Victor Bishop

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, , , ,

1847-1852       23 Maiden Lane, New York, New York.

Victor Bishop was recorded in twenty advertisements, seventeen in The New York Herald and three in the New York Tribune the first advertisement appeared on October 7, 1847 in The New York Herald.  Daguerreotype Plates—For sale at cost prices, to close an invoice, a lot of best French Daguerreotype Plates, H S and Double Griset.  Apply to Victor Bishop, 12 Maiden Lane, up stairs.

The second appeared on March 24, 1847 in Herald.  To Daguerrian Artists—Louis L. Bishop’s Daguerreotype Plates, warranted to give to portraits a richer tone than any other plates, are for sale at Victor Bishop’s, Importer, 23 maiden Lane, N. Y.

The third advertisement appeared on April 10, 1851 in the New York Daily Tribune. Daguerreotype.—The Scale Plates.—These Plates are warranted to be perfect and to give to the Daguerrian impression a richer look than any others.  The subscriber is agent for the French Manufacturers, and will sell them with the privilege of returning any that would not give the most complete satisfaction.  Victor Bishop. 23 maiden-lane.

The fourth advertisement ran from April 23 to 30, 1850 in the Herald.  Important to Daguerrean Artists.

To Mr. Victor Bishop, No. 23 Maiden lane, N. Y.  Dear Sir—We cheerfully testify that we have used for some time Louis L. Bishop’s plates, and that they are decidedly superior to all others, either imported or manufactured here.  Beckers & Piard, 201 Broadway.

Those plates are marked in full with the name of Louis L. Bishop, and are for sale only at Victor Bishop’s, No. 23 Maiden Lane.

The fifth advertisement ran from May 3 to June 1, 1850 in the Herald.  Daguerreotype Plates—Lewis L. Bishop’s Plates, acknowledged superior to all others, for sale by Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane.

The sixth advertisement appeared on August 9, 1851 in the Tribune.  To Daguerrean Artists.—The coat of silver deposited on the Scale-plates is thicker than that on the French plates 40; and as they are electro plated, all that silver is chemically pure, an advantage which cannot be to much appreciated.  We have no hesitation to warrant them as perfect, and as giving to the Daguerrean impressions a richer tone than can be obtained on any other.  For sale at the sole Agent’s, Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden-lane.

The seventh advertisement appeared on August 14, 1851 in the Tribune.  Daguerreotype.—Great improvements have recently been made in the fabrication of electro-plated plates.  We earnestly request all Daguerrean Artists, especially those who have previously used plates manufactured under this process, to examine and try the Scale Plates.  They are sold with the special guarantee that they will give full satisfaction, being perfect in every respect.  Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden-lane.

The next twelve advertisements are all from The New York Herald.  No. 8 ran from September 17 to 24, 1850.  Daguerreotype Plates—Great Reduction in price.  We are now enabled to sell Louis L. Bishop’s plates, at $30 per hundred, full size.  They are warranted superior to any other, and sold with the privilege of returning those that would not give entire satisfaction.  Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane, up stairs.

No. 9 ran from January 29 to February 14, 1851.  Daguerreotype The Scale Plates.—These plates are warranted to be perfect, and give to the daguerreian impression a much richer tone than any others.  The subscriber is agent for the French manufacturers, and will sell them at the lowest prices.  Samples sent on demand.  Address Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane.

No. 10 appeared on April 1, 1851.  Daguerreotype The Scale Plates.—These plates are warranted to be perfect, and give to the daguerreian impression a much richer tone than any others.  They are sold with the privilege of returning any of them that would fail to give entire satisfaction.  Address Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane.

No. 11 ran on April 19 & 20, 1851.  Daguerreotype The Scale Plates.—These plates are warranted to be perfect, and give to the Daguerreian impression a much richer tone than any others.  They are sold with the privilege of returning any of them that would fail to give entire satisfaction.  Address Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane.

No. 12 ran from August 14 to 16, 1851.  Daguerreotype—Great Improvements Have recently been made in the fabrication of electro-plated plates.  We earnestly request all Daguerrean artists, especially, those who have previously used plates manufactured under this process, to examine and try the Scale Plates.  They are sold with the special guarantee that they will give full satisfaction, being perfect in every respect.  Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden-lane.

No. 13 ran from August 15 to 22, 1851.  Daguerreotype.—First Rate Plates Must be plated with a sufficient thickness of pure silver, the purer the better, and their surface must be perfectly smooth and even.  The scale plates combine these advantages to the utmost.  The cost of silver deposited on these plates is thicker than that on the French plates, 40th; and as they are electroplated, all that silver is chemically pure, an advantage which cannot be too much appreciated.  They are warranted perfect.  For sale, at the sole agent’s.  Victor Bishop, No. 23 Maiden lane.

No. 14 ran from November 5 to December 23, 1851.  Daguerreotype.—Great Improvements In Electro-plated Plates.—Just received. an invoice of full size Scale Plates; Medium sizes expected by next steamer.  Our arrangements are such that we will soon be constantly able to fulfil all orders we may receive for these improved plates, whose success has greatly superseded our provisions.  To those who have not tried them we shall say, that they are perfectly smooth and even, take and easy polish, and that they have the immense advantage of a thick coat of chemically pure silver.  Every plate is warranted perfect.  For sale at the sole agent’s.  Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane.

No. 15 ran from March 3 to 16, 1852.  Daguerreotype—Just Received A Full stock of Scale Plates, all sizes.  These plates are used exclusively by the best Daguerrean Artists.  They are warranted to take a better impression than any other plate, and to give complete satisfaction in every respect.  Retail prices, full size, $12 a dozen; smaller sizes in proportion.  Liberal discount to the trade.  Address Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane.

No. 16 ran from June 9 to July 2, 1852.  Daguerreotypes.—The Scale Plates.—These plates are superior to all others.  They are perfectly smooth and even, and take an easy polish.  The silver on them is thick and absolutely pure, which is a very great advantage.  We warrant them to give to daguerreotypes the richest tone that can be obtained.  For sale at the sole agent’s, Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane.

No. 17 ran from August 2 to September 13, 1852.  Daguerreotype.—Just received 2,500 Full size scale plates, in perfect order.  These plates are smooth and even, and take an easy polish.  They give to the Daguerrean impression a richer tone than can be obtained on any other plate.  For sale at the sole agent for the manufacturers, Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane.

No. 18 appeared on August 18, 1852.  Daguerreotype.—The Best Plates Yet.—We publish the following letter, highly interesting to all Daguerrean artists, and signed by well known members of the profession.—New York, August 16, 1852.  Victor Bishop, Esq., 23 Maiden lane.—Dear Sir,–the scale plates have been introduced to us about eighteen months, and we have used them exclusively since October last.  We have no hesitation in saying that since that time they have given us entire satisfaction. They are the only plates we have found of perfectly pure silver.  This advantage with that of a well polished surface, renders them superior, in our estimation, to all other plates in the market.  They do not require to be galvanized, and are safer and of better use than the best plates we had before, although we galvanized them ourselves.  By using them, we spare a good deal of time, and are always sure of portraits with bold and sharp outlines.  Beckers & Piard.  N. B.—Beware of counterfeits or Publish this to the world if you choose.  Yours sincerely, refuse lots.  For sale at Victor Bishop’s , sole agent for the manufacturers, 23 Maiden lane.

No. 19 ran from September 14 to October 18, 1852.  Daguerreotype.—The Best Plates Yet.—The subscriber guarantees as perfect all the scale plates he sells.  Beware of counterfeits or refuse lots.  Price, full plates, $100; Medium, $17, per hundred.  Liberal discount to the trade.  Victor Bishop, Sole Agent for the manufacturers, 23 Maiden lane. 

No. 20 ran from October 19 to November 19, 1852.  To Daguerrean Artists.—A New Invoice of scale plates, warranted perfect, just received, and for sale at the lowest prices, by Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane.

To Daguerrean Artists.—Stereoscopes, just received, and for sale by Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane.

Victor Bishop is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active from 1850-1851.

Louis L. Bishop

Daguerreotype plate importer, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1845                285 Broadway, New York, New York.

1847                12 Maiden-Lane, Up Stirs, New York, New York.

1850                23 Maiden Lane, New York, New York.

Louis L. Bishop was recorded in eight advertisements, seven in The New York Herald, one in the New York Tribune and on one title page.  The first advertisement in The New York Herald ran from July 25 to 27, 1845.  Ruins Of The Burnt District.  The Daguerreotype View of these Ruins, taken from Exchange Place, opposite the spot where stood Crocker & Warren’s store, may be seen at Louis L. Bishop’s, Daguerrian Artist, No. 285 Broadway.

The view, embracing all the ruins in Broad street, New street and Broadway, in their actual state, and such as it will soon be impossible to obtain, forms a picture most interesting to preserve in commemoration of the sad calamity of the 19th inst.  It will be disposed of at a reasonable price.

Apply as above, at Louis L. Bishop’s Daguerreotype Rooms, 285 Broadway.

The title page illustration for The Gipsey in the North published in 1846 is a portrait of Miss Julia L. Northall engraved by Francis D’Avignon, Lithograph by G. & W. Endicott, after a daguerreotype by Louis L. Bishop.   

Advertisement ran from March 18 to April 2, 1847 in Herald.  Daguerreotype Plates.  Just Received per ship Burgundy—

3000 Daguerreotype Plates, full size.

6000 do                       do      Medium size.

From the best French manufacturers.  For sale at the lowest prices, by Louis L. Bishop, importer, 12 Maiden Lane, up stairs.                                                                                                         

The third advertisement ran from June 1 to 14, 1847 in the New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York).  Daguerreotype Plates.—The best and cheapest Daguerreotype Plates for sale at Louis L. Bishop’s 12 Maiden-lane, up stairs.

The fourth advertisement ran from June 18 to 20, 1847 in The Herald.  Daguerreotype Plates—Louis L. Bishop, No. 12 Maiden-lane, begs leave to inform all persons in want of Daguerreotype Plates, that he has now a full stock on hand, and is ready to sell them at the reduced price which he has lately announced to his regular customers.  Orders to be directed to Louis L. Bishop, No. 12 Maiden-lane, N. Y.                                                         

The fifth advertisement appeared on March 24, 1850 in the Herald.  To Daguerrian Artists—Louis L. Bishop’s Daguerreotype Plates, warranted to give to portraits a richer tone than any other plates, are for sale at Victor Bishop’s, Importer, 23 maiden Lane, N. Y.

The sixth advertisement ran from April 23 to 30, 1850 in the Herald.  Important to Daguerrean Artists.

To Mr. Victor Bishop, No. 23 Maiden lane, N. Y.

Dear Sir—We cheerfully testify that we have used for some time Louis L. Bishop’s plates, and that they are decidedly superior to all others, either imported or manufactured here.  Beckers & Piard, 201 Broadway.

Those plates are marked in full with the name of Louis L. Bishop, and are for sale only at Victor Bishop’s, No. 23 Maiden Lane.

The seventh advertisement ran from May 3 to June 1, 1850 in the Herald.  Daguerreotype Plates—Lewis L. Bishop’s Plates, acknowledged superior to all others, for sale by Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane.

The Eighth advertisement ran from September 17 to 24, 1850 also in the Herald.  Daguerreotype Plates—Great Reduction in price.  We are now enabled to sell Louis L. Bishop’s plates, at $30 per hundred, full size.  They are warranted superior to any other, and sold with the privilege of returning those that would not give entire satisfaction.  Victor Bishop, 23 Maiden lane, up stairs.

Louis L. Bishop is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Register as being active from 1845-1848.

A. G. Bisbee

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, , ,

1858-1859       Allen’s Block, Ravenna, Ohio.

A. G. Bisbee was recorded in one advertisement that ran from September 30, 1858 to March 24, 1859  The Weekly Portage Sentinel (Ravenna, Ohio).  Bisbee’s “Gallery Of Art,” You can get a good Ambrotype or Melainotype likeness for 25 Cents, and upwards.  The finer Styles of cases, which are usually sold at from $1.50 to $4.00, we sell at 75 cents to $2.50.

People From The Country will save time by coming as early in the day as possible, for our rooms are always full in the afternoon, and customers are often obliged to wait some time for their turn, as we adhere to the rule of “First come, first served.”

We warrant our work to be as perfect, in every respect, as any made in this section at double the price.

Good Pictures Made In All Kinds Of Weather.

Rooms in Allen’s Block, nearly opposite east end of Phoenix.  A. G. Bisbee.  Ravenna,

A. G. Bisbee is not recorded in other photographic directories.

John T. Billings

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, , ,

1857                Corner Central and Jackson Streets, Lowell, Massachusetts.

John T. Billings was recorded in one advertisement that ran from January 3 to May 6, 1857 in the   Lowell Daily Citizen and News (Lowell, Massachusetts).  Daguerreotypists:—A lot of good American and German Bromine received and for sale by John T. Billings, Apothecary, cor. Central and Jackson Streets.  jan3.

John T. Billings is not recorded in other photographic directories.

William P. Bickel

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1857                Rooms at the Opelousas Varieties, Opelousas, Louisiana.

1858                Rooms at the Opelousas Varieties, Opelousas, Louisiana.

William P. Bickel was recorded in three advertisement and one announcements.  The first advertisement ran from June 20 to July 18, 1857 in  The Opelousas Courier (Opelousas, Louisiana).  Ambrotype Portraits.  Wm. P. Bickel, the Ambrotype Artist, has arrived in Opelousas and opened his Gallery in the Varieties, where he will remain a short time, for the purpose of supplying the citizens of this vicinity with his celebrated new style of pictures, so celebrated at present throughout the world, as being superior to all other styles of Photographic pictures known, not only for its beautiful delineation, its brilliancy of tone , but for its everlasting durability, from whence it takes its name—Ambrotoz (Greek) eternal, imperishable.

The announcement appeared March 27, 1858 in The Opelousas Patriot (Opelousas, Louisiana).  The artist skill will supply all with pictures of the best and newest styles:—call on our friends Millspaugh & Bouchez, who have established a permanent Photographic and Ambrotype Room at Odd Fellows’ Hall in Washington, or on William O. Bickel, who is stopping for a short time at the Varieties, in Opelousas, and get pictures of yourself or friends.  See their advertisements in another column.

The second advertisement appeared on March 27, 1858 in The Opelousas Courier (Opelousas, Louisiana).  Portraits, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes & Photographs.  The Photographic Artist, Wm. P. Bickel, has arrived in Opelousas, where he will remain a short time, for the purpose of supplying the citizens of this vicinity, with his celebrated New Style of Pictures.

Those who want likenesses by this process, should call soon and examine those beautiful emblems of nature, which are Superior to any ever before taken in this place, my method and style of drawing them being the latest out, and, as to coloring they are not surpassed by any in the United States.

Gentle reader have you not a friend for whom you fond emotion cherish?  If so, procure the shadow ere the substance perish.

Gallery always free to visitors.  Children taken in clear weather.  Melainotypes taken on iron plates, and inserted in lockets and breast pins of any size.

Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied.  Rooms at Opelousas varieties.                           

The third advertisement appeared on March 27, 1858 in The Opelousas Patriot (Opelousas, Louisiana).  Portraits, Ambrotypes, Melainotypes and Phototypes.  Wm. P. Bickel, The Photographic artist, has arrived in Opelousas, at the “Varieties.” where he will remain a short time, for the purpose of supplying the citizens of this vicinity, with his celebrated new style of Pictures.

Those who want likenesses by this process, should call soon and examine those beautiful emblems of nature, which are superior to any ever before taken in this place, my method and style of drawing them being the latest out, and, as to coloring they are not surpassed by any in the United States.

Gentle reader have you not a friend for whom you fond emotion cherish?  If so, procure the shadow ere the substance perish.

Gallery always free to visitors.  Children taken in clear weather.  Melainotypes taken on iron plates, and inserted in lockets and breast pins of any size.

Daguerreotypes, Paintings, Drawings, &c., copied.  Rooms at Opelousas varieties.   

William P. Bickel is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Ebenezer James Bennett

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1844-1845       449 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky.[1]

1846                St Clair Street, Louisville, Kentucky.

Ebenezer James Bennett in an advertisement that was recorded on January 6 & 12, 1846 in the Daily Commonwealth (Frankfort, Kentucky).  Plumbe National Daguerrean Gallery.  Prof. Plumbe purposes having a Daguerreian Gallery opened in this city, on the 27th inst., on St. Clair street, over Pierson & Merriweather’s Confectionary, to be conducted by E. James Bennett, where he will be gratified to wait upon all those who may be desirous of securing a perfect likeness, warranted durable, and possessing all the distinctness and boldness of relief of a good painting.  In proof of this you need but call at his room and examine for yourselves his specimens.

Ladies and Gentlemen are earnestly requested to take the trouble of calling at his rooms.  They will afford him a pleasure in having the honor of waiting upon them, either in exhibiting specimens, or in receiving their sittings.

Founded 1840.  Awarded the Medal, Four First Premiums, and two Highest Honors, by the Institutes of Massachusetts, N. York, and Pennsylvania, respectively, for the most beautiful Colored Daguerreotypes, and best apparatus ever exhibited.

No. 33, Main st., adjoining the Northern Bank of Kentucky, Louisville, Ky.

No. 251, Broadway, New York.

No. 75 Court street, Boston.

No. 136, Chestnut street, Philadelphia.

No. 122, Baltimore street, Baltimore.

Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C.

Lyceum Hall, Alexandria, D. C.

No. 56, Canal Street, New Orleans.

No. 127, Vielle Rue du Temple, Paris.

No. 32 Church Street, Liverpool.

Market St., St. Louis, Mo.

Main Street, Dubuque, Iowa.

Main Street, between 4th and 5th, east side, Cincinnati.

Broadway, Saratoga.

Douw’s Building, Albany.

Middle Street, Portland, Me.

Main Street, Newport, R. I.

Remarks.—“We have been no inattentive observer of the progress of this novel art, and we are free to say, from what we have seen, and personally examined, that Mr. Plumbe has succeeded in this art so as to surpass all others in the line in this country.”—N. Y. Herald.

“Mr. Plumbe has brought the Daguerreotype to absolute perfection; and miniature painting, we regret to say, is scarcely heard of since the admirable specimens of this artist have become known.”—N. Y. Mirror.

“A photograph of a lady by Professor Plumbe, is the finest thing of the kind we have ever seen.”—Phil. Pub. Ledger.

Ebenezer James Bennett is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as J. Ebenezer Bennett active in 1845-1846 at 449 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky, presumably employed by John Plumbe, Jr.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry

Bell

Photographs, Stereoviews, , ,

1858                Address Unknown, Ogdensburgh, New York.

Bell was recorded in one announcement that appeared on September 21, 1858 in The Daily Journal (Ogdensburgh, New York).  New Style.—The Bell’s have just introduced in this place a new arrangement of pictures and a new way of looking at them.  The pictures are photographs duplicated, placed in an arrangement not unlike an opera glass, which is divided by a partition so that each eye takes in a picture and reduces the duplicates to a single view.  The effect is magical and produces a perfectness impossible to imagine. 

Their store was crowded last evening by curious and anxious spectators.

Bell is not listed in other photographic directories.

William Bell

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                14 Massachusetts Street, Woodward’s Block, Lawrence, Kansas.

William Bell was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on April 28, 1856 in the Kansas Free State (Lawrence, Kansas).  Now Is Your Best Chance!!  William Bell, Daguerrean.  Would respectfully inform the citizens of Lawrence and vicinity that he has obtained a room in the second story of Woodward’s Block, No. 14 Massachusetts St., where all—especially the ladies, are invited to call, and examine the neatness and skill of his workmanship.

As he intends remaining but a few weeks, those who wish daguerreotypes should call at the earliest opportunity.  no. 49.

William Bell is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Beckel Brothers

Retailer, Stereoviews, , , , ,

1858-1859       19 John Street, New York, New York.

Beckel Brothers (Joseph & Lewis) were recorded in four advertisements, one in the New York Daily Tribune, and three in The New York Herald.  The first advertisement appeared in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York) on  March 2, 1859.  Stereoscopes and Stereoscopic Views.  Beckel Brothers, No. 19 John-st., Manufacture Stereoscopes and Import the Latest Views taken on glass and paper of all parts of the world.

The second advertisement appeared on April 25, 1859 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Stereoscopes and Stereoscopic Views.  Beckel Brothers, 19 John street, keep the largest assortment of glass views.  Also Elliot’s and Sylvester’s colored and illuminated groups and paper views.

The third advertisement appeared on May 22, 1859.  Stereoscopes and Stereoscopic Views.—Beckel & Brothers, No. 19 John street, keep the largest assortment of glass views.  Also Elliot’s and Sylvester’s colored and illuminated groups and paper views.

The fourth advertisement appeared on November 10, 1859. A Great Reduction of Prices in Stereoscopic Goods at Beckel Brothers, 19 John street.

Beckel Brothers are recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry under Beckel as being active in Lockport, New York as apparently stereo photographers prior to 1858.  While in New York City they are retailers selling stereoviews.  Joseph Beckel first appears in the New York City directory in 1852 as an Optician at 355 Broadway, from 1853-1855 Joseph is listed as [imp or lmp?] at 19 John.  From 1856-1859 Beckel Brothers (Joseph & Lewis) are listed from (1856-1857) as [imp or lmp?] in 1858-1859 as spectacles at 19 John.

John R. Beard

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1859                Address Unknown, Cambridge, Ohio.

John R. Beard was recorded in one announcement on March 1, 1859 in the Wheeling Daily Intelligencer (Wheeling, Virginia).  Look Out For Him!—An adroit thief, calling himself J. B. Hawkins, broke into the room of John R. Beard, a daguerrean artist at Cambridge, Ohio, night before last, and stole a valuable gold watch and a considerable sum of money.  Mr. Beard was in town yesterday on the hunt of the rascal who is now supposed to be lurking about this city.  Hawkins is supposed to be the same man who recently broke into Mr. Partridge’s daguerrean gallery in Parkersburg, and stole a sum of money.  He pretends to be a photographer, and has a smattering knowledge of the art.  He is about six feet high, sandy complexion, slightly freckled, grey eyes and decidedly awkward in his general appearance.  He has been pretty extensively engaged in the thieving line, and should be checked in his career before he does something which may entitle him to server punishment than he now deserves.

John R. Beard is not recorded in other photographic directories.