Mr. Lynn

Ambrotypes, ,

1859                Rooms Over Cropp & Cockerill’s Drug Store, Glasgow, Missouri.

Mr. Lynn was recorded in an announcement that appeared on April 14, 1859 in the Glasgow Weekly Times (Glasgow, Missouri).  Ambrotypes.—Those in want of Pictures of themselves or friends, should call on Mr. Lynn, over Cropp & Cockerill’s Drug Store.  He will remain in town a few weeks longer, and will be happy to serve all who may need anything in his line.  A new and beautiful stock of Cases just received.  Mr. L. is an excellent Artist, as his work proves, and those who want a No. 1 Picture should call early.

Mr. Lynn is not listed in other photographic directories.

H. Lyndall

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

N. D.                Address Unknown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.                                                            1846                Address Unknown, Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. [1]                                                            1848-1851     Armstrong Building on High Street, Columbus, Ohio.[2]                                    1849                Rooms in the Tallmadge Row, Lancaster, Ohio.                                                            1852                High Street, Columbus, Ohio.

H. Lyndall was recorded in an advertisement that ran from January 5 to 12, 1849 in The Lancaster Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio). Daguerreotypes. H. Lyndall, Daguerreotypist, would announce to the citizens of Lancaster and vicinity, that he will occupy (for a short time) rooms in the Tallmadge Row, for the purpose of prosecuting his business.

A long application to the art, together with his connection with the largest establishment in Philadelphia, he flatters himself will enable him to produce work superior to any thing ever offered in this place.

Likenesses encased in Lockets, Pins, &c., singly or grouped.  Lockets, &c., for sale.  Instruction and apparatus furnished on liberal terms.  N. B.—Having a Gallery in Columbus, his stay here will be short.  H. Lyndall.

H. Lyndall is listed in other photographic directories.

[1] address and date from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.                                                                            [2] Address and dates from Ohio Photographers 1839-1900.

George D. Lyman

Daguerreotypes, ,

1841                Rooms over N. N. Tiffany’s Store, Sag Harbor, New York.

George D. Lyman was recorded in an advertisement ran on November 13 & 17, 1841 in The Corrector (Sag Harbor, New York).  (For One Week Only)  Photographic Miniatures by the Daguerreotype Process.  The subscriber respectfully informs the citizens of Sag Harbor, that he has taken the west room over N. N. Tiffany’s store, for the taking of Daguerreotype Miniatures.  All persons in want of a faithful likeness of themselves would do well to call.  The subscriber having had much experience in the above business, is confident that his Pictures are not surpassed by those of any operator in the country.  About one minute’s sitting is all that is required to obtain a perfect Picture.  Specimens may be seen at his room, or at O. O. Wickham’s store. The public are invited to call and examine.

Price $3, case included.  N. B. The subscriber will qualify one or two young men, on moderate terms, for the above business.  George D. Lyman.

George D. Lyman is not recorded in other photographic directories.

R. L. Lukens

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, , ,

1857                19 East Washington Street, over Harrison’s Bank, Indianapolis, Indiana.

R. L. Lukens appeared in an advertisement that appeared on December 25, 1857 Indiana American (Brookville, Indiana). R. L. Lukens’ Likeness Gallery, No. 19 E. Washington St., over Harrison’s Bank, Indianapolis, Where he is prepared to take Ambrotypes and Melainotypes In good Morocco Cases, for the small sum of 50 Cents! Every variety of Fancy Cases at reasonable prices.  Ladies and Gentlemen, call on Mr. Lukens, and he will give you a life likeness of yourself, or no charge.  Pictures taken in Lockets and Breastpins. Peculiar [lities] for taking likenesses of children.  Full instructions given in the art on reasonable terms.  nov-13.

R. L. Lukens does not appear in other photographic directories. Please note the date at the end of the advertisement (Nov. 13).  No newspapers were available to be reviewed between October 30 and December 18, 1857.

William Loyd

Manufacturer, Retailer, Stereotypes, , , , , ,

1856                522 Broadway, New York, New York.

William Loyd was recorded in five advertisements in The New York Herald (New York, New York) in association with Langenheim Brothers.  The first advertisement appeared on April 7, 1856.  W. Loyd’s Improved Stereoscope, with F. Langenheim’s new series of American views— Niagara Falls, Genesee Valley, The Pottsville Coal Region, and other new views. A large assortment just received, by Benj. Pike & Sons, 518 Broadway.

The second advertisement appeared on August 6, 1856.  Loyd’s Patent Improved Stereoscope, with Langenheim’s new series of American views, upon glass, and colored to nature.  Publication office 522 Broadway, opposite the St. Nicholas.  William Loyd, sole proprietor of Langenheim’s stereoscopic views.

The third advertisement ran from September 3 to 6, 1856.  Langenheim’s Stereoscopic Views upon glass.—Just received, a fresh supply of new and interesting scenery.  Dealers supplied at the publication office and photographic studio of William Loyd and F. Langenheim, 522 Broadway, opposite St. Nicholas Hotel.

The fourth advertisement appeared on December 13, 1856.  Loyd’s Improved Stereoscope Case with Langenheim’s views upon glass.  Sold by Pike & Sons; B. Pike, Jr., and Appleton & Co.  Dealers furnished with the above.  Terms cash.  William Loyd.  188 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, and 522 Broadway.

The fifth ad appeared on December 26, 1857.  The American Stereoscopic Company’s New series of views on glass and colored to nature are sold by Benjamin Pike & Sons, Benj. Pike, Jr., Wiley & Halstead, Broadway; F. J. Emmerich, 111 Fulton street.  Dealers supplied by Langenheim, Loyd & Co., Philadelphia.

William Loyd also spelled Lloyd is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Register as William Lloyd, but does not include the Langenheim connection.

W. M. Lowry

Photographs, ,

1857                33 West Washington Street, over pope’s Drug Store, Brookville, Indiana.

W. M. Lowry was recorded in one announcement that appeared on December 25, 1857 in the Indiana American (Brookville, Indiana). Who Would Have Thought That the Excelsior Sky-Light Picture Gallery would have met with such encouraging and unparalleled success? It is even so, from the fact that Lowry always gives the most perfect satisfaction to his customers, by executing Likenesses Superior to any in the city, and just as cheap as the cheapest.

A large, fine, and varied assortment of Frames, Cases. Lockets, Breastpins, &c., &c., on hand at all times.  Instructions given on reasonable terms, and Apparatus and Stock generally furnished at lowest figures.  Bear in mind, if you want a superb Likeness, call on Lowery, No. 33 West Washington Street, over Pop’s Drug Store, second floor.  Examine specimens.  Rooms free.  W. M. Lowry.

W. M. Lowry is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Dr. Lover

Photographs, ,

1856                Address Unknown, Washington, D. C.

Dr. Lover was recorded in an announcement on September 12, 1856 in The Daily Union (Washington, D. C).  Photographs By Gas Light.—Dr. Lover, the well-known artisan, has devised an apparatus for taking photographs by gas light. The main feature being the introduction of a stream of oxygen into the flame of common coal gas which had been previously made to pass through cotton and naptha, with the view of surcharging it with carbon, so as to increase the brilliancy on the admission of the oxygen.

Dr. Lover is not recorded in other photographic directories.

D. B. Lovejoy

Daguerreotypes, ,

1852                Main Street near the Post Office, Woburn, Massachusetts.

D. B. Lovejoy was recorded in an advertisement and an announcement in the Woburn Journal (Woburn, Massachusetts). The advertisement ran from August 14 to September 4, 1852.  Daguerreotypes.  D. B. Lovejoy, daguerrian Artist, Saloon, near the Post Office, Main Street.

The announcement appeared on August 21, 1852.  Daguerreotypes.—Our citizens are reminded that good, life-like pictures can be had now, very conveniently, at the “saloon.”

D.B. Lovejoy is not listed in other photographic directories.

Lovatt & Snyder

Daguerreotypes, ,

1856                316 North Second, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] 

Lovatt & Snyder (George W. or M. Snyder) were recorded on April 1, 1856 in the Photographic and fine Arts Journal  (New York, New York).  In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number Two, Philadelphia. The author visited 57 Galleries in Philadelphia.

Lovatt & Snyder.—Passably fair pictures, from the situation of gallery &c., should suppose it was for the accommodation of the lower twenty.

Lovatt & Snyder are recorded in other photographic directories, but are recorded here because of the first hand account of their 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.