Andrew Cunningham

Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

1843                235 Broadway, New York New York.

Andrew Cunningham of the firm Fanshaw, Young & Cunningham was listed in an advertisement that ran every other day from May 25 to 29, and every day from June 4 to 6, 1843 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Miniature Portraits copied from Daguerreotypes in natural colors on ivory, with perfect accuracy, or with any desired alteration or improvement on very moderate terms.  Specimens to be seen in the Daguerreotype Room, No. 1, at 235 Broadway, near park place.

On September 19, 1843 an announcement appears in the  New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  Fair at the American Museum.—The problem of opening a new and spacious Saloon at the American Museum, as a Perpetual Fair or Bazaar for the Exhibition and Sale of Goods, Wares, Merchandize, &c has proved highly successful.  It is now one of the most attractive Halls in the Establishment, and is undoubtedly the cheapest Advertising Medium in the world.  The name, location and business of all depositors are advertised in 100,000 small bills per annum—also in the principal city papers.  The following persons have already made deposits in this Fair, and as nearly all the articles are For Sale, Merchants and others will find it to their interest to make their purchases through this medium.  It is obvious that no articles but those of the best quality are deposited here.  Persons desirous of depositing specimens of Goods or Cards of Business in the perpetual Fair, can do so on reasonable terms.  Circulars of prices, & c. can be obtained at the Office of the Museum.

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..N. G. Burgess, 192 Broadway.                                                            Daguerreotype Miniatures…..J. Gurney, 189 Broadway.                                                      Daguerreotype Miniatures…..J. Plumbe, Jr., 251 Broadway.                                            Daguerreotype Miniatures…..Fanshaw, Young & Cunningham, 235 Broadway.

Andrew Cunningham is not listed in other photographic directories.

William H. Cromack

Ambrotypes, ,

Ca.1854-1865             Malden Centre, Malden, Massachusetts.

William H. Cromack information comes from a ninth plate ambrotype & advertising card— William H. Cromack Ambrotypist and Jeweller, Malden Centre.  Ambrotypes taken for 25 cents and upwards and warranted to give satisfaction.  In Matthew Isenburg’s Collection.

Not recorded in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900, or other photographic directories.

Messrs. Crobaugh

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1850                Rooms at Franklin House, Fremont, Ohio.

Messrs. Crobaugh were recorded in two advertisements, the first advertisement ran from November 30 to December 28, in the Fremont Weekly Freeman (Fremont, Ohio).              Messrs. Crobaugh Would most respectively announce to the People of Fremont and vicinity, that they are prepared to execute Daguerreotypes, By the late Paris Process, entirely superior to any taken by the old Process.  It will be seen that these Pictures possess a strength not inferior to the most celebrated Oil Paintings, yet possessing all the beauties of light and shade that can be found in the finest lineal engravings.  These Pictures are also made indelible, by the Patent Gilding, which gives them that peculiar and beautiful tone, which is seen in no other.  In fact, their beauty is past description.  Persons must examine them, to be able to judge of their perfection.  The subscriber has also a variety of the richest Daguerrean Stock, Of their own selection.  Persons visiting this place, on business or pleasure, should not neglect this rare opportunity of obtaining for themselves and friends, these inestimable mementoes.

P. S. Messrs. C. are also prepared to give instructions to any who may wish to embark in this fascinating vocation, which meets the most favorable approbation and patronage from all possessed of cultivated taste and refinement. Inexperienced operators can receive instructions in the art of making different kinds of Accelerators, Patent Gilding and general improvements.—Also, Galvanic Batteries Furnished, with instructions. All of these are indispensably necessary to compete with artists possessing the above facilities.

Miniatures set in Pins, Rings, Ladies’ Bracelets; &c.  Also, Daguerreotypes and Oil paintings copied with accuracy.  The subscriber will remain in this place a few months only.  Their Rooms may be found at the Franklin House.

The second advertisement ran from November 30 to December 28, 1850 in the Fremont Weekly Freeman  (Fremont, Ohio).  Cotillion Parties.  Messrs. Crobaugh takes this method of notifying the citizens of Sandusky and adjoining counties, that they have located in Fremont for the coming winter, and are prepared to furnish Music to dancing parties on the most favorable terms. Fremont. Nov. 30, 1850. 

In looking at Craig’s Daguerreian Register and Ohio Photographers 1839-1900, three Crobaugh’s are recorded that fit the 1850’s.  Of the three Daniel and Samuel appear to be likely candidates for the above daguerreotypist.

Daniel Crobaugh active 1856-1860

1856                106 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio.                                                                              1857-1858     4 South Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio.                                                                    1859-1860     113 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio.

John Crobaugh active 1859-1860

1859-1860       Address Unknown, Willoughby, Ohio.

Samuel Crobaugh active 1852-1860+

1852-1853       6 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio.                                                                                  1855                  106 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio.                                                                                    1856                  4 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio.                                                                                1859-1860      28 Hoffman’s Block, Cleveland, Ohio.

William H. Crandall

Ambrotypes, ,

1859                Room’s in Shaw’s New Building, Clearfield, Pennsylvania,

William H. Crandall was recorded in an announcement on June 8, 1859 in the Clearfield Republican (Clearfield, Pennsylvania).  Ambrotypes!  There is now an opportunity for all to procure pictures of themselves and friends.  The undersigned has fitted up Rooms in Shaw’s new building, where he will remain a short time.  Plating in fine gold or silver done on reasonable terms.

He was also recorded in an advertisement that ran from June 8 to July 11, 1859 in the Raftsman’s Journal (Clearfield, Pennsylvania).  Ambrotypes.—The undersigned has fitted up rooms in Shaw’s new row, where he is prepared at all times to take pictures in a workmanlike manner.  He will remain until after the coming Courts.  Call and examine specimens.  N. B.  Planting with fine Gold and Silver, done on short notice and reasonable terms.

William H. Crandall is listed in Directory of Pennsylvania Photographers, 1839-1900 in Berwick, Pennsylvania without activity dates or address.  The distance between the two towns are about 140 miles.

W. Calhoun Cralle

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                Rooms at Mansion House, 37 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.                        1855                37 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia.[1]

W. Calhoun Cralle was recorded in an advertisement that ran from May 4 to June 7, 1854 in The Daily Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia).  New Skylight Daguerrean Gallery—W. Calhoun Cralle, Daguerreotypist, having opened Daguerrean Rooms in this city, offers his professional services to the citizens and public generally.  He will give his constant personal attention to his rooms, and hopes by strict application to business to be able to execute Pictures in a style worthy of the art and its professors; yet he will make no promises to excel, but submits his claims to patronage to a discriminating public on his merits.  He can be found at his Rooms, No. 37 (Mansion House) Main street, from sunrise to sunset.  Pictures taken in any kind of weather.  Prices uniform.

W. Calhoun Cralle has been reported in other photographic directories. Craig Daguerreian Registry list him only in 1855. While Photographers in Virginia, 1839-1900 list him in 1854 & 1855.  In both directories he is listed as W. C. Cralle.

[1] Photographers in Virginia, 1839-1900: a checklist.  By Louis Ginsburg

J. Craft

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                Room over the Kahn Brothers Store, Plaquemine, Louisiana.

J. Craft was recorded in an announcement on May 27, 1854 in the Southern Sentinel (Plaquemine, Louisiana). Don’t You Want a Likeness? It will be seen by advertisement that Mr. J. Crafts, Daguerreotypist, has arrived in our town, and now occupies the spacious room over the store of Kahn Brothers.  Mr. C. makes use of all the late improvements; and his portraits are remarkably correct and beautiful; as his stay amongst us will be for a short period, we advise our readers to give him an early call, that their own, and features of those whom they love, may be stamped upon the silvered plate by Nature’s great artist, and preserved for eyes to behold, of faithful and loving hearts, long after the real image has gone down to the grave.  No family should be without a Daguerreotype likeness of all the members connected with it.

He was also listed in an advertisement that ran from May 27 to June 24, 1854 in the Southern Sentinel (Plaquemine, Louisiana).  Daguerreotypes.  J. Craft, Artist, over Kahn Brothers cash store.  The proprietor being posted in all the late improvements both in North and South America, feels assured that he can please the most fastidious.  Ladies and Gentlemen call and give him a trial.  Satisfaction or no charge.  Likenesses put up in all styles the art can produce.

The following announcement appeared on June 17, 1854 in the Southern Sentinel (Plaquemine, Louisiana).  Mr. Craft’s Daguerreotype Saloon.  Numbers of our citizens have visited the Saloon of this gentleman since he has been here, both to admire his beautiful and life-like pictures and to have their own faces sketched upon the faithful plate.  Many as have patronized Mr. C., we have not yet heard a single word of complaint, but on the contrary, can testify to expressions of high commendation in his favor.  Since he has been here, he has had very unfavorable weather for his business, and as he contemplates leaving some time next week, we would advise those who would like to have their images handed down to posterity, to call upon him as soon as possible.

J. Craft does not appear in other photographic directories.

J. O. Cowles

Daguerreotypes, ,

1853-1854                   Address unknown, Peacham, Vermont.

J. O. Cowles was recorded in an advertisement that ran from December 24 to June 24, 1854 in The Caledonian (St. Johnsbury, Vermont). Watches, Jewelry and Daguerreotypes. The subscriber has lately built one of the very best Daguerrean Rooms that can be furnished with a large commodious Sky Light, and can take pictures in cloudy or fair weather.  Having learned his trade in the city, he is prepared to execute pictures in true city style and beauty. Children taken between the hours of 10 A. M. and 2 P. M., by a new process.

Gold and Silver watches, Patent Lever Clocks, , Silver Spoons, Spectacles;—a new and beautiful style of breast Pins, and Rings, gold and silver Pencils, and Jewelry of all kinds for sale cheap.

Melodeons, of extra tone, a superior article also for sale at low prices.  Picture frames of all sizes, of Gilt, Rose-Wood, and Black Walnut.  Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry carefully repaired.  J. O. Cowles, Peacham, Dec. 19, 1853.

J. O. Cowles is not listed in other photographic directories. Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a J. D Cowles in 1860 in Peacham, Vermont.

Mr. Coutant

Ambrotypes, Photographs, Portrait Painter, , , ,

1859                Rooms at the store recently occupied by G. P. Brinck, on Texas Street,                                              Shreveport, Louisiana.

Mr. Coutant was recorded in an announcement on January 19, 1859 in The South-Western  (Shreveport, Louisiana).  Portraits.—Those wishing to obtain handsome and life-like portraits, miniatures, photograph or ambrotype pictures, are referred to the card of Mr. Coutant.

He was also recorded in an advertisement that ran from January 19 to February 9, 1859 in The South-Western (Shreveport, Louisiana).  W. H. Coutant. Portrait Painter, Photographist and Ambrotypist, Respectfully inform the citizens of Shreveport, that he has taken rooms at the store recently occupied by G. P. Brinck, on Texas street, where he would be pleased to execute all orders in the above arts entrusted to him.

Mr. Coutant is not recorded in other photographic directories.  A listing for W. H. Coutant, was found The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of American Artists In America 1564-1860. W. H. Coutant, miniaturist, New Orleans, 1832.  This is possibly the same person.

Benjamin P. Cory

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1856                14th Street and 8th Avenue, New York, New York.

Benjamin P. Cory was recorded in an advertisement that ran from June 28 to July 28, 1856 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  [Advertisement.]  Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes—Large size, colored, and inserted in fine embossed cases for 50 cts., at B. P. Cory’s Gallery, cor. 14th-st. and 8th av.

Benjamin P. Cory is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active from 1853-1859. 1853-1854  110 Greenwich Street, 1854-1855  Not Listed, 1855-1856  No occupation listed, 1856-1859  186 West 14th Street.