1853 499 Broadway, New York, New York.
A. H. Fuky was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on July 3, 1853 in The New York Herald (New York, New York). Daguerreotypes, on the 4th of July, will be taken at half price, by A. H. Fuky, 499 Broadway, as he leaves for the country on Tuesday. Citizens and strangers are invited to call and give him a last trial.
A. H. Fuky is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1852 72 Chartres Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.
John H. Frobus appeared in one announcement on November 19, 1852 in the New Orleans Daily Crescent (New Orleans, Louisiana).
From woman’s eyes this doctrine I derive:
The are the books, the art, the academies
Which show, contain, and nourish all the world.
Had Mahomet heard of daguerreotypes, he might have propagated his doctrines all the faster by showing the portrait of his Celestial Houris! By the buy, Frobus, 72 Chartres street, is very successful in that all important feature of a daguerreotype likeness—the eye.
John H. Frobus is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in New Orleans, Louisiana between 1855 to 1861.
1854-1855 Reber’s Block, nearly opposite Verandah Hotel, Sandusky, Ohio.
J. M. Frisbie was recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in the Plymouth Advertiser (Plymouth, Ohio). The announcement appeared on June 10, 1854. Frisbie, the Daguerreotypist, of Sandusky, has re-fitted his rooms in a most splendid style. His pictures are the most finest we have seen. Strangers visiting Sandusky, will be well repaid by visiting his rooms.
The advertisement ran from June 10, 1854 to October 6, 1855. J. M. Frisbie, Daguerrean Artist, Reber’s Block, nearly opposite Verandah Hotel, entrance between Porter and Lytle’s Stores, Water-st., Sandusky, O.
Pictures taken either singly or in groups in the best style of the art, in either clear or cloudy weather, put up in every variety of cases. His rooms are fitted up with both sky and side lights. Strangers visiting Sandusky are invited to call and examine specimens.
J. M. Frisbie is recorded in as being active in Sandusky, Ohio between 1853 to 1879 without a business address in Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 and in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.
1848 7 Batchelder Block, Factory Island, Saco, Maine.
1848 Cataract Block, Factory Island, Saco, Maine.
1849 2 Cataract Block, Factory Island, Saco, Maine
Frink, possibly (Sam C. Frink) was mentioned in one announcement for Macomber & Co. (Horatio N. Macomber) and two advertisements and two announcements in the Maine Democrat Saco Maine. The announcement he was mentioned in 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 first advertisement ran from August 8 to 29, 1848. News; News, News! To The Inhabitants of Saco & Vicinity. Perfect Likenesses Warranted for $1. Ladies And Gentlemen—Frink, of the late firm of Macomber & Co., returns his most sincere thanks for the very liberal patronage bestowed upon him since his return among you, and he would now say to all in want of Perfect Daguerreotype Likenesses, that he is still to be found at the old stand, Batchelder Block, Factory Island, where he will, for a short time, make and warrant as good Likenesses for One Dollar as can be made by any other artist in this town, or vicinity, at any price.
Ladies and Gentlemen, this is no humbug. We have come to the conclusion to Reduce Our Prices, so that all can, and we hope will, avail themselves of this opportunity to secure to themselves and friends these mementoes of life, so much valued when the time of separation comes.
Pictures taken at all times in the day between 7 o’cl’k A. M. and 6 P. M., without regard to weather, of any size, single or in groups, from 1 to 5 dollars, in Morocco Cases, or Lockets from 2 to 12 dollars. Saco, August 2, 1848. Frink & Co.
The first announcement appeared on December 28, 1848. Destructive Fire. Last Thursday evening, at about quarter to ten o’clock, just as many of our citizens had reached their homes after listening to the eloquent lecture of Hon. Charles Sumner, delivered in Curtts Hall, they were alarmed by the cry of “Fire!” in the vicinity of the Hall they just left…
The Shoe Store of E. S. Goodhue, the Book Store of F. O. Staples, the Jewelry and Fancy goods Store of Humphry Pike, Mr. Frink, Daguerreotypist, and J. Mason, Dentist—all in the Cataract Block—were more or less damaged. The amount of loss or insurance, we have not learned…
The second advertisement ran from January 2 to April 10, 1849. Colored Miniatures By Daguerreotype! Frink & Co. Invite public attention to the splendid Miniatures with or without colors, which they are now executing at their rooms, No. 2 Cataract Block, Factory Island. Saco, January 1, 1849.
The second announcement appeared on April 3, 1849. Daguerreotypes.—We have seen some of the Daguerreotype miniatures taken by Mr. Frink in his new room which would compare with any we have seen.—His lights are so arranged as to cast the shadow both downward and in an oblike (Sic.) direction, which arrangement obviates the black necks and shades the eyes of the top light, and the side shaded pictures of the sidelight. His light consist of both a top and a side light combine. He has some new style of cases superior to any ever offered in this place. We advise them in want of miniatures to give Mr. Frink a call before going else where.
Sam C. Frink is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry without a business address other than Factory Island, Saco, Maine in 1849.
1853 Rooms No. 1, Third Floor, New York University, New York, New York.
Mr. Freeman appeared in one advertisement on December 13, 1853 in The New York Herald (New York, New York). Mr. Freeman Having Purchased of Mr. Alexander Ransom the half of his property in the Drummond Light apparatus for enlarging daguerreotypes, will be prepared every day, between the hours of two and three o’clock P. M., to show any respectable parties, the effects of Daguerreotypes so enlarged, through which a perfect drawing is traced upon the reflection itself, from the cabinet to the size of life, or even larger, with the unerring certainty, in a comparatively short space of time. Those having daguerreotypes of friends, will please bring them to determine their real value when magnified and thrown upon another surface, thereby avoiding all the disagreeable effects of the reflex of a polished plate, and withal of a hundred per cent increase of resemblance to their originals. Outline for artists reasonably made. Rooms No. 1, third floor, N. Y. University, Washington parade ground.
Mr. Freeman is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1848 Address Unknown, Hallowell, Maine.
John Freeman appeared in one announcement on March 11, 1848 in the Maine Cultivator and Hallowell Gazette (Hallowell, Maine). John Freeman designs opening a Daguerrean Gallery in this place in a few weeks. His pictures are superior. A good opportunity will therefore be presented for obtaining correct and finished Daguerreotype likenesses.
John Freeman is not recorded in other photographic directories. It is unknown if he ever opened the studio in Hallowell or if he did how long he was active there as a daguerreotypist.
1853 87 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island.
Fraser & Co. were recorded in eight advertisements, three in the General Advertiser, and five in the Manufactures’ and Farmers’ Journal. The first advertisement appeared on April 30, 1853 in the General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island). Daguerreotypes. Two Hundred Daguerreotypes are made daily, by Fraser & Co., at their Rooms 87 Westminster street. F. & Co. have luckily hit upon a process with which they combine machinery, and the result is, they are wining a world-wide reputation and fortune for themselves. The idea of paying a large price for a picture is becoming obsolete. Twenty-five cents, taking at the rate of 1000 weekly, pays a good profit on Daguerreotypes. ap30.
The second advertisement appeared on May 19, 1853 in the Manufacturers’ and Farmers’ Journal (Providence, Rhode Island). Going. Fraser & Co. give notice to the citizens of Providence that they will be compelled to close their concern at 87 Westminster st., in consequence of opening their splendid establishment opposite the Crystal Palace, New York, where they intend to make a fortune by their New German process. Fraser & Co. have thus far taken 10,000 25 cent pictures in Providence.
The third advertisement appeared May 25, 1853 in the Manufacturers’ and Farmers’ Journal (Providence, Rhode Island). Excellent Daguerreotypes. Fraser & Co., who manufacturer pictures by machinery at 87 Westminster street, close their establishment after another month. Over 10,000 pictures have been made by Fraser & Co. in Providence. At their present ate of working by machinery, together with eight competent assistants employed, they are enabled to produce with ease 300 of the finest likenesses daily. If you really wish a fine picture employ Fraser & Co. m20.
The fourth advertisement appeared on June 11, 1853 in the General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island). The 25 cent picture manufacturers, Fraser & Co., will soon close their concern, at No. 87 Westminster street, in consequence of opening their splendid establishment in New York.—they continue to take 300 pictures daily at prices varying from 25 cents to $10.
The fifth advertisement appeared on June 11, 1853 in the General Advertiser (Providence, Rhode Island). Fraser & Co. open their Crystal Palace Establishment in July and in consequence close their concern at No. 87 Westminster street, very soon. Those who have delayed procuring their pictures, should avail themselves of this last chance of obtaining a valuable work of art for 25 cents. Fraser & Co. still continue to take 300 daily.
The sixth advertisement appeared on 1853 in the Manufacturers’ and Farmers’ Journal (Providence, Rhode Island). 25 Cent Portraits. The favorite Artists, Fraser & Co., 87 Westminster street, who can make superior Daguerreotypes by a new invention for only 25 cents, have reopened their establishment for 20 days. The reputation of Fraser & Co., as artist, in providence, is well established.
The seventh advertisement appeared on November 7, 1853 in the Manufacturers’ and Farmers’ Journal (Providence, Rhode Island). Fraser & Co. Make 300 Pictures Daily. Fraser & Co., 87 Westminster street charge only 25 cents for Daguerreotypes, and will close shortly. n5.
The eighth advertisement appeared on December 1, 1853 in the Manufacturers’ and Farmers’ Journal (Providence, Rhode Island). Bloody. Have your head taken off in an artistic manner, by the artists Fraser & Co., 87 Westminster st. They make Daguerreotypes by machinery, for only 25 cents.—This is, without fail, their last week. n29.
Fraser and Company are not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Providence, Rhode Island or in New York. There are similarities in the advertisements with Charles R. Rees, Tyler & Co., and Silas A. Holmes (aka Rees & Co.)
1855 Saginaw Street, Flint, Michigan.
D. S. Frary was appeared in one announcement on October 2, 1855 in The New York Herald (New York, New York). Fire at Flint, Michigan. We have a telegraphic notice of the fire at Flint, Genesee county, Michigan, of Monday last. The following particulars we take from the papers of that place:—
On Monday evening, between 8 and 9 o’clock, our flourishing city was visited by the calamity of another of those awful fires whose ravages made a clean sweep from the corner of J. B. Walker & Co., on Saginaw street, to that of Dr. Moon, notwithstanding the almost super-human efforts to stay its progress. It is impossible to state yet, with accuracy, the precise loss of the sufferers, but below will be found as near an estimate as we have yet been able to arrive at after careful inquiry. Fortunately there was time afforded, in the majority of cases, to remove the goods from the stores before the fire reached them. It originated in the daguerrean rooms of Mr. Lacy, but in what manner is not known, as the rooms were locked at the time….
A. D. Lacy, daguerrean and dentist’s office–$300, No Insurance…
D. S. Frary, daguerrean rooms—$200. No insurance.
D. S. Frary is recorded in Dave Tinder’s online Directory of Early Michigan Photographers as being active in 1855-1856 and 1859-1860 and in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1860.
N. D. 251 Broadway, New York, New York.
1845 Thames Street, Newport, Rhode Island.
1847 138 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York.[1]
1848 138 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York.
William Henry Franklin was recorded in one advertisement and one advertisement. The Advertisement ran from May 5 to July 17, 1845 in the Herald of the Times (Newport, Rhode Island). Newport Daguerrean Gallery, Thames Street, (Rhode Island Union Bank Building.) Wm. Henry Franklin, From Plumbe’s Daguerrean Gallery, N. Y. and Wm. A. Judson, From T. Hart’s Daguerrean Gallery, New Haven, Having purchased the interest of Mr. Henry M. Brownell, beg leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen, of Newport, that they are prepared to execute Daguerrean Likenesses in a style unsurpassed.—Being thoroughly conversant with all the modern improvements, their Pictures cannot fail to please. No picture will be allowed to leave their Gallery unless it gives perfect satisfaction.
Likenesses taken for lockets, Broaches, and Finger Rings.
The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens whether they intend sitting or not.
Instructions given, and apparatus together with chemicals furnished, on reasonable terms.
Likenesses taken without regard to weather.
The announcement appeared on September 11, 1848 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat (Brooklyn, New York). The Doings Of A Night. Awful conflagration—two hundred dwellings and stores destroyed—three churches burned—immense destruction of property.
The calamity which has fallen on our city is so sudden, so wide spread and so deeply afflicting that we know not how to begin the record of its fearful events. On Saturday night our citizens retired to their beds without apprehension of danger, without a thought that the destroying angel had stretched forth his arm over our devoted city. But when the sun arose on Sunday Morning he looked through the chambers of the east on such a scene of devastation as never spread itself open to his eyes in the annals of this young city. In the brief space of six hours the devouring flame had swept over eight entire blocks in the densest portion of our city, consuming about two hundred buildings and turning into the streets, from their warm beds, probably not less than four hundred persons. As near as we are now able to arrive at the facts the amount of property destroyed may be worth nearly a million dollars……..
138 Fulton Street. John C. Smith, Lawyer; Charles J. Lowry, Lawyer; Sam H. Cownwell, Copyist; William H. Franklin, Daguerreotypist; L. H. Jousberry, piano fortes; John Rolf, lawyer and city surveyor; Cyrus P. Smith, lawyer.
Carey’s Buildings. S. Adams, drugs; M. Nevin, books; Silas Ludlam, city surveyor; G. King, Architect; H. A. Moore, attorney; W. C. Halsey, portrait painter; McDevett, portrait painter; U O of Am. Mechanics; Brooklyn Freeman; Schermerhorn, daguerreotypes; Brooklyn Star.
William Henry Franklin is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Brooklyn in 1847-1849 and possibly in New York City in 1850-1851. The new information is that he was active in Newport, Rhode Island and before worked for John Plumbe, Jr. in New York City, the fact that William A. Judson was active as early as 1845 in Connecticut with Thurman Hart means that Hart might have been active earlier. Also Schermerhorn is possibly A. B. Schermerhorn recorded in Craig’s without an address or location.
[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.
1852 195 Broadway, New York, New York.
Fowler was recorded in two advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York). The first appeared on November 1, 1852. Daguerreotypes Wanted—Two Second hand daguerreotype apparatus, one half size, and one quarter do., with coating boxes, baths, plates, vice, &c. Any person having the above to dispose of will find a purchaser by calling at Fowler’s rooms, 195 Broadway, from 10 A. M. to 3 P. M. This remains open for one week.
The second appeared on November 8, 1852. Wanted—A Partner, With A Small Capital, to invest in the daguerreotype business, to travel South. The art taught gratis, if required. Also, two half sized second-hand cameras; also, one pupil and one boy. Apply at Fowler’s daguerrean rooms, 195 Broadway, between the hours of 9 A. M. and 3 P. M.
Fowler is not listed in other photographic directories as being active in New York City in 1852 at 195 Broadway. There is a listing for William H. Flower in 1852 at 208 Bowery, it is possible they are the same person.
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