Mr. Letts

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                Address Unknown, Dundee, New York.

Mr. Letts appeared in one announcement on August 6, 1856 in the Penn Yan Democrat (Penn-Yan, New York).  A New Picture.—We were recently shown by Mr. Letts, of Dundee, an entirely new process of taking Daguerreotypes, of his own invention.  The pictures are taken on paper, and closely resemble very fine oil paintings, the natural color of the hair, face, clothing, &c., being accurately preserved.—We are informed that the coloring, &c., is all done at one process, and in less time than is required to take the ordinary daguerreotype.  This is doubtless one of the greatest improvements in the art yet discovered, and we hope that the highest expectations of the inventor, who is a practical Chemist and Daguerrean artist, may be realized.  We understand that he has already secured a patent for his invention.

The is possibly the same J. M. Lett listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Dundee, New York in 1859.

J. S. Leonard

Daguerreotypes, , , , , , ,

1856                Rooms at the Court House, Newbury, South Carolina.                                          1856                Address Unknown, Greenwood, South Carolina.                                                    1856                Address Unknown, Cokesbury, South Carolina.                                                          1856                Rooms at Marshall House, Main Street, Abbeville, South Carolina.

J. S. Leonard in the partnership of Leonard & Adams was recorded in two advertisements and two announcements in The Independent Press (Abbeville, South Carolina). The first advertisement ran from February 22 to March 7, 1856.  Daguerreotypes at Fifty Cents.  Messrs. Leonard & Adams the famous and cheap Picture-makers, would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Abbeville District, that they are coming from Newbury C. H., to Greenwood, Cokesbury, and will shortly be at Abbeville Court House.  All work done warranted to be at the first quality.

N. B.—They will be in Greenwood in a few days weather proving favorable.  J. S. Leonard. S. H. Adams.

The second advertisement ran from March 14 to April 4, 1856.  Daguerreotypes.  Daguerreotypes for 50 Cents!!  Messrs. Leonard & Adams The Famous and Cheap Picture-makers, would respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Abbeville District, that they are now at Abbeville C. H., where they will be prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses, in the course of two or three days, in the most perfect manner.

Having been engaged in the business a long time, and being posted in all the new and modern improvements of the art, they do not hesitate in saying that they can produce Likenesses equal, if not superior, to any heretofore taken in this place.

We would invite all those that want a perfect Likeness of themselves or friends to call early at our Gallery, in the upper story of the Marshall House, entrance door on Main street.  All work warranted to give satisfaction.  J. S. Leonard.  S. H. Adams.

The first announcement appeared on April 4, 1856.  Leonard & Adams, daguerreans, will remain in our village until Tuesday next, and those who have not yet visited their gallery should do so by that time.  They are worthy gentlemen and excellent artist.

The second announcement appeared on April 4, 1856.  Daguerreotypes.  Messrs. Leonard & Adams would respectfully announce to the citizens of Abbeville District that they will positively leave this place on Tuesday next.

All those in want of Daguerreotypes of themselves or friends will please call immediately.  Gallery in the upper story of the Marshall House, entrance door on Main Street.  J. S. Leonard.  S. H. Adams.

Both J. S. Leonard and S. H. Adams are recorded in other photographic directories, but, are included here for additional information the advertisements provide.

M. L. Lemily

Ambrotypes, ,

1859                Address Unknown, Kortright, New York.

M. L. Lemily was recorded in an announcement that appeared on March 24, 1859 in Delaware Gazette (Delhi, New York). Delaware County Agricultural Society. Premium List—1859…Class L—No. 3—Discretionary…

Best ambrotypes, Jones & Ferguson, Kortright,        $1                                                                          2d best, M. L. Lemily, Kortright,                                        .75                                                                            3d best, O’Conner & Atkins,                                                .50

M. L. Lemily is not listed in other photographic directories.

Professor Leine

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1855                165 Eighth Avenue, New York, New York.

Professor Leine was recorded in an advertisement for Edward P. Huylar on September 2, 1855 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Photograph’s—Plain or Colored, by Huylar, 165 Eighth avenue, having fitted up this gallery in connection with our daguerreotype business, we would be happy to have our friends give us a call.  E. Huylar, first operator; Professors Leine and Hunt assistants.

Professor Leine is not recorded in other photographic directories.  Edward P. Huylar is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as Edward P. Huylers.

Legal & Bouland

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Retailer, , , ,

1850                86 William Street, New York, New York.

Legal & Bouland (Eugene Legal & Fred B. Bouland) were recorded in one advertisement that ran on September 19 & 20, 1850 in the New York Herald (New York, New York).  Daguerreotype Plates.—For sale Cheap, A small consignment of Daguerreotype Plates.Legal & Bouland, 86 William street, up stairs.

Legal & Bouland are not listed in other photographic directories.  Both Eugene Legal and Fred B. Bouland are listed in the 1850 New York City resident directory as Importers, 86 William Street.

(A. G.) Da Lee

Photographs, ,

1859             Address Unknown, Lawrence, Kansas.

(A. G.) Da Lee was recorded in three announcements and one advertisement in The Kansas Herald of Freedom (Wakarusa, Kansas, Territory).  The first announcement appeared on January 1, 1859.  Photographic Artist.  We invite the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Mr. Da Lee, which it will be an object for all persons to consult at this season of the year. A good picture of one’s self is about as pretty a New Year’s present as can be made to a friend, and quite as likely to be treasured as of inestimable value.  Persons bound for the gold region in the Spring, should procure duplicate copies, and forward to all persons having an interest in them.  Mr. Da Lee is acquainted with all the different modes of taking pictures by the sun’s rays, and readily transfers one’s shadow to a silver plate, glass, marble, iron or leather, and fastens it there in a durable manner.  We had the pleasure of visiting his rooms a few days ago, and found them fitted up in the very best style, with a splendid skylight.  After once getting a good likeness, he has the art of multiplying them to any extent without the necessity of an extra sitting.  Go in and get a picture and present it to your friend or lover.

The advertisement ran from January 1 to March 12, 1859.  Pictures!  Mr. Da Lee Is always prepared to take Pictures of any style, in all kinds of weather, at his Gallery in Lawrence.  Those wishing to send a Likeness by letter to their friends, can obtain one, which will make no extra postage, and warranted to please.  Please call and examine specimens.

The second announcement  appeared on October 15, 1859.  Douglas County Agricultural Society.—The Fair….Class twenty was filled by artist of this city, and attracted universal attention.  A. G. Da Lee exhibited several of his beautiful photographs and ambrotypes, which were never excelled in beauty and quality in any Eastern city….

The third announcement appeared on October 15, 1859.  Photographs of Lawrence.  Mr. Da Lee is photographing views of Lawrence from a designs by A. Conant.  The design is admirably drawn, and the photographs are in the best style of the art.  They can be obtained at the low price of $2.50 each.

(A. G.) Da Lee is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Ledoyt & Hodges

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1855-1856       222 Main Street, Fosters Building, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Ledoyt (Ludoyt) & Hodges appeared in one advertisement that ran from October 6, 1855 to January 12, 1856 in the Worcester Daily Spy (Worcester, Massachusetts).  New Advertisements.  A Card To The Public.—The subscribers having disposed of their interest in the Ambrotype establishment in Foster’s Building, 222 Main st., to Messrs. Ledoyt & Hodges, would cheerfully recommend them to our customers and the public generally, as gentlemen of merit and artistical skill, and are worthy of an extensive patronage.     Hathaway Brothers.

L. & H. are now prepared to furnish the Ambrotype, Mezograph or Crystalotype Pictures in the best style of the art. Pictures copied from paintings, engravings, Daguerreotypes. The public are invited to call and examine for themselves.  B. Ledoyt,  J. R. Hodges.

Ledoyt & Hodges are recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as Ludoyt with no first name or initial. Information from the 1856 Worcester City Directory, resident section. (Ludoyt & Hodges.)

Le Mire & Bouchez

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1856                Rooms in the Brick House, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Le Mire & Bouchez were recorded in one announcement and one advertisement in The Opelousas Courier (Opelousas, Louisiana).  The announcement ran on April 19, 1856.  Daguerreotype Artists.—In looking over our advertisement column, our readers will see that Messrs. Le Mire and Bouchez, have taken lodging in our town, and are now ready to take likenesses, landscapes, &c., by different processes, viz: Daguerreotype, Photography and Ambrotype.  All the specimens that we have seen at their saloon proves to us that they are no common artist and deserves a share of the public patronage.

The advertisement ran from April 19 to May 17, 1856.  Le Mire & Bouchez, Artist in Photography, Daguerreotype and Ambrotype.  having just arrived in Opelousas, and have taken rooms in the brick house, lately occupied by Mrs. Pigeon, as a Millinery store, where they are prepared to take  likenesses, pictures, landscapes, & c., on glass, paper or metal, according to the taste of those wishing to encourage them.

They intend to remain in this town but a few days, the public are invited to come and examine their specimens, which will be, they hope a sufficient encouragement to satisfy the most difficult, with a portrait, a correct view of a building, &c.   Opelousas.

Le Mire & Bouchez as partners or individuals, are not recorded in other photographic directories.

John S. Lay

Ambrotypes, Lettertypes, , ,

1859                3 Hathaway’s Block, opposite the Gazette Office, , New York.

John S. Lay was recorded in one advertisement that ran from June 30 to July 28, 1859 in Lansingburgh Democrat (Lansingburgh, New York).  Ambrotypes.  No. 3 Hathaway’s Block, opposite the Gazette office, Lansingburgh.  Prices Reduced large size only 50 Cents including Fine Case.

The Ladies and Gentlemen of this place and vicinity are respectfully notified that Mr. Lay will remain here a few days, for the purpose of making some of his choice Mezzotint Ambrotypes!

Natural Color, double glass, warranted never to fade.  He wishes to call particular attention to the fact his pictures are made on Black plate glass, which obviates entirely, the use of tar and pitch on the back of Ambrotypes, as the reader can see for himself by knocking an Ambrotypes from its case.  He proposes to furnish the people with Double Glass, Warranted Ambrotypes.  Made on Black Extra Plate Glass, and put up at a style at less than New York and Albany prices.  Each picture will be made and finished by Mr. Lay in person, and he will guarantee it to be as durable as the glass tablet upon which the portrait if fixed.

Pictures taken in Lockets, Rings, &c., old Daguerreotypes Copied, and Lettertypes, cor mail.  Personal attention paid to securing Likenesses of invalid or deceased persons at private residences.  Also, Views of Buildings, Cattle, Machinery, &c.

N. B.—Avoid white, pink and blue in your dresses, ladies,, and never mind the fine clothes. Calico equals, if not excels silk in a portrait. Call and see for yourself.  John S. Lay.

John S. Lay is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Lawyer

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849                Rooms Seneca Street, One door below Dr. Smith’s Office, Geneva, New York.

Lawyer of the partnership of Biteley & Lawyer was recorded in one announcement and two advertisements.  The announcement appeared on June 29, 1849 in the Geneva Daily Gazette  (Geneva, New York).  Mr. Editor:  I called the other day at the Daguerrean room of Messrs. Biteley & Lawyer, Seneca street, and was highly pleased and gratified to perceive the approximation towards perfection, if not perfection itself, to which this wonderful art has arrived.  I have seen Daguerreotypes, without number, but never any like those taken by the above named gentlemen.—The likenesses are so life-like and “true to nature,” that they excite admiration and astonishment.  They surpass every thing of the kind ever exhibited in our village; and those who wish to secure a correct picture of themselves or their friends, will do well to avail themselves of an opportunity which may not soon occur again.     S.

The first advertisement ran from July 6 to August 17, 1849 in the Geneva Daily Gazette  (Geneva, New York).  Glorious Opportunity!  The subscribers would say to the readers of the “Gazette,” that they have opened Daguerrean Rooms on Seneca street, one door below Dr. Smith’s office, where they may be found from 8 A. M. until sundown, not only ready and willing, but anxious to perform any and every service, in their line, for the public.  The subscribers claim to understand the Daguerrean business, and were not for their excessive modesty, would here insert various notices that they have received in different parts of the State, commending their likenesses.

The public are invited to call, and we will treat them as well as we know how, and sell them pictures if we can.  Bitely & Lawyer.

The second advertisement ran from August 24 to September 14, 1849 in the Geneva Daily Gazette (Geneva, New York).  One Dollar Daguerrean Gallery!  The subscriber, at the rooms heretofore occupied by Biteley & Lawyer, will put up Likenesses in good style for One Dollar.  N. B. Prices above for two weeks only. N. H. Biteley.

Lawyer is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Geneva.  One might speculate that it is E. Ralph Lawyer, but there is no concrete proof that it is.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does not list N. H. Biteley.  Craig does list a Bitely as a spelling variant for Brightly, it’s unknown if they are the same person.