1859 137 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.
A. D. Brink was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on October 8, 1859 in The New York Herald (New York, New York). Wanted—A Photograph And Ambrotype Gallery. Address A. D. Brink, 137 8th ave.
A. D Brink is not recorded in other photographic directories. He is also not listed in the 1859-1860; or the 1860-1861 New York City Directories.
1852 Address Unknown, Lebanon, Ohio.
D. Brigham was recorded in one advertisement that was recorded on December 17, 1852 in the Western Star (Lebanon, Ohio). Daguerreotype Likenesses. Stay At Home and See Yourselves. D. Brigham, Daguerrean Artist, wishes to say to the numerous readers of the Star, that he intends visiting every town in Warren County, with his [ ? } Sky Light Daguerrean Room this fall and [ ? ] winter, for the purpose of taking Likenesses [with a proper degree of light and shade on every part of the picture]. By this he does not…[1]
D. Bingham is not recorded in other photographic directories.
[1] Most of the rest of the advertisement is unreadable.
1856 Address Unknown, Damariscotta, Maine.
1860 Address Unknown, Damariscotta, Maine.[1]
S. H. Brickett was recorded in one advertisement on August 14, 1856 in the Bath Daily Sentinel (Bath, Maine). Business Cards…S. H. Brickett, Daguerrean Artist, Damariscotta, Me.
S. H. Brickett is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Damariscotta, Maine in 1860.
[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry recorded as an ambrotypist.
1852-1853 80 Camp Street corner Natchez Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.
J. W. Bradford of the firm Curtright & Bradford was recorded in two advertisements and one additional time by himself in the New Orleans Daily Crescent (New Orleans, Louisiana). The first advertisement ran from June 18 to September 18, 1852. 80 Camp Street. N. B. Curtright…J. B. Bradford. We have taken the room over Geo. W. Hynson, corner of Natches and Camp street, for the prosecution of the Daguerreotype Business, and our charges—being half the usual prices—induce us to hope for a liberal patronage.
Hours of operation from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M. Curtwright & Bradford, Artists.
The second advertisement ran from September 28 1852 to February 11, 1853. N. B. Curtright. J. W. Bradford. Curtright & Bradford, Daguerrean Artists, No. 80 Camp street, corner Natchez.
The third advertisement ran from February 12 to May 9, 1853. Bradford, J. W., Daguerrean Artist, No. 80 Camp street, corner Natchez. sept. 28.
J. W. Bradford is not recorded in other photographic directories. N. B. Curtright with a variant spelling Curtwright is known and recorded in other photographic directories.
1854 6 Central Block, Biddeford, Maine.
W. T. Bowers of the firm McKenney & Bowers was recorded in two advertisements in The Union and Eastern Journal Biddeford, Maine. The first advertisement ran from February 17 to April 14, 1854. McKenney & Bowers, Daguerreotypes! No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford. Rooms open daily for the reception of visitors. Pictures taken in all sizes and any style desired. We have the largest and best collection of specimens to be seen in this vicinity. Also, the best assortment of Gold Lockets and Fancy Cases, at the lowest prices. E. H. McKenney, W. T. Bowers.
Please call and examine specimens. Don’t mistake the place.
The second advertisement ran from April 14, to May 5, 1854. Stereoscopic Pictures!! McKenney & Bowers, No. 6 Central Block, Biddeford, Took And Exhibited The First Stereoscopic Picture! That were taken in “Your County,” and the public are now informed that they are ready to furnish the above style of pictures, executed in the most perfect manner.
By the Stereoscope two pictures of the same person are seen as one, appearing as large as life; and if properly taken are truly beautiful, almost cheating the beholder into the belief that he gazes upon a “thing of Life,” instead of a picture.
Daguerreotypes Of All Styles And Sizes, Taken In The Most Perfect Manner, Fine Gold Lockets.
Buy your Lockets of McKenney & Bowers, if you want a better article than you can get for the same money at any other place.
Fancy Cases And Frames, Of Every Description. Call And See! Call and See!!
W. T. Bowers is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Maine. It is possible that W. T. Bowers is Wilder T. Bowers, who was active in 1850 in Detroit, Michigan[1] and in Lynn, Massachusetts from 1856-1904[2].
His father came from Massachusetts, and Wilder was born in Maine in February of 1824, fourth of the seven children of Wilder and Sarah H. T. Bowers. Hannah was born in Maine in July of 1830, and she married Wilder about 1852. Their children were born in Massachusetts: Charles, Caroline and Willie between 1854 and 1858, and then Nellie in July of 1869. Hannah was a widow and still living at Lynn in 1910.[3]
[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry
[2] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.
[3] David V. Tinder’s online Directory Of Early Michigan Photographers.
1847 Corner of Thames & Mary Streets, Newport, Rhode Island.
D. K. Boutelle was recorded on one advertisement that ran from March 18 to April 22, 1847 in the Herald of the Times, and Rhode Islander (Newport, Rhode Island). Dentistry. D. K. Boutelle would say to his friends that he has so far recovered from the effects of his late accident as to be able again to attend to those who may wish for his professional services. Office at the corner of Thames & Mary streets.
Daguerreotype Miniatures. He would also say to those who may wish for a good photographic likeness, that he devotes so much of his time as may not be required for his professional duties, to this art—He learned of Mr. Manchester during the stay of that gentleman in town last Summer, and operates in the same room and mostly with the same apparatus used by him. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call and examine specimens. Rooms at the corner of Thames and Mary streets.
D. K. Boutelle is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1856 407 Broadway, New York, New York.
G. Bouse was recorded in one announcement that appeared in The New York Herald (New York, New York) on March 27, 1856. To Daguerreotypists.—Wanted. A Situation by a first class daguerreotype and ambrotype artist; would like to engage in some city gallery, but will have no objection to go in the country. Reference will be given. Address G. Bouse, Kimball’s daguerrean gallery, 407 Broadway.
G. Bouse is not recorded in other photographic directories. G. Bouse is not recorded in the 1855/1856, 1856/1857 or the 1857/1858 New York City Directories. Myron H. Kimball is listed as being at 407 Broadway in 1855-1856.
1857-1858 14 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]
1859 Fourth and Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.1
1859 Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky.
Lewis W. Bloom is recorded in one announcement on September 17, 1859 in The Penny Press (Cincinnati, Ohio). Gone To Frankfort.—Lewis Bloom, the excellent photographist, has gone to Frankfort, Ky., where he has formed a connection with the Clark Daguerriean Gallery. He is a young man of no small merits, and his works must soon induce him to the good people of that meridian.
Lewis W. Bloom is as being active in Cincinnati from 1857-1859 but not in Frankfort, Kentucky. C. A. Clark is recorded as being active in Frankfort in 1859-1860.
[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.
N. D. 14 Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
1859 22 West Fifth street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
1859 Corner of Fifth and Western-Row, Cincinnati, Ohio.
A. S. Bloom advertisements were recorded under the heading of Home Interest fifteen times, once in The Daily Press and fourteen times in the Penny Press. Bloom ran Henry Y. Cowen’s and Harrison & Collins galleries. The first advertisement ran from March 22 to 26, 1859 in The Daily Press (Cincinnati, Ohio). Home Interest…Mr. Cowen, of No. 22 Fifth street, has lately associated with him Mr. Bloom, formerly of No. 14 Fifth street. Two such artist as these are sufficient guarantee as to the quality of their work.
The second advertisement appeared in The Penny Press (Cincinnati, Ohio) on August 22, 1859.Home Interest…Cowen’s Gallery, No. 22 West Fifth-street.—If you want a superior Ambrotype, Photograph, Mezzograph, or a good picture of any style, go to Cowen’s, No. 22 West Fifth-street. Bloom has charge of the gallery.
Third advertisement ran on August 29 & 30, 1859. Home Interest…Photographic Gallery—Cowen’s No. 22 West Fifth-street, under Bloom’s management. If you want a magnificent Photograph go to Cowen’s; for a Ambrotype go to the same place. Remember, pictures of all styles taken at Cowen’s, No. 22 West Fifth-street.
Fourth advertisement ran on September 13 & 14, 1859. Home Interest…For fine Photographs, Melainotypes or Ambrotypes, call at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom, He warrants to please.
Fifth advertisement Appeared on September 19, 1859. Home Interest…Good Photographs, plain or colored, can be had cheaper than elsewhere at the Central Gallery. Corner Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.
Sixth advertisement appeared on September 29, 1859. Home Interest…For a good Photograph, Melainotype or Ambrotype, don’t fail to call at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.
Seventh advertisement appeared on October 5, 1859. Home Interest…For $5 you can get a fine Oil colored Photograph in a good gilt frame at the Central Photograph and Melainotype Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.
Eighth advertisement appeared on October 13, 1859. Home Interest…Good Photographs, Melainotypes and Ambrotypes are taken at the Central Gallery cheaper than elsewhere in the city, corner of Fifth and Western-row, in charge of A. S. Bloom.
Ninth advertisement appeared on October 24, 1859. Home Interest…A S. Bloom, the well-known Daguerreian, has in charge the Central Photograph, Melainotype and Ambrotype Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row. He is making Pictures cheaper than elsewhere in the city.
Tenth advertisement appeared on October 26, 1859. Home Interest…Bloom’s Photographs never fail to please. Call on him and have your Photograph, Melainotype or Ambrotype taken, at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row.
Eleventh advertisement appeared on October 29, 1859. Home Interest…We have no hesitation in directing people not the Central Photograph and Melainotype Gallery for a truthful and artistic picture. A. S. Bloom is an artist who understands the magic effect of light and shadow.
Twelfth advertisement appeared on October 29, 1859. Home Interest…Cheap Pictures, and of the best style of art, you can get at the Central Photograph and Melainotype Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row, under charge of A, S, Bloom.
Thirteenth advertisement appeared on October 31, 1859. Home Interest…Bloom’s Photographs. Melainotypes, Ambrotypes can not be excelled in beauty of art in the city. Prices moderate at the Central Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row.
Fourteenth advertisement appeared on November 3, 1859. Home Interest…Pictures that won’t fade are made by A. S. Bloom, and cheaper than elsewhere, at the Central Photograph, Melainotype and Ambrotype Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row.
The fifteenth advertisement appeared on November 16, 1859. Home Interest…Harrison & Collins’ Central Bee-Hive Gallery, corner of Fifth and Western-row. Photographs, Melainotypes and Ambrotypes taken cheaper than elsewhere in the city. Oil Colored Photographs, made of all sizes, from life to the smallest miniature. Pictures neatly set in Lockets, Breast-pins, Finger rings and Bracelets. All work warranted. A. S. Bloom, Artist.A. S. Bloom is not recorded in other photographic directories.
A. S. Bloom is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in 1859 or before. Ohio Photographers 1839-1900 by Diane VanSkiver Gagel does list Bloom as being active in Cincinnati in 1861 & 1862.
1846 Over Thompson’s Drug Store, Ottawa, Illinois.
C. E. Blake was recorded in one advertisement that ran from August 14 to 28, 1846 in The Ottawa Free Trader (Ottawa, Illinois). Daguerrian Artist. Mr. C. E. Blake, From New York, respectfully informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of Ottawa, that he will open a room on Monday the 17th, over Thompson’s drug store, for the purpose of taking Colored Daguerreotype Miniatures, by a new and improved process of the art.
Mr. Blake is recently from New York, and has a perfect knowledge of the different styles of taking miniatures, &c. It is Mr. Blakes particular aim in all the miniatures which he takes to produce clear and distinct pictures, and that every feature shall be brought out and distinctly seen. A good daguerreotype miniature taken in color is certainly more life-like and correct than any other can possibly be, and if well taken can be seen in any light as clear and distinct as painting. Pictures taken by Mr. B. are put up in the very first style, and are warranted to give satisfaction, and are not delivered unless they are perfect likenesses. Mr. B. very respectfully invites those interested in this beautiful art, to call at his room and examine his specimens, (whether they contemplate sitting to have theirs taken or not,) then they will be able to judge for themselves. Rooms open to visitors at all times.
Ladies especially invited to call. Ottawa, August 14, 1846.
C. E. Blake is not recorded in other photographic directories.
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