David S. Weeks

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1852                Main Street, at Richard Kirk’s Store, Glen Cove, New York.

1852                House of John Charlick, Roslyn, New York

David S. Weeks was recorded in two advertisements and two announcements in The Plaindealer  (Roslyn, New York).  The first advertisement ran from July 9 to 16, 1852.  Daguerreotype Likenesses!  David S. Weeks, Daguerrian Artist from New-York, Has Opened His Rooms For A few days only, at the store of Richard Kirk, on Main-St., where he is prepared to take Portraits & Miniatures by this beautiful art, in a style of finish greatly superior to any offered before in this place.

How often has the regret been expressed by hundreds, that they do not possess a Likeness of a departed friend or relative, which might have been taken when in health and life, and how valuable do these become to those who possess them, when their friend have passed away.

The present is a favorable opportunity to secure these faithful representations of our friends while they are offered at such prices that all may possess them.  The impressions are truly the exact resemblance of the face, made upon tablets of silver, rendered perfectly durable by a chemical Preparation, and not the mere fancy of the painter’s skill.

Hours of operating from 8 A. M. until sundown.

Hours for Children from 10 A. M. until 2 P. M.

The citizens of Glen Cove and its vicinity, are most respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.                                                                                             

The first announcement appeared on July 16, 1852.  Weeks, the Daguerreotype man, still continues with us, and is doing a good business.  Our friends who have not had their “picture taken” should make all haste, ere they be too late; for it is not often that they have the opportunity of being operated upon by a good artist.  Give him a call!

The second announcement appeared on July 30, 1852.  Weeks, the Daguerreotype man, is about leaving this place, as the reader will understand by referring to his advertisement in to-day’s paper, for the beautiful village of Roslyn, where he intends being on Monday or Tuesday next, and where we predict for him a good business.

The second advertisement ran from July 30 to August 6, 1852.  Daguerreotype Likenesses!  David S. Weeks, Daguerrian Artist from New-York, Has Opened His Rooms For A few days only, at the House of John Charlick, Roslyn, where he is prepared to take Portraits & Miniatures by this beautiful art, in a style of finish greatly superior to any offered before in this place.

How often has the regret been expressed by hundreds, that they do not possess a Likeness of a departed friend or relative, which might have been taken when in health and life, and how valuable do these become to those who possess them, when their friend have passed away.

The present is a favorable opportunity to secure these faithful representations of our friends while they are offered at such prices that all may possess them.  The impressions are truly the exact resemblance of the face, made upon tablets of silver, rendered perfectly durable by a chemical Preparation, and not the mere fancy of the painter’s skill.

Hours of operating from 8 A. M. until sundown.

Hours for Children from 10 A. M. until 2 P. M.

The citizens of Glen Cove and its vicinity, are most respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.                                                                                             

David S. Weeks is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Alexander B. Weeks

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1852                137 Atlantic Street, Brooklyn, New York.

Alexander B. Weeks of the partnership of Fredericks and Weeks was recorded in two advertisements. The first advertisement ran from October 13 to 30, 1852 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  In all conscience enough has been said about Daguerreotypes; but, friends, just called at the new Rooms, opened by Fredericks & Weeks, (second floor,) No. 137 Atlantic-st., between Henry and Clinton-sts., Brooklyn, and without saying much, we will show you pictures that we rather guess will please you.  C. D. Fredericks.   A. B. Weekes.

The second advertisement ran from October 25 to November 29, 1852 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn, New York).  Something New—The attention of the citizens of Brooklyn are respectfully invited to the Daguerreotypes taken daily at the new rooms of Fredericks & Weeks, (second floor,) 137 Atlantic Street, between Clinton and Henry streets, South Brooklyn.  C. D. Fredricks, A. B. Weeks.

Alexander B. Weeks is recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list him apparently working for J. Gurney between 1848-1854.

Webster’s & Holland

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1851                Mattingly’s Hall, Bardstown, Kentucky.

Webster’s & Holland (Edward Z., Israel B. Webster and W. A. Holland) were recorded in one advertisement that ran on November 13, 1851 in the Bardstown Herald (Bardstown, Kentucky). Websters & Holland, Daguerrean Artists.  Webster & Brother, of Louisville, KY., have associated with them Mr. W. A. Holland, and for the time being have established a Branch of their extensive Establishment in “Mattingly’s Hall,” Bardstown, Ky., where they would be happy to see all who may desire to secure Miniatures of themselves or friends.

All work warranted to give entire satisfaction.

The public generally are invited to call and examine our specimens whether they wish pictures or not.  Websters & Holland.

N. B.—Instruction imparted and apparatus furnished to all who may desire.  W. & H.  oct. 16. 

While all three partners are recorded in other photographic directories the partnership is not.

Webster & Tileston

Albatypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, Sphereotype, , , , , ,

1856-1857                   Bray’s Building, Evansville, Indiana.

Webster & Tileston (Edward Z. Webster & William W. Tileston) were recorded in one advertisement in The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana).   The advertisement ran from November 19, 1856 to April 2, 1857.  Webster’s Sphereotypes, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Callodiotypes.  And all other styles of Heliographic Pictures can be obtained at Webster & Tileston’s Gallery in Bray’s Building, at prices ranging from One Dollar up.

Please call soon, as Webster’s time is limited.  W. & T.

Webster & Tileston are both recorded in other photographic directories but not as partners.

Webber & Lancey

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1850                Lemist’s Building, over Dr. Webber’s Dentistry Rooms, Roxbury, Massachusetts

Webber & Lancey (Cushing Webber & Samuel F. Lancey, Jr.) were recorded in one advertisement that appeared in the Norfolk County Journal (Roxbury, Massachusetts) on October 19.  Dissolution of Copartnership.  The Copartnership heretofore existing between Webber & Lancey, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.  The business of the late firm will be settled by Cushing Webber.  C. Webber, S. F. Lancey, Jr. Roxbury, Oct. 2d, 1850.

Cushing Webber is not recorded in other photographic directories, Samuel F. Lancey, Jr. is recorded in other directories as being active in Roxbury from 1849 to 1856.

Weaver

Ambrotypes, ,

1857                Collamore Building, Massachusetts and Henry Streets, Lawrence, Kansas.

Weaver was mentioned in two advertisements in The Kansas Herald of Freedom (Wakarusa, Kansas, Territory).  The first appeared on June 20, 1857.  Lawrence Door, Sash, & Molding Company, Respectfully informs the inhabitants of Kansas Territory that they have established a warehouse under Weaver’s Ambrotype Gallery, Collamore estate, at the corner of Massachusetts and Henry streets, in Lawrence, K. T….

The second appeared on December 5, 1857.  To Let, A Splendid Daguerrean Gallery in Collamore Building, at the corner of Massachusetts and Henry Streets.  Enquire of Geo. W. Collamore, No. 41 Massachusetts Street. Weaver is not recorded in other photographic directories.        

Mrs. Weaver

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853                Town Hall, New Lisbon, Ohio

Mrs. Weaver was recorded in one announcement in the Anti-Slavery Bugle (New-Lisbon, Ohio) on March 12, 1853.  Mrs. Weaver’s Daguerreotypes.—call at the Town Hall and see them before you sit any where else.  Mrs. W. is just beginning in business, but her pictures give assurance of rare success.

Mrs. Weaver is not recorded in other photographic directories.

H.P. Weaver

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                Reporters Building, Third Story, Dover, Delaware.

H.P. Weaver appeared in two advertisement and mentioned in a third in the Delaware State Reporter (Dover, Delaware).  The First appeared on August 29, 1856.  Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber having taken for a short time a room in the Third Story of the Reporter Building, would respectfully announce to the citizens of Dover, that he is ready to furnish them with pictures for Fifty Cents and upwards!

Pictures inserted in Lockets and old cases for reasonable terms.  Satisfaction warranted,  H. P. Weaver.  Sept 29.

The second ran from September 2 to November 11, 1856.  Daguerreotypes.  The subscriber having taken for a short time a room in the Third Story of the Reporter Building, would respectfully announce to the citizens of Dover, that he is ready to furnish them with pictures for Fifty Cents and upwards!

Children under five, $1.00.

Pictures inserted in Lockets and old cases for reasonable terms.  Satisfaction warranted,  H. P. Weaver. 

The third advertisement appeared on January 2, 1857.  Daguerreotypes.  A Card.—To The Public. The undersigned, having purchased the entire stock and fixtures of the Daguerrean establishment of H.P. Weaver, will continue the business at the same rooms in the Reporter building.  His pictures are guaranteed to be equal, if not superior, to those taken by the best artists in the country.  Particular attention is invited to a new assortment of elegant cases, of the latest styles and richest designs, suitable as gifts for any occasion.  Call and examine them.

Pictures being warranted to give satisfaction, he hopes to receive, in his new vocation, a liberal share of patronage from his friends and the public generally.  Terms moderate.  Wm. Kirk, Reporter Building, Dover.  dec26.

H.P. Weaver is recorded in A Directory Of Delaware Photographers 1839-1900 And Beyond. (Published in 2018.)by William A. McKay

G. Weaver

Ambrotypes, ,

1858-1859       Room in the Post Office Building, Sunbury, Pennsylvania.

G. Weaver appeared in six announcements in the Sunbury American (Sunbury, Pennsylvania).  The first announcement appeared on September 11, 1858.  Ambrotypes.—We are requested to say that Mr. Weaver, will remain but a few days longer in this place.  Persons who are desirous of procuring ambrotypes at his very low prices, are requested to call at his room over the Post Office, without delay.

The second appeared on 23, 1858.  We understand that Mr. G. Weaver, intends reopening his ambrotype Gallery in the Post Office building in a few days.

The third on October 30, 1858.  Life-like Ambrotypes taken in the Post Office building for 50 cents.

Fourth on April 9, 1859.  Life-like pictures taken in the Post Office building for 50 cents.

Fifth on April 23, 1859.  We understand that Mr. Weaver, will remain in this place but one week longer, those of our readers in want of life-like pictures of themselves for 37½ cents case included, will do well to give him a call.

Sixth on April 30, 1859.  For a few days longer ambrotypes will be taken for 37½ cents in the post office building.

G. Weaver is not recorded in other photographic directories. 

Watson

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                251 Broadway, New York, New York.[1]

Watson was recorded in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal (New York, New York) on   January 1, 1856 in an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Watson’s, formerly Plumb’s — Most of the specimens I believe were taken by Plumb. There was therefore little to judge from. I believe, however, this artist possesses merit.

Watson is recorded in other photographic directories but is recorded here because of the first hand account of his work.    

[1] Not all first names or complete addresses were recorded in article.   Craig’s Daguerreian Registry was used to assist in identification when possible first name and address were added.