in the most skilful and thorough manner.

N. B.  Be it remembered that his charges are 25 per cent less than those of Dentists usually.  All operations warranted satisfaction, or no pay.

Best of references given if desired.

The first announcement appeared on November 9, 1847. Mr. Macomber, in the new block upon the island, is taking the best Daguerreotype likenesses to be seen in town.

The fifth advertisement appeared on February 29, 1848.  H. N. Macomber & Co., Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms, No. 7 Batchelder Block, Up Stairs, Factory Island, Saco, Maine.  Miniatures taken in any weather, with or without Colors, in a Superior Style, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, or Cases.

The Public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  H. N. Macomber.

H. N. Macomber, Would also give notice that he has removed his Dental Office from No. 2 to the above Rooms, where he will be happy to wait upon all who may need his professional services.

Such are his arrangements, that he is prepared to perform any operation upon the Teeth in the most skilful and thorough manner.

N. B.  Be it remembered that his charges are 25 per cent less than those of Dentists usually.  All operations warranted satisfaction, or no pay.

Best of references given if desired.

The sixth advertisement ran from March 7 to June 13, 1848.  Daguerreotype!  Ladies and Gentlemen in want of Miniature Likenesses are respectfully informed that Macomber & Co. Have made great improvements in their rooms, and arranged their light in such a manner, with the aid of s first rate German apparatus, that they are prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses, unrivalled for depth of tone, and softness of light and shade, while they display all the artistic arrangement of the highest effort of the painter.  Remember that delays are dangerous, therefore take the first opportunity that shall present to secure one two or more of these mementos of life, which under the trying circumstances of a final separation from friends, no price can purchase.

M. & Co. take this opportunity to return their most sincere thanks to the inhabitants of this place and vicinity, for the Preference conferred upon their establishment since they have been in business at Saco.  They also wish to have it perfectly understood that they will take As Good, True and Perfect a Likeness As can be taken in this place or vicinity, and warrant the same not to fade or spot, put up in the best velvet cases, for one dollar and fifty cents.  Citizens or strangers visiting our rooms, can have their miniature likenesses taken in this unique style, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Cases or Frames, in a few minutes.

The Public are respectfully invited to visit our rooms, and examine specimens not bought or borrowed of Portland artists, but taken by ourselves, and then judge of our ability to fulfil our promises-and not be duped by any individual boasting of the superiority of his likenesses because he charges more that we do.

We say again, We Will Not Be Beat.  N. B.  Persons sitting for their likenesses at our rooms can have the same retaken in one week, if no satisfactory to themselves or friends, without charge.

Macomber & Co. Batchelder Block, Factory Island, Saco, No. 7, up Stairs

The second announcement appeared on May 23, 1848.  Daguerreotypes.—Following the crowd, one day last week, we found ourself in the Daguerreotype Rooms of Macomber & Co., where, after due preparation, Mr. Frink took a copy of our phiz. As like to the original as like can be.  On looking about his room, we found ourself in the mist of many familiar faces of our townsmen, who have made a visit there and left their shadows behind, to grace the portrait gallery.  Mr. Frink is one of the most accomplished artists to be found in the business.—The operations of this firm are very extensive.—They have a room in Portsmouth, N. H., where Mr. Macomber is now operating.  Some of his likenesses taken there, exceed any thing of the kind we have seen, for distinctness of outline and vividness of expression.  Reader, you cannot do your friends a greater favor than to obtain for them likenesses from this celebrated Room.

The seventh advertisement ran from June 27, 1848 to January 2, 1849.  Removal.  H. N. Macomber, Would announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Saco and vicinity, that having sold out his room in Batchelder Block, Factory Island, he has removed to rooms in Scammon’s Building, Over Charles Boothby’s Tailoring Establishment, Pepperell Square, 2d door East of Water st.

The above rooms have just been newly finished, expressly for Mr. M.’s accommodation, and with special reference to the Daguerreotype Business, with a large and splendid sky-light.

Mr. M. having secured the best of German apparatus, of large size, is now prepared to take likenesses of individuals or groups, in a style far superior to any thing that has been produced in the place before. 

Mr. M. would take this opportunity to return to his numerous friends and patrons his grateful acknowledgements for the very liberal patronage bestowed upon him heretofore, and to say that he would be very happy to see them at his new rooms, which will be found to be far more convenient and pleasant than the one occupied by him before.  Mr. M. will spare no pains to give satisfaction in every case.

Operations upon the teeth, as heretofore, on the most reasonable terms.  Rooms open from 8 A. M. to 9 P. M.  Saco, June 22, 1848.

The third announcement appeared on October 31, 1848.  From the Union.  Show and Fair.  York County Agricultural Society.  We proceed to fulfil our promise made last week to give an extended account of the Show and Fair held here, Oct. 11th & 12th.  In order to get the proceedings into a reasonable space, it will be necessary to omit so much of the reports of the adjudging Committees as are merely formal, giving in such cases, the list of premiums awarded, only…

Miscellaneous Articles…Macomber & McKenney, Saco, specimens of daguerreotypes, $2.00

The fourth announcement appeared on October 31, 1848.  From the Union.  Observations Taken At The Fair. …Messrs. Macomber & McKenney of our place, presented some excellent daguerreotype likenesses, to which we are bound to pay our especial regards, our own likeness, a complete counterpart of ourself, having been elevated to the high dignity of being criticized and passed upon by a competent committee, with the view of awarding to the artist, if deserved, the tribute due to skill.  We are happy to see by the list that the lot, with the editors thrown in, obtained a gratuity of $1.50.

The eighth advertisement ran from January 9 to March 13, 1849.  Premium Daguerreotypes, Mr. Macomber Would announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Saco and Biddeford, that he is still to be found at his rooms in Scammon’s Building, Pepperell Square, Two Doors East of Water Street, where he is prepared, by the aid of superior Light, the best German apparatus, and a new Chemical Agent, which he has recently obtained at considerable expense, from some of the best operators in the United States, to execute Likenesses in the best style of the art.

It is generally acknowledged that Mr. Macomber’s pictures, in point of distinctness, clearness, softness of light and shade, as well as beauty, far exceed any taken in the place, and are unsurpassed but by few, if any in the country.  It is well known that he Obtained The Premium at the late Fair.  But notwithstanding the above facts, some have patronized other establishments, not because their pictures are better, but because they charge less than he.  Now, Mr. Macomber, would say to all concerned, that he Will Not Be Underbid by any.  Persons can have their Likenesses taken at the above establishment, in the best style, for the same price for which they can have them taken at any other in the place.  Persons in want of a good Daguerreotype, would do well to call and examine specimens, and sit for a likeness if they wish, after which they will not be expected to take it, unless perfectly satisfactory.  Pictures taken light or dark, as individuals may desire.  Saco, January 3, 1849.

The ninth advertisement ran on January 22 to 29, 1850.  Miniatures!  Miniatures!  Macomber & Bowers Would announce to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Saco and Biddeford, that having sold out their Rooms in Biddeford, they may be found at the old stand, Dr. Bacon’s Building, Factory Island, Saco.

Where they will be happy to wait upon all that are in want of Likenesses of themselves or friends.  They have jest remodeled their Rooms, and enlarged and improved the arrangement of their light.

By the new arrangement of Light, they are enabled to obviate an objection which some have had to their Pictures heretofore, viz;—too dark a shade under the chin.  Their Light being a combination of Side and Top Light, they are enabled to produce pictures with as little shade as with any Side Light, while they have all the beauty and development produced by Top Light.

Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and see their new Rooms, where they must be convinced that we now have much the best chance for producing good Daguerreotypes of any in the place.  And they would respectfully suggest whether, with their superior advantages, and long experience in the business, (having been in the business three times as long as any other operator in the place,) they would not be as likely, at least, to get as good, if not a better, picture, than at any other place; and especially, as they promise that their prices shall be as low as where the poorest productions are obtained.  Saco, January 15, 1850.

The tenth advertisement ran from June 18 to November 5, 1850.  Macomber’s Daguerreotype Miniature Rooms. Dr. Bacon’s Building, Factory Island. Saco, Me.  Miniatures taken in any weather, single or in groups, in a superior style, and neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets, or Cases.  The public are invited to call and examine specimens.  Satisfaction guaranteed in all cases or no charge.

Children’s pictures of any age taken in one second.  E. J. Cole. 

The eleventh advertisement appeared on September 2, 1851.  E. J. Cole’s Daguerreotypes.  The undersigned begs leave to call the attention of the citizens of Saco, Biddeford, and vicinity, to specimens of Daguerreotypes, recently executed at his rooms on Factory Island. 

Rooms formerly occupied by Mr. Macomber, where with the aid of a large sky light and a new chemical agent, he is prepared to produce a bolder picture and consequently a more perfect likeness than ever before executed in those rooms.

He is prepared to take family groups of from 2 to 12, and give each a perfect likeness.

The subscriber will go to and part of the town at short notice to take pictures of sick or deceased persons.

Horatio N. Macomber is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being in the partnership of Macomber & Bower in Saco and Biddeford, Maine in1849.

[1] Address from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

C. H. Mack

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Rooms at the Temperance Saloon, Columbia, Missouri.

C. H. Mack was recorded in one announcement that appeared on  December 16, 1853 in the Missouri Statesman (Columbia, Missouri).  Daguerreotype Pictures.—Dr. C. H. Mack, at the Temperance Saloon in this place, has opened a Daguerrean Gallery, and is prepared to furnish pictures in the highest style of the art.  He is a master of his profession, his daguerreotypes combining boldness of expression and figure and perfection and brilliancy of finish.  We advise our citizens to call and see for themselves.

C. H. Mack is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. M. Lyle

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Main Street, St. Joseph, Missouri.

J. M. Lyle was recorded in two advertisements.  The first advertisement was recorded on  November 30 & December 7, 1853 in the St. Joseph Gazette (Saint Joseph, Missouri).  J. M. Lyle Permanent Daguerreotype Rooms, East Side Main Street, St. Joseph, MO.  Pictures taken in every Style of the art.—Instructions given and Stock, Chemicals and instruments furnished.  November 16, 1853.

The second advertisement was recorded on December 16, 1853 in the Weekly Commercial Cycle  (Saint Joseph, Missouri).  J. M. Lyle’s Permanent Daguerreotype Rooms Main Street, St. Joseph, Mo.  Constantly on hand a complete assortment of Stock and Instruments, at the lowest prices.  Pictures put up in his late and superior style, with dispatch and neatness, and [ ? ] never to fade.  sept 2.

J. M. Lyle is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Lovell

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1849                Gallery in Tallmadge Block, Lancaster, Ohio.

Lovell of the partnership of Cole & Lovell were recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in The Lancaster Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio).  the advertisement ran from June 22 to July 6, 1849.  Daguerreotype Likenesses!  Cole & Lovell, Would respectfully inform the inhabitants of Lancaster and vicinity, that they have opened their Daguerrian gallery in Tallmadge’s Block, for a short time, where they will be found in readiness to execute Likenesses equal to any in the West for depth of tone and softness of light and shade.  Having given their undivided attention to the business for several years in the Eastern cities, they feel confident they can suit all who may favor them with a call.

Those wishing for a beautiful likeness of themselves or friends, will do well to call soon, while so favorable an opportunity offers.  Gold and Plated Lockets on hand.  Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy as in fair weather.  Instruction given in the art. Apparatus, &c., furnished on the most reasonable terms. 

The announcement appeared on June 29, 1849.  Daguerreotypes.—In another column will be found advertisement of Messrs. Cole & Lovell, who are ready to take likenesses in the most approved style.  They are good operators and make good pictures.

Lovell (first mane unknown) or the partnership of Cole & Lovell are not recorded in other photographic directories.  Cole is possibly A. R. Cole who was active in Zanesville, Ohio from 1850 to 1865.[1]

[1] Ohio Photographers 1839-1900.

J. F. & P. H. Lovejoy

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1857-1858       25 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.

J. F. & P. H. Lovejoy (John F. Lovejoy) were recorded in one advertisement that was recorded on January 9 and 16, 1858 in the General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island).  Daguerreotypes Photographs And Ambrotypes.  Having Newly Furnished the Rooms at No. 25 Westminster-st., we are prepared to take Pictures of all kinds and sizes, in the most perfect manner.  All Pictures Warranted.  Remember The Number 25.  J. F. Lovejoy, P. H. Lovejoy, Artists.  je6.

J. F. & P. H. Lovejoy are recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1858. 

Please note the date at the end of the advertisement “je6.” This is probably June 6 1857, no newspapers were available in 1856 and 1857, after the January 16, 1858 the next newspaper available on was on June 16, 1858, which they did not appear in.

Mr. Long

Daguerreotypes, Lecturer, ,

1840                Hall of The Augusta House, Augusta, Maine.

Mr. Long was recorded in one announcement that appeared on June 13, 1840 in the Gospel Banner (Augusta, Maine).  The Daguerreotype.  Mr. Long, a competent lecturer, is in this place, and delivered a lecture and gave an exhibition on the Daguerreotype art at the Hall of the Augusta House on Monday last.  In consequence of a misunderstanding amongst our citizens, the day not being supposed to be sufficiently pleasant for the exhibition, the attendance was small.  He proposes to repeat the lecture and exhibition at the same place, this (Saturday) P. M. at 2 o’clock.  Tickets 25 cents each.  Those who were present on Monday are invited to be present again at that time gratuitously.

We have had some conversation with Mr. Long and are satisfied that his lecture must be highly interesting and valuable, as exhibiting many important facts in natural Philosophy.  The pictures taken are to the very life.  Nothing can be so perfect.  Even images impressed upon the plate, which are, in the distance, to small to be minutely examined by the naked eye, will, by an application of the microscope, be enlarged and then every minute feature of the original will be distinctly seen .  Nearer objects, of course, appear perfect.  The exhibition is worthy of patronage.

Mr. Long (first name is unknown) is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Maine.

Locke

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847                First building west of the Congregational Church, Litchfield, Connecticut.

Locke of the partnership of Martin & Locke was recorded in one announcement and one advertisement, he was also mentioned in one advertisement, and one advertisement that singles that Locke left the partnership in the Litchfield, Enquirer (Litchfield, Connecticut). The first announcement appeared on June 3, 1847.  Daguerreotypes.—We cordially invite the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Messrs. Martin & Locke, Daguerreotypist, 1st door west of the Congregational Church.  All who desire to obtain elegant and correct miniatures of themselves or their friends, will do well to avail themselves of the opportunity now presented.  A far more exact likeness can now be obtained for $2, than could have been procured for $30 ten years ago.

The first advertisement ran from June 3 to 17, 1847.  Colored Photographic Likenesses.  Messrs. Martin & Locke Will remain in this place for a short time, and will execute Photographic Likenesses by the Daguerreotype process, in a superior stye, possessing all the Colors of Life and guaranteed to give satisfaction.

Having made themselves acquainted with all the latest improvements in the Art, they are prepared (with the use of a different and superior article of Chemicals and gilding, by which, the impression receives a perfectly clear and natural appearance, and is made permanent upon the plate,) to do work which shall compare with any done in the cities.  Our mode of operating being the same as that of the principal Galleries in New York and Boston, and entirely different from those who preceded us. 

They would say to those who have pictures taken by the old method which are either faded out, or unlifelike in color, &c., that they will take them in Exchange For New Ones, or find a new plate and put them up into the cases at reasonable prices.

Groups of from two to six taken with all the distinctness of a single picture.

Likenesses of children taken with much success.  Also, Likenesses taken from Family Portraits which look more natural and lifelike than the Painting.

Ladies and Gentlemen are solicited to call and examine specimens, and sit for their Likenesses, if they choose, by way of experiment.

Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather.  Rooms 1st building west of the Congregational Church.

The second advertisement is for Martin by himself that ran on June 17 & 24, 1847. Martin’s Premium Colored Daguerreotypes.  Rooms in the first building west of the congregational Church. 

The third advertisement mentioned Locke appeared on June 24, 1847.  Colored Photographic Likenesses.  Martin’s Formerly Messrs. Martin & Locke Will remain in this place for a short time, and will execute Photographic Likenesses by the Daguerreotype process, in a superior stye, possessing all the Colors of Life and guaranteed to give satisfaction.

Having made themselves acquainted with all the latest improvements in the Art, they are prepared (with the use of a different and superior article of Chemicals and gilding, by which, the impression receives a perfectly clear and natural appearance, and is made permanent upon the plate,) to do work which shall compare with any done in the cities.  Our mode of operating being the same as that of the principal Galleries in New York and Boston, and entirely different from those who preceded us. 

They would say to those who have pictures taken by the old method which are either faded out, or unlifelike in color, &c., that they will take them in Exchange For New Ones, or find a new plate and put them up into the cases at reasonable prices.

Groups of from two to six taken with all the distinctness of a single picture.

Likenesses of children taken with much success.  Also, Likenesses taken from Family Portraits which look more natural and lifelike than the Painting.

Ladies and Gentlemen are solicited to call and examine specimens, and sit for their Likenesses, if they choose, by way of experiment.

Likenesses taken in all kinds of weather.  Rooms 1st building west of the Congregational Church.

Locke (first name unknown) is not recorded in other photographic directories.

John Lewis

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                142 Chatham, New York, New York[1]

1855                Chatham Street, New York, New York.

John Lewis was recorded in the 1851/1852 New York City Directory.  Daguerreotypes—142 Chatham—H-28 Eldridge.  Published by John Fowler Trow.

He was not listed in the 1852/1853 directory—Published by John Doggett; also not listed in the following directories 1853/1854—Published by John Fowler Trow; 1854/1855—Published by John Fowler Trow; 1855/1856—Published by John Fowler Trow; and the 1856/1857—Published by John Fowler Trow.

He was also recorded in one announcement that appeared on October 5, 1855 in the Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, D. C.)  Distressing Occurrence—At New York, on Tuesday, Coroner Kidder was called to hold an inquest upon the body of the wife of Mr. John Lewis, who came to her death under the following circumstances:  Mr. Lewis her husband, had for some time been ill with fever , and occasionally delirious.  On Monday, during one of these spells, he became unmanageable, and persisted in jumping out of the window of his room, which was on  the third floor.  No one but his wife happened to be present at the time, his mother, who resides with them, being down stairs.  His wife, who was a small delicate woman, tried every means in her power to keep him quite, but he, becoming perfectly frantic, made tor the rear window.  She seized him and endeavored to draw him back, when he suddenly leaped through the sash and both man and woman were dashed upon the pavement below, a distance of about twenty-five feet.  Mrs. Lewis struck her head upon the door-step and was instantly killed.  Mr. Lewis was seriously injured, and now lies at the city hospital in a precarious condition.  He is a daguerreotypist, doing business in Chatham street.

John Lewis is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in New York City from 1851 to 1853.

[1] 1851/1852 New York City Directory.