1848 Address Unknown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
H. H. Doty was recorded in one announcement in the Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) on January 8, 1848. Mr. H. H. Doty, an American daguerreotypist settled in Caraccas, has just returned there from this country, with a splendid mezzotint engraving of Gen. Paez, executed in Philadelphia, which was given great satisfaction to the Venezuelians.
H. H. Doty is not recorded in other photographic directories.
C. 1856 Address Unknown, Lansing, Michigan.
D. H. Donovan was mentioned in an advertisement that was recorded on May 7, 1857 in the Michigan State Journal (Lansing, Michigan). Now is the Time to get Good Ambrotype Likenesses. The Undersigned Would Respectfully inform the Citizens of Lansing and vicinity that he is now prepared to take good Ambrotype Portraits, in the latest and most approved style and finish. Those wishing Good Pictures would do well to call at the stand formerly occupied by D. H. Donovan.
Pictures copied from Daguerreotypes, and warranted as good or better than the original. R. Bailey. Lansing, Dec. 1st., 1856.
D. H. Donovan is recorded in Directory of Early Michigan Photographs & Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1859 in Detroit, Michigan with G. Grelling & Co.
1855 Address Unknown, St. Louis, Missouri
1855-1857 Rooms over Hicks’ China Hall, Nashville, Tennessee.
1858 Address Unknown, Nashville, Tennessee.
John Wood Dodge, miniature portrait painter, daguerreotypist & farmer. In the partnership of Dodge & Wenderoth and J. W. & E. S. Dodge was recorded in one announcement in The Daily Nashville True Whig and in eleven announcements and two advertisements in the Nashville Union and American. The announcement in The Daily Nashville True Whig (Nashville, Tennessee) appeared on September 29, 1855. Photographic Miniature Portraits.—Art has achieved a signal triumph in the Introduction of crystalotype likenesses. In the hands of competent artists, Photography is destined to supersede miniature painting on ivory altogether. The process is simple and sure. The likeness is first daguerreotyped on glass, and then transferred to a very fine paper, prepared especially for the purpose. They are then colored to the life. The likenesses thus taken has all the accuracy of a daguerreotype, and all the beauty and finish of a painting. They are much larger than the ordinary miniature, and can be furnished at about one-fourth the cost of the latter. We noticed that our old friend, J. W. Dodge, formerly of this city, and whose skill as a miniature painter is well known here, has been for some taking likenesses upon this plan. He is associated with Mr. Augustus Wenderoth, one of the finest artist in the Country. We have before us a highly complimentary notice of their pictures from the St. Louis Republican.
We are pleased to learn that Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth will be in this city early October, and will open rooms for a short stay.—With the high reputation which Mr. D. enjoys here, and the acknowledge talent of his associate, there can be no doubt that they will find a lucrative patronage ready for them.
The first announcement in the Nashville Union and American (Nashville, Tennessee) appeared on December 23, 1855. The Fine Arts—Photographic Miniature Portraits.—We take pleasure in calling the attention of our readers to the card of Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth in this morning’s paper. Mr. Dodge is well known in this community as an artist who has no superior in this country in his peculiar department—miniatures on Ivory. Hundreds of his pictures are in the possession of persons in Nashville alone—and whoever has the likeness of a valued friend from his pencil has a “thing of beauty” which will certainly be “a joy forever.” Mr. D. has associated with him Mr. Wenderoth, an artist of the highest accomplishment, as an examination of some of his specimens will abundantly satisfy anyone. Together they will not only furnish our citizens with those inimitable miniatures on ivory—celebrated wherever known—but what will prove, we believe, even more acceptable, are to furnish Photographic Miniature Portraits—a style of picture which is destined to a very great extent to supersede all others. They present at once the faithfulness and accuracy of the daguerreotype, together with the beauty, finish, naturalness and ease of an oil painting—which they in reality are, more than any thing else. The photographic process transfers to paper the form and feature with unmistakable accuracy in the minutest particulars, while the delicate touch of the artist’s pencil—a pencil already famous even without this aid—brings out in bold and striking relief a counterfeit presentment of the subject, perfect almost beyond credulity.—This photographic process enables the artist to enlarge the size of their pictures, and to prepare them with less labor, as well as more accuracy, and consequently at a reduced cost. We advise those of our readers who are fond of the beautiful in art, after giving the card of Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth a reading, to call and examine some of their specimens, of which they have a few. We can guarantee to the most matter-of-fact individual that he will find something in them to excite emotions of pleasure, and that he will at once resolve to have himself or some friend “done up” in their inimitable style.
The first advertisement ran from December 23, 1855 to March 26, 1856. To The Public. A Card. The undersigned would respectfully announce to his friends and the citizens of Nashville and vicinity, that he has returned to the city for the purpose of pursuing his profession, and that he has associated with him the talented Artist, Mr. F. Augustus Wenderoth, and he feels assured, from their success in another State, that their efforts in their profession cannot fail to be received with favor by the lovers of Art in Tennessee. Nashville, Dec. 23d, 1855. John W. Dodge.
The Fine Arts—Photographic Miniature Portraits. Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth would make known to the citizens generally, that they have taken Rooms over “Hicks’ China Hall,” North side of the Public Square, and are now prepared to execute (in addition to Miniatures on Ivory) the new Photographic Miniature Portraits. These pictures are from Locket to Cabinet size, forming handsome ornaments for the Palor. They possess the faithfulness of the mirror with the expression and coloring of life, and are Perfectly Permanent.
Painted Photographic copies of various sizes, taken of Daguerreotypes, when accompanied with a description of the complexion, color of the eyes, hair, dress, &c. Specimens of the different styles, painted and plain, can be examine at their Studio. dec.28.
The second announcement appeared on February 15, 1856. Photographs Of The Legislature.—Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth, the distinguished artists, will take a Photographic view of the interior of the House of Representatives, with the members (and we presume their lady friends in the gallery,) this morning at 10 o’clock, if the day proves a favorable one. If the day should be unfavorable, the picture will be taken on the first bright day following, at the same hour. The interior of the Senate chamber will be taken on the day after that of the House, at the same hour, if the weather is fair.
The third announcement appeared on February 16, 1856. Interior View Of The Hall. Mr. Parks submitted a resolution which had just been put into his hands, inviting Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth, Photographic Artists, (conformably to their application,) to take a Photographic Miniature of the House of Representatives at any time it may suit their convenience, and requesting the Door-keepers to extend to them the necessary freedom of the Hall and facilities for that object: and he moved that the rule be suspended for its consideration.
And, accordingly, the rule was suspended, and the resolution was adopted….The Speaker read to the House a communication from Dodge, the Photographic Artists, stating that he would be prepared to take his interior view of the Hall to morrow (Friday) morning at 10 o’clock, if it should be a fair day; and, if not, on the first fair day following, at the same hour….
The fourth announcement appeared on May 16, 1856. Photographic Miniature Portraits. The studio of our friends, Messrs. Dodge & Wenderoth, over Hicks’ China Hall, north side of the square, has become the very general resort of that large class of our citizens of both sexes so justly celebrated for their high appreciation and liberal patronage of every thing truly excellent in the fine arts. The reputation of Nr, Dodge alone as a miniature painter on ivory, in this city, where he has been so long and so favorably known, is of itself sufficient to attract all connoisseurs. But there are other no less important features connected with his studio. The introduction of the new style of pictures, known as Photographic Miniature Portraits, proves a most successful card. These pictures, when painted, possess all the beauty of the ivory miniature, and, in addition, all the accurateness of outline and feature of the daguerreotype. Besides they have the advantage in point of size, and are less expense in proportion. Mr. Wenderoth is himself one of the most accomplished miniature painters in the country, as the specimens of his workmanship abundantly prove. In the art of Photographing he is entirely au fait, and with his superior apparatus can exhibit pictures equal, if not superior, to any ever taken in this or any other country.
Mr. Dodge has recently returned from a visit to his family in the mountains, and is prepared, in connection with Mr. W., to attend to all orders. Photographic Miniature Portraits can be readily taken from Daguerreotypes or Portraits. We recommend those who wish to see something really superior to visit the studio of Dodge & Wenderoth.
The fifth announcement appeared on August 2, 1856. Bank of Tennessee—Counter Notice.—We saw yesterday some specimens, of a new issue of the Bank of Tennessee, of the denomination of ten dollars, issued in lieu of their red brick tens, which have been withdrawn. These notes are payable at the counter of the Bank here, and are being put in circulation in this city. As specimens of Bank note engraving, they are equal, if not superior to any thing we have ever seen. The face of the bill in on a yellow ground, and presents fine miniatures of Jackson, Polk, and Hon. Cave Johnson, President—the first two taken from J. W. Dodge’s Ivory Miniatures, and the latter from a Photographic Miniature by Dodge & Wenderoth….
The sixth announcement appeared on October 18, 1856. State Fair. Premiums….Report. Agricultural And Miscellaneous…Display of Apples.
J. W. Dodge, Cumberland county, prem. Pronounced the finest ever seen by all.
The seventh announcement appeared on October 22, 1856. Sale of Fine Fruit.—Mr. Dodge premium apples will be sold at auction, at Odd Fellows’ Hall to-night at 8 o’clock. Those, therefore, who desire a dish of that delicious fruit, will, of course, attend.
The eighth announcement appeared on November 15, 1856. Cumberland Mountain—Fine Fruit And Vegetables.
The extraordinary agricultural resources of the extensive table land of the Cumberland mountains are attracting considerable attention of late…
We are led to these remarks by the very gratifying circumstance of receiving from the hands of our clever artist friend, J. W. Dodge, Esq., a basket of those magnificent apples from his orchard on Cumberland mountain, in Cumberland county. A case of these apples was exhibited at the late State Agricultural Fair in this city, and attracted universal attention. We heard gentlemen who had attended Fairs in the oldest States in the Union, where there were contributions from the best fruit growing regions, say that they had never seen anything to compare with these apples. At the conclusion of the Fair, Mr. Dodge sold his apples at auction, and some of the finest specimens brought as high as ten dollars and forty cents per dozen!—the best sale of apples on record. As to the quality of this fruit, we assert, unhesitatingly, that it is superior to any we ever tasted. Mr. Dodge has on his mountain farm some twenty or thirty of the best varieties, all thriving in the most remarkable degree….
In addition to the apples we are under obligations to Mr. Dodge for a specimen of the Irish Potatoes grown on the mountain. They are of the red meshannock variety, and as fine specimens of Irish potato as we have ever saw. …
Mr. Dodge has several barrels of these apples for sale, and those wishing to enjoy something particularly luxurious in the way of fruit, will be accommodated by calling at his studio, over Hicks’s China store….Mr. D. has been for twenty years more or less on the mountain, and is familiar with its beauties, resources and attractions generally, and next to painting a good picture, delights in expatiating upon them.
The ninth announcement appeared on December 28, 1856. Cumberland Mountain Land at Auction. Valuable Stock Farm.
I will offer at public sale, on Saturday, the 19tgh day of January, a beautiful and valuable tract of land, lying on the table of the Cumberland Mountain, in Cumberland county, about 26 miles East of Sparta, on the road to Knoxville. This Land is a part of the tract upon which I reside and immediately adjoining my celebrated Fruit Orchard.—It contains about 1200 acres…A plat of the land can be seen at my Painting Rooms, over Hicks’s China Hall on the Square…
The tenth announcement appeared on October 26, 1856. Mechanics’ Institute. Second Annual Exhibition. Premiums Awarded…Class No. 6—Marble Work, Paintings, Drawing, Daguerreotypes, Etc.
J. W. & E. S. Dodge, Nashville, Miniatures on Ivory……………………. 5
J. W. & E. S. Dodge, Nashville, Photographs, plain and colored…….….. 5
A. Larcomb, Nashville, Ambrotypes……………………………….……. 5
Hughes Brothers, Nashville, Daguerreotypes………………………….… 5
The second advertisement ran from April 14 to May 9, 1857. A Card Having sold my Photographic rooms, apparatus, materials, &c., to Messrs. Hughes Brothers of this city, with a view to reside permanently at my home in Cumberland County, I take great pleasure in recommending them as my successors. They are gentlemen of skill and experience in their profession, and I trust they may receive that full and liberal share of business which has ever flowed upon me.
The Messrs. Hughes have engaged a corps of artists of superior abilities, and I have no hesitation in saying that they are fully qualified, in their several departments, to give perfect satisfaction to all who may desire the finest Photographs, either plain or elaborately painted. J. W. Dodge.
Hughes Bros., (Successors to J. W. Dodge,) No. 46 Public Square, Nashville. Photographs Either Plain or Colored, from the smallest in a Pin to Life Size on Canvass.
This is a new feature not heretofore attempted in Tennessee. Our patrons can now have old Daguerreotypes of deceased friends copied as large as life, and color returned by describing the complexion, color of the hair, eyes, dress, &c. The public are respectfully invited to call at the Gallery and see specimens, over Hicks’ China Hall, Public Square, Nashville. P. B. & G. [sic.] F. H. & C. C.
The eleventh announcement appeared on May 8, 1858. Spring Fair. Third Day, May 6th….Fine Arts.
Color Photographs—Mrs. W. G. Harding, (by Dodge) premium; C. C. Hughes, Certificate.
Ambrotypes—C. C. Hughes, Premium.
Uncolored Photographs— C. C. Hughes, Premium.
John Wood Dodge is not recorded in other photographic directories. Pioneer Photographers from the Mississippi to the Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary 1839-1865, does record him as a dioramist and miniaturist active in New York City 1830-44; New Orleans 1848-1849; and Huntsville, Ala in 1854. Current research suggest that while in St. Louis in (1854-1855) he colored photographs for Enoch Long. Illegible advertisement in the Daily Missouri Republican dated May 30, 1855.
1851-1855 127 Anthony Street, New York, New York.
George Doak was recorded in the New York City Directory from 1845-1859. He was also recorded in the April 1851 issue of The Photographic Art-Journal, and one advertisement in The New York Herald. In 1843/1844 and 1844/1845he was not listed in the NYC directories. From 1845/1846 directory to 1859/1860 directory he was listed as a Turner. The one exception was 1856/1857 when he was listed as a Turner & Patternmaker.
1845/1846 he was listed at 124 Mercer.
1846/1847 he was listed at 19 Canal.
1847/1848 & 1848/1849 he was listed without a business.
1849/1850 & 1850/1851 he was listed at 39 Greene.
1851/1852 to1854/1855 he was listed at127 Anthony.
1855/1856 to 1857/1858 he was listed at 127 Worth.
1858/1859 he was listed at 218 Centre.
1859/1860 he was listed at 215 Centre.
From 1845 to 1858 he lived at 163 Greene. In 1859 he resident was at 12 Rush, Brooklyn.
On April 1851 he was recorded in The Photographic Art-Journal. Doak’s Camera Stand. The above engraving represents a new style of camera stand for the double whole size instrument, invented and manufactured by Mr. George Doak, 127 Anthony-st., New York. A glance at it is all that is required to convince any one of its superiority for the purpose for which it is intended. The instrument is elevated or depressed by means of the wheel C; through which the screw rod B passes. A, is the screw for inclining the camera box to the proper angle; D, the set screw for securing the instrument at the proper height: E, a thumb screw for fastening the top of the stand, which revolves on a pivot. Messrs. Gurney, Lawrence and Harrison, each use these stands, and pronounce to be superior to any article of the kind in use. We are decidedly of the same opinion.
The advertisement was recorded on May 24, 1855 in The New York Herald (New York, New York). To Daguerreotypist.—For Sale, a Quantity of apparatus, consisting of cameras, coating boxes, buffing wheel, &c. Apply to George Doak, 127 Anthony street, in the rear.
George Doak is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry under George Doack. The advertisement raises the question was he making Daguerreotypes? Possibly as an amateur image maker?
1851 Nearly Opposite the store of H. S. Smith, Huntington, New York.
1851 On the Common, Roslyn, New York.
Disbrow & Clarkson were recorded in three announcements and one advertisement. The first announcement appeared in The Long Islander (Huntington, New York) on April 18, 1851.
Daguerreotypes.—It is an old saying, and none the less true than old “Something new comes every day.” The last came, in this vicinity, we chronicle as the arrival of a portable Daguerrean Gallery which is now located nearly opposite the Store of H. S. Smith, where the Proprietors are prepared to see and wait upon our citizens, in all branches of the Daguerrean Art, and furnish them a likeness second to none and equal to the best, in any style and form desired. The arrangement for light—a great essential in daguerreotyping, known to those who have the least knowledge of the art—will be found superior to that secured in an ordinary room. Being invited to call and see, we went and see’d. The conveniences of the Rooms, neat and tasty—are equal to those of a parlor. We advise those who want a good reflection of themselves, to embrace the present occasion to get a faithful one.
The advertisement ran from April 18 to May 9, 1851 in The Long Islander (Huntington, New York.). Rare Chance For The People!! The subscribers would beg leave to call the attention of all the good people of Huntington and vicinity to the Traveling National Daguerrean Saloon, which is now located on Main st., in Huntington Village, where they will remain a short time, kindly soliciting the patronage of those persons in want of correct likenesses of themselves or friends. The National has its commodious wings and superior sky lights, which combine its adaptation to perfect the Daguerrean Art. What is there of earthly treasures that we can more highly prize as a Keepsake, than a correct Likeness of some absent friend or relation?
N. B. Miniatures For Lockets, Pins, or Rings. Without further comment, please Call and satisfy yourselves.
Correct Likeness, or no Charge. Disbrow & Clarkson, Huntington, April 16, 1851.
The second announcement appeared on May 23, 1851 in The Long Islander (Huntington, New York). Daguerreotypes.—Messrs. Disbrow & Clarkson, with their Daguerrean Gallery, remain in this village only this week. Those intending to visit them must do so immediately. On Monday next they locate at Cold Spring for a short stay.
The third announcement appeared on November 7, 1851 in The Plaindealer (Roslyn, New York). The Daguerrian Saloon. Some of our readers in passing through our beautiful village, have no doubt noticed a strange looking object on the common, which the matter of fact may have deemed a bathing machine, drawn up for the season, whilst the more imaginative may have pictured it a miniature Noah’s Ark; or at least, one of Barnum’s Fejee caravans. Had they noticed closer, they would have perceived that it was neither of these, but a perambulating Daguerrian Saloon, attended by two of the genus-homo.—The one a methodistical looking man, who (see hand-bill) addresses the world at large, as “dear friends”; the other, a good-natured looking young man, in appearance and manners somewhat different from his senior. These two are the proprietors who philanthropically travel around the country, giving, for the price of twelve shillings; and, contraywise, painting men, horses, houses, monkeys, or anything else in nature, with fidelity, skill and dispatch. Now, ye good people, who have an idea that ye are good looking, or would like to leave a memorial of yourselves with a friend, now is your chance. Twelve shillings for immortality! Cheap enough, in all conscience. A purse is being raised by our enthusiastic subscribers, which, when filled, is to be devoted to the patriotic purpose of having our portraits taken.—These portraits will, no doubt, be in great request; and the world at large had better call at once on Messrs. Disbrow & Clarkson, and secure an impression. These are the times when true greatness is held up to light, and fears not the sun’s rays.—Whosoever would be great, must first secure twelve shillings, and then, hey for a Daguerreotype.
Disbrow & Clarkson are not recorded in other photographic directories.
1849 3 Broad Street, Newport, Rhode Island.
1849 Address Unknown, Warren, Rhode Island.
Miss. M. J. Dinsmore was recorded in one advertisement, two announcements and one poem in the Herald of the Times (Newport, Rhode Island). The advertisement appeared on August 9, 1849. Ladies Daguerrian Gallery. Miss. M. J. Dinsmore takes the present opportunity to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Newport, that her Daguerrian Gallery No. 3 Broad street, is now open for the reception of all who may be desirous of obtaining True [ ? pics] of themselves or friends; also, for any o, all who may feel disposed to examine her work.
Her Pictures are entirely free from that dull smoky appearance discoverable in most Daguerreotype Pictures, (the shades being a clear dark and light,) resembling a fine steel engraving, the Eye, also, in perfectly bright and clear, giving a more life-like expression to her Pictures than any which have been compared with them, taken by other good artists.
Those engaged in the art are respectfully invited to call and compare specimens (their own) with her handy work. She will also dispose of copies of her recipe for the Chemicals, should any wish for them, and give instruction in the art. Her Camera needs no comment,—the Pictures speak for it themselves. June 28.[1]
The first announcement appeared on September 6, 1849. Persons who desire a daguerreotype of the “Old Stone Mill,” executed in excellent style, by Miss. Dinsmore, will fine them for sale at Tisdale’s, or at her rooms in Broad street.
The poem appeared on October 18, 1849. Poetry. Lines. Written on the death of two little daughters of the Rev. B. Watson, Newport, by Miss. M. J. Dinsmore.
How sacred the spot where those loved ones repose,
In their little beds hid ‘neath the turf,
The angel, who watched their young footprints below
Thought their spirits too pure for this earth,
In those little homes in the churchyard are laid
The buds of a mother’s fond joy,
There, nipt by time’s frost ere their petals began
To unfold for earths scenes to alloy.
And as by the green little hillock she strays
She recounts all their innocent glee,
Oh, the pang in her heart the void in her breast
Is known only to mothers bereaved.
Yet she joys ‘mid her grief, though her children sleep
With the signet of death on their brow.
Through their little cheeks paled and their bright eyes dimmed
And their beauty is veiled with the shroud.
And although they are hid from her tender care,
Yet she feels there’s a Saviour above,
And the sinless souls of her cherubs have gone
There to bask in the smiles of his love.
Then dry those bright tears for those loved little ones,
For although they sleep under the sod,
How sweet is the thought that the babes from they breast
Are bright gems mid the jewels of God.
The second announcement appeared on November 1, 1849. Miss M. J. Dinsmore, who has been taking Daguerreotype pictures in this town, during the last summer, having concluded all her engagements, has gone to Warren, for the purpose of giving the good people of that flourishing town an opportunity to have their faces transferred to plates, with almost living, breathing accuracy. She is a good artist, and takes a fine picture as any one need desire, at a very low price. We commend her to Warren people, and can assure them that she will give the amplest satisfaction.
Miss. M. J. Dinsmore is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Rhode Island. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a Miss J. S. Dinsmore in St. Louis Missouri in 1850he goes on to say that she was also noted as J. Maria Dinsmore. One might speculate that they are the same person.
[1] Advertisement did not appear between June 28 to August 2, 1849 or after August 9, interestingly it appeared twice once on page 3 and again on page 4.
1848 Address Unknown, Factory Island, Saco, Maine.
1849 Address Unknown, Factory Island, Saco, Maine.[1]
John Dennett was mentioned in one announcement that appeared on January 18, 1848. In the Maine Democrat (Saco, Maine). Likeness of Gov. Fairfield.—Mr. Omsby (Sic.) has, at his Daguerreotype Room, an excellent likeness of the late Hon. John Fairfield, taken just before he left home for the last time, From this he has taken several copies for some of our townsmen, and can take any number more. The copies are life-like. There are also likenesses from the plate engraved for the Democratic Review, but the expression is not so natural. Mr. John Dennett has taken some very good Daguerreotype copies of this engraving.
Mr. Omsby’s room is in the Cataract Block, where all who wish may see this remembrancer of our late friend—and get a copy of their own features if they choose.
John Dennett is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in 1849 on Factory Island, Saco, Maine.
[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.
1843 Address Unknown, Park Hill, Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma.
Lorenzo Delano was recorded in two advertisements in the Arkansas Intelligencer (Van Buren, Arkansas). The first advertisement ran on April 8 & 15, 1843. For Sale. The subscriber offers for sale, a superior Daguerreotype Apparatus, together with a lot of plates and cases, and every thing necessary for taking likenesses. Lorenzo Delano. Park Hill, C. N.
The second appeared on April 8, 1843. Lorenzo Delano & Co., Dealers In Dry Goods Groceries Hardware, Crockery Ware, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Ready-made Clothing, &c. &c., Park Hill, Cherokee Nation.
Lorenzo Delano is not recorded in other photographic directories. It is unknown if Delano ever used the camera, or if he was a supplier of daguerrean materials.
N. D. Front Street, Richmond, Maine.
James H. Delaney was mentioned in one advertisement that was recorded on September 21, 1859 in the Rising Sun (Richmond, Maine). A. B. Houdlette, [Successor to Jas. H. Delaney.] Patent Ambrotyper! Front Street, Richmond, Maine.
Every description of Sun Pictures successfully produced at his rooms, from the smallest Locket Picture to the Life Size.
Copying done in the neatest manner.
Pictures taken for Twenty-Five Cents, and warranted to give satisfaction.
The public are invited to call and examine our specimens. A. B. Houdlette, Front Street, Richmond, Me.
James H. Delaney is not recorded in other photographic directories. Unfortunately the September 21, 1859 issue was the only issue available to be looked at.
1859 72 Chatham Street, New York, New York.
George Degen was recorded in one advertisement on September 30, 1859 in The New York Herald (New York, New York). To Photographers—For Sale, A Double whole size [oethoscopic], object and camera, and all apparatus used in the photographic art. Apply to G. Degen, 72 Chatham street, third floor.
George Degen is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as a variant spelling for George Dean. After checking the New York City directories for George Dean and George Degen in the 1858-1859; 1859-1860 and the 1860-1861, George Dean was not recorded, George Degen was recorded only in the 1859-1860 directory as a photographer, no business address was listed and lived at 407 Canal.
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