J. H. Johnson

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1855-1856       Rooms over J. B.H. Campbell’s Drug Store, Cumberland, Maryland.

1856                Rooms Opposite the Post Office, in the New Block, Cumberland, Maryland.

J. H. Johnson was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on January 10, 1856 in the Cumberland Telegraph and Maryland Mining Register (Cumberland, Maryland).  Beautiful Sky-Light Daguerreotypes.  The undersigned having purchased a full assortment of the finest material, is now prepared to take likenesses in the highest style of the art, beautiful as nature and perfectly life-like.

Having recently removed from the Rooms over J. B. H. Campbell’s Drug Store, to the splendid Sky-Light Daguerrean Rooms, fitted up expressly for him in the new block of buildings immediately opposite the Post Office, where he respectfully invites all who desire cheap and handsome likenesses of themselves or friends, to call and see him.

Ambrotypes a great improvement upon the Daguerreotype, being more soft and beautiful are now taken by the subscriber upon reasonable terms.—Call and examine them.  J. H. Johnson.

J. H. Johnson is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Only one issue was available to reference.

Daniel B. Johnson

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Address Unknown, Utica, New York,

Daniel B. Johnson was recorded in one announcement that appeared on March 31, 1851 in the  Springfield Daily Republican (Springfield, Massachusetts).  The Daguerrian Gallery of D. B. Johnson, in Utica, was burnt last Friday.  The store and offices underneath were considerably injured.—During the fire, the jewelry store of H. S. Bradley was entered by burglars , and robbed of $500 worth of goods.

Daniel B. Johnson is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry at 162 Genesee Street.

Mrs. S. R. P. John

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1852                Old Post Office Building, Galveston, Texas.

Mrs. S. R. P. John was recorded in one advertisement on March 22; May 10; and June 24, 1852 in the Semi-Weekly Journal (Galveston, Texas).  Daguerrian Establishment.  Old Post Office Building, Post Office Street, Galveston.  Mrs. S. R. P. John has fitted up the Post Office Building in a handsome style, and having a superior arrangement of light, as well also as every other facility, she will be able to furnish Daguerreotype Likenesses equal in finish accuracy and effect to any other establishment in the South.  Mrs. John availed herself of the aid of Mr. Bickel an experienced artist, and feels confident of giving entire satisfaction to all who patronize her enterprise.

Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and judge for themselves. [mar1. Mrs. S. R. P. John is not recorded in other photographic directories.

H. C. Jewell

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1856-1857       West Platt Street, Maquoketa, Iowa.

H. C. Jewell was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on July 28, 1857 in the Weekly Maquoketa Excelsior (Maquoketa, Iowa).  Something New!  The Melainotype.  The Beautiful Picture Is Now Taken by me, having permanently located in Maquoketa for the purpose of taking Likenesses of all kinds, to wit:  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Ambrographs, Sphereotypes, Parchment Photographs, &c.

I would call the attention of the people of this section of country to the Melainotype, or Iron Picture, which is unsurpassed for brilliancy of tone and finish.  They can be sent to England or any part of the world, at the same rates as double letters without being defaced.  I would also say that I will take pictures Ten Percent Cheaper that they can be bought for in Maquoketa or Jackson county.  Having worked at the business in the East, I feel confident that I can suit all who may favor me with a call.

H. C. Jewell hereby returns his thanks to the numerous friends who have so generously favored him with their patronage, and solicits a continuance of favor, especially as he feels confident of being much better able to give satisfaction in future, having within a few days received a large and elegant assortment of the latest and most beautiful cases, both common and fancy, by means of which all wants and taste may be gratified at prices which  cannot fail to please.  He would further say, that miniatures will be inserted in Pins, Rings and Lockets, on the shortest notice.

Rooms one door west of Jonas Clark’s Banking House, West Platt Street.  H. C. Jewell.  n17.

H. C. Jewell is recorded in Pioneer Photographers From The Mississippi To The Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865 as being active in Maquoketa, Iowa in 1860.  The date at the end of the advertisement indicates that it first appeared on November 17, [1856].

Richard T. Jennings

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                Rooms over the Court House, Washington, Arkansas.

Richard T. Jennings was recorded in one advertisement that ran from July 2 to August 6, 1851 in the Washington Telegraph (Washington, Arkansas).  Daguerreotype.  Richard T. Jennings offers his services to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity as a Daguerreotypist, with a first quality American Instrument, at the following low charges—For a quarter plate, $4.50; for a medium, $3.  Lockets, Rings, Bracelets and Shawl Pins. Fitted from $3 to $5.  His rooms are over the Court House, where he would be glad to see his friends and the public generally from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M. each day for the next two weeks.

Richard T. Jennings is recorded in Pioneer Photographers From The Mississippi To The Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865.

George B. C. Ingraham

Daguerreotypes, ,

1851                144 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

George B. C. Ingraham appeared in two advertisements the first advertisement ran from May 1 to June 19, 1851in the Christian Mirror (Portland, Maine).  Notice.  The Subscriber, having leased and fitted up the rooms at the well-known stand, 144 Middle St., Portland, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotypes, invite his friends to call on him and to favor him with a share of their patronage, hoping to give them perfect satisfaction.  Geo. B. C. Ingraham.

The second advertisement ran from June 5 to August 5, 1851 in the Portland Daily Advertiser  (Portland, Maine).  Daguerreotype.  The Old Stand, (144 Middle Street,) Has been leased and refitted in a superior manner, by the subscriber, for this business.

His Rooms are easy of access from the street, being at the head of the first flight of Stairs, 144 Middle Street, over J. D. Kidder’s Store.

Miniatures Taken in any weather.

Prices, 75 cents and upwards.  Please call and look at my specimens.  George B. C. Ingraham.

George B. C. Ingraham is not recorded in other photographic directories.

B. J. Hutchins

Ambrotypes, ,

1858                Address Unknown, Calhoun, Georgia.

B. J. Hutchins appeared in one advertisement on September 9, 1858 in the Georgia Platform.  (Calhoun, Georgia).  B. J. Hutchins, Resident Ambrotypist, Calhoun, GA.  Pictures Taken For Fifty Cents.

Instructions given in the Art, and Apparatus furnished upon reasonable terms.  March 4th.

B. J. Hutchins is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a B. J. Hutchins in Cleveland, Tennessee in 1860/1861, it is unknown if they are the same person.

Herman Husband

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852                Rooms corner Fort and Merchant Street, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Herman Husband was recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in The Polynesian  Honolulu, Hawaii.  The Advertisement ran from January 3 to 24, 1852.  Daguerreotypes.—The Subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Honolulu that he is prepared to take Daguerreotype likenesses in the perfection of the art, at reduced prices.  He is also prepared to take likenesses of houses &c. correctly without reversing. Room corner of Fort and Merchant St.  Herman Husband.

The announcement appeared on April 10, 1852.  List No. 18, of Passports granted; published pursuant to section 5, page 126 of the new statutes…

Herman Husband 28,…

Countries of which the foregoing parties are natives:—

England                       9

Portugal                      1

Poland                         1

Prussia                         1

American                    11

Norway                       1

Germany                     2

Cape de Verd Is.         1

Total 27—one gratis.  R. C. Wyllie.  Foreign Office, April 1, 1852.

Herman Husband is not recorded in other photographic directories. 

H. S. Humphrey

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1853-1854       2 Eagle Block, Ford St., Ogdensburgh, New York.

H. S. Humphrey was recorded in three advertisements.   The first advertisement appeared on January 25,1853 in the St Lawrence Republican Ogdensburgh, New York.  Daguerreotype Stock.  A Large And Complete Assortment of Daguerreotype Stock including Cameras of all sizes; Camera Stands; Coating Boxes; Mercury Baths; Scovill and French Plates; Cases of all sizes and qualities; Chemicals, and all articles wanted by the trade.  We receive our Stock directly from the manufacturers, and are prepared to furnish all articles at New York prices.  Daguerreotype Artists will find it for their advantage  to examine our Stock before purchasing elsewhere.  Orders will receive prompt attention.  H. S. Humphrey & Co., No. 2 Eagle Block, Ford st.  

The second advertisement ran from February 12, 1853 to April 29, 1854 in the Franklin Gazette  Fort Covington, New York.  Daguerreotype Instruments and Stock.  A Large And Complete Assortment Of Daguerreotype Instruments And Stock, received direct from the Manufacturers, including Cameras, camera-Stands, Coating-Boxes, Mercury-Baths, Frames, Cases, Scovil and French Plates, Mats, Preservers, Chemicals, and articles wanted by the trade.  Daguerreotype Artists will find it to their advantage to examine our Stock before purchasing elsewhere.  Prompt attention given to orders.     H. S. Humphrey & Co.           No. 2 Eagle Block, Ford St., Ogdensburgh, N. Y.

The third advertisement ran from February 17 to December 1, 1853 in the Frontier Palladium  Malone, New York. Daguerreotype Instruments and Stock.  A Large And Complete Assortment Of Daguerreotype Instruments And Stock, received direct from the Manufacturers, including Cameras, camera-Stands, Coating-Boxes, Mercury-Baths, Frames, Cases, Scovil (sic.) and French Plates, Mats, Preservers, Chemicals, and articles wanted by the trade.  Daguerreotype Artists will find it to their advantage to examine our Stock before purchasing elsewhere.  Prompt attention given to orders.     H. S. Humphrey & Co.           No. 2 Eagle Block, Ford St., Ogdensburgh, N. Y.

H. S. Humphrey is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry  as being active in 1854.

Daniel G. Hudgins

Frames, Retailer, ,

1856-1859                   220 Centre Street, New York, New York.

Daniel G. Hudgins was recorded in one advertisement in Richmond Daily Whig (Richmond, Virginia) and three entries in the New York City Directories.  The advertisement was recorded on March 17 & 28, 1857.  Cheapest Place In New York; 220 Centre Street, every style of Daguerreotype Frames of superior Workmanship, also Looking Glass, Portrait and Picture Frames of every description made to order at the shortest notice.  A large stock of Rosewood, Ogees, Black Walnut, Maple, Oak, and the best imitations, constantly on hand and for sale in the length.  Orders from any part of the Country promptly executed.  Dealers will find it to their advantage to call and judge for themselves.  Daniel G. Hudgins, 220 Centre street (one door from Odd Fellow’s Hall, corner of Grand St.) New York.

N. B. all kinds of Pictures and Looking Glasses framed to order, in the neatest manner, in gilt or fancy Wood.  no.27.

Daniel G. Hudgins was listed in the 1857/1858; 1858/1859 and 1859/1860 directories as Frames, 220 Centre.  In 1857/1858 directory his residence was H-241 Centre.  1858/1859 and 1859/1860 his residence was not recorded.  He was not recorded in the 1856/1857 or the 1860/1861 NYC directories.

Daniel G. Hudgins is not recorded in other photographic directories.  The date of the advertisement is November 27, [1856].