Bullard

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1853                Rooms over J. P. Plank’s Store, Herkimer, New York.

Bullard is recorded in the Herkimer County Democrat. (Frankfort, New York) in two advertisement that ran from March 16 to 30, 1853.  Just received at Bullard’s Daguerrean Gallery, an extra lot of those beautiful Papier Mache Cases, in which pictures that are unexceptionable, will be put at the extremely low price of Three dollars each.  Feb. 23.

The second advertisement.  The Immense Rush That Still Continues At Bullard’s Daguerrean Gallery proclaims that the people are the judges still.

They have seen and now believe that they can there secure for themselves, beautiful, life-like, never-fading Daguerreotype Miniatures, at very reasonable prices, varying from one dollar upwards, according to size and richness of case.

Other engagements have limited his time of remaining in this place to two weeks longer.  Rooms over J. P. Plank’s store.  Herkimer, March 9, 1853.

Bullard first name is unknown, the March 16, 1853 issue is the first paper I had access to, the volume no. is XI, and issue no. is 28.  Note the dates on the end of each advertisement February 23 and March 9.  It is possible that this is S. C. Bullard based on dates of ads and proximity of Cooperstown and Herkimer, but it is only speculation on my part.

S. C. Bullard

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1852                Dr. Peak’s Building, Cooperstown, New York.

S. C. Bullard was recorded in the Freeman’s Journal (Cooperstown, New York) three time starting with an advertisement that ran from October 15 to December 31, 1852 and then two announcements.  Daguerreotypes.  Mr. S. C. Bullard Has Opened A Daguerrean Gallery in Dr. Peak’s building, second story, where he will at all times be in readiness to take miniatures of individuals and family groups, which for depth on tone and bust like appearance, clear and life-like expression of the eye and beautiful blending of light and shade, need only to be seen to be appreciated, as likenesses worthy to be possessed by every one.  With my process and improved instruments, a cloudy day is as favorable for adults as any other.  For children a clear day, between 10 and 3 is preferable.  Whether visitors wish pictures or not, he will at all times be happy to see them.

The first announcement ran on December 17, 1852.  Daguerreotypes.—Now is the time to procure a good Daguerreotype.  Mr. Burnett, in Story’s building, adjoining this office, and Mr. Bullard, in Dr. Peak’s building, nearly opposite, are both taking excellent pictures.  We don’t pretend to say which takes the best.—Those who examine them can judge for themselves.  Don’t you want one for a New Year present to some friend?

The second announcement ran on December 31, 1852.  Daguerreotypes.  Bullard Is Still Taking Those beautiful life-like pictures, never-fading Daguerreotypes, which he puts up in neat Morocco, velvet-lined cases for One Dollar.  Rooms in Dr. Peak’s Building.

S. C. Bullard does not appear in other photographic directories.  See Bullard (in tomorrows post) possibly same person.

M. H. Bullard

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N.D.                 Address and Location Unknown, Massachusetts.                                                    1850                Rooms over James Elwood Store, Delhi, New York.                                    1851                in the Office with Dr. J. I. Merwin, nearly opposite the Bank, Delhi, New York.    1851                rooms in the building corner of Main and Meredith streets, opposite Judson’s                              Hotel, Delhi, New York.

M. H. Bullard was recorded in five advertisements in the Delaware Gazette (Delhi, New York)  the first appeared on January 16 and ran until February 27, 1850.  Daguerreotypes.  Mr. M. H. Bullard, Daguerrean Artists from Massachusetts, would announce to the citizens of Delhi and vicinity, that he has fitted up a Daguerrean Gallery, for two or three weeks only, over the store of James Elwood, where he is prepared, in clear or cloudy weather, to take likenesses that are unsurpassed for richness, beauty of tone and strength of expression.

Having availed himself of the late London Process, he is enabled to ensure a likeness not to be surpassed by any of the most celebrated Galleries in the U. S.—Likenesses taken by this late improvement are perfectly life-like and are rendered never-fading.

Lockets, Velvet Book Cases of the richest quality always on hand.  All are invited to call and examine specimens, whether they intend sitting for pictures or not.

The second advertisement ran on February 20 & 27 1850.  Photographic Likenesses.  M. H. Bullard would respectfully inform the citizens of Delhi and the surrounding country, that owing to the unprecedented success that has attended him since his arrival in this place, and the numerous applications he is daily receiving from its inhabitants, he has determined to remain a few days longer.

Having associated with him in the Daguerrian business Mr. F. L. Hiller, they are now able to execute business with the greatest dispatch, and in a style that cannot fail to please the most fastidious.  They will constantly be in attendance at their Daguerrian Gallery over Elwood’s Store, to wait upon any who may favor them with a call, and give them such a likeness, that they may      “          *          *          *          See themselves As others see them.”

All are invited to call and examine their specimens.—They will there see pictures of those with whom\ they are well acquainted, and hence be enabled to judge understandingly of their skill in the Daguerrian Art.  Remember that their stay will be limited to a few days.

The third advertisement ran from May 14 to 28, 1851.Daguerreotypes.  The undersigned will again visit Delhi in the course of a few days, to remain a short time, when he will be happy to wait upon all who may feel disposed to give him a call.

The fourth advertisement appeared on June 4, 1851.  Daguerreotypes.  Mr. M. H. Bullard would respectfully inform his former friends and the public generally, that he has again visited Delhi, and opened a Daguerrean Gallery in the office with Dr. J. I. Merwin, nearly opposite the Bank, where he will be happy to see all those who may favor him with a call, whether they wish pictures or not.

Gold Lockets of the richest quality constantly on hand, and will be sold, including miniatures, as cheap if not cheaper than the lockets can be bought else where.  All those wishing a first class picture of themselves or friends, will do well to improve the present opportunity, and that without delay, for his stay is limited to a few weeks

Think not these portraits by the sun light made,                                                                                          Shades though they are, will like a shadow fade.                                                                                        No! when the lip of flesh in dust shall lie—                                                                                                    When Death’s grey film o’erspreads the beaming eye—                                                                          These life-like pictures mocking at decay,                                                                                                      Will still be fresh and vivid as to-day.

The fifth advertisement appeared on June 4 and ran until July 23, 1851.  Daguerreotypes.  Mr. M. H. Bullard would respectfully inform his former friends and the public generally, that he has again visited Delhi, and opened a Daguerrean Gallery in the in the building corner of Main and Meredith streets, opposite Judson’s Hotel, where he will be happy to see all those who may favor him with a call, whether they wish pictures or not.

Gold Lockets of the richest quality constantly on hand, and will be sold, including miniatures, as cheap if not cheaper than the lockets can be bought else where.  All those wishing a first class picture of themselves or friends, will do well to improve the present opportunity, and that without delay, for his stay is limited to a few weeks.

Think not these portraits by the sun light made,                                                                                          Shades though they are, will like a shadow fade.                                                                                        No! when the lip of flesh in dust shall lie—                                                                                                    When Death’s grey film o’erspreads the beaming eye—                                                                          These life-like pictures mocking at decay,                                                                                                    Will still be fresh and vivid as to-day.

M. H. Bullard is not recorded in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers, 1839-1900, nor does not appear in other photographic directories.  It is surprising that he has not been recorded in other newspapers that have been searched.  This is proof that I have just scratched the surface in my quest to record information on the early history of American photography.

G. S. Bugg

Daguerreotypes, ,

1857                Address Unknown, Watertown, New York.

G. S. Bugg was recorded in The Daily Journal (Ogdensburgh, New York) on August 27, 1857. Watertown Correspondence.  Watertown, August 26, 1857.  G. S. Bugg, a daguerrean artist, was sadly burned the other evening.  At the time of the accident Mr. G. was mixing by the light of a lamp, some combustible fluid, used in the practice of his art which took fire, and his head was completely enveloped in flames, burning his hair completely off, and searing his face very badly.  The room in which he was at work took fire, but which was soon put out by timely and efficient aid.

G. S. Bugg is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Norman Bugbee

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1844                64 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama.                                                                                    1848-1849     53 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama.

Norman Bugbee was recorded in an advertisement in The Weekly Independent (Aberdeen, Mississippi) on August 4, 1849.  Daguerrean Gallery, No. 53, Dauphin St.  N. Bugbee the most experienced Daguerreotypist in the city, would respectfully solicit the patronage of the citizens of Aberdeen and vicinity, while visiting the city of Mobile and will at all times insure their Likenesses far superior as to beauty and durability, than any taken in the city or in the south, and his latest improvements in the art are unsurpassed; his prices are lower than any other establishment, comparing the quality of his miniatures, which vary according to the size [finish in] which they are put up.                         Dec 1.

Note that the date of the advertisement found at the end of the ad is Dec. 1.  It is possible that this is a typo or that the year might be before 1848.  The problem is that in 1849 there were only two issues available August 4 in which the advertisement was found and on December 1 and no advertisements for any daguerreotypist were found.  In 1848 there were only four dates available March 18, May 6, December 9 and December 30th Norman Bugbee’s advertisement did not appear in any of them. On the December 9th issue a large hole appeared on page 3 & 4, and the December 30th issue was missing page 1 & 2.

Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list a Norman Bugby in 1844 at 64 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama this is probably the same person.

Professor Buffer

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1855                289 Broadway, New York, New York.

Professor Buffer was recorded in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York) on May 24, 1855 in an advertisement.  Irish Artists—25 Cent Daguerreotypes.—Prof. Buffer of Dublin has arrived with his celebrated company of 25 Irish picture-makers, and has taken bunks at 289 Broadway for the season.            Buffer & Co.

289 Broadway is the studio address for Silas A. Holmes.  This is the only mention of Professor Buffer in any of the New York Newspapers I have found to date.   This is not the first advertisement that Holmes advertises that he has 20 or more artists working for him.  Holmes continues to advertise his gallery, one more time in May, six times in June, July three times and two in August.  For the next four month he advertises eight time each month.  For more information see a piece I posted on Silas A. Holmes on January 20, 2018.

Bryant & Smith

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1859                Address Unknown, Washington, District of Columbia.

Bryant and Smith was recorded in the Evening Star (Washington, D. C.) on June 14, 1859.  From The photographers & publishers, Messrs. Bryant & Smith, we have six photographic (stereoscopic) views of scenes in and about Washington, which, for excellence of execution, are quite equal to the best French stereoscopic views.  They consist of representations of the Patent Office, Washington Monument, Jackson Statute, White House, Capitol extension, (east front,) and the tomb of Washington.  They are for sale by Franklin Philp.

Bryant & Smith are not recorded in in other photographic directories that I have access to.  They were not listed in the 1860 Washington, D. C. Directory.  Three stereoviews by them can be found at the New York Public Library digital collection they are  Jackson Monument, National Observatory and two views of Tomb of Washington.  They are tan mounts with domed images.

J. A. Brush

Daguerreotypes, ,

1848-1849       Rooms at the Corner of Jackson & Tchoupitoulas Streets, Lafayette, Louisiana.

J. A. Brush was recorded in an advertisement that ran from November 13, 1848 to January 30, 1849 in The Daily Crescent. (New Orleans, Louisiana.) Daguerreotype. Brush’s Daguerreotype.  J. A. Brush respectfully informs his friends and the public that he has opened a Daguerreotype Gallery at the corner of Jackson and Tchoupitoulas streets, Lafayette, and guaranties all likenesses to be equal to any taken in the United States, and solicits a share of patronage.  Prices moderate.

J. A Brush is not listed in other photographic directories in the daguerreian era. Carl Mautz in his Biographies of Western Photographers list a J. A. Brush in 1870 in Los Angeles, California and a James A Brush c. 1875 & 1885-1890 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

William G. Brown

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847-1848       Address Unknown, Plattsburgh, New York.

William G. Brown is recorded in an advertisement and announcement in the Plattsburgh Republican (Plattsburgh, New York.)  The advertisement ran from September 18, 1847 to May 20, 1848.  Wm. G. Brown, Daguerrean Artist, Plattsburgh, N. Y.

In the announcement which ran in the same newspaper on September 18, 1847.  Our fellow-townsman, W. G. Brown, has shown us several specimens of the “Daguerrean art”—taken by himself—which are equal to any thing of the kind ever exhibited in this village.—We have now in our possession a likeness of the lamented Silas Wright, taken by Mr. Brown, from an engraving in the ‘American Quarterly Journal of Agriculture and Science,’ which is pronounced to be the most correct one ever published.  Persons wishing for copies should apply immediately.

William G. Brown does not appear in other photographic directories.

V. O. Brown

Daguerreotypes, ,

1854                Rooms at the Suffolk Hotel, Huntington, New York.

V. O. Brown is recorded in an announcement and advertisement in The Long Islander (Huntington, New York) on June 16, 1854.  Daguerreotypes Mr. V. O. Brown can be found at the Suffolk Hotel prepared to take true pictures of all who wish to see themselves as they are.  For particulars see advertisement in another column.

Daguerreotypes!  V. O. Brown takes this method of informing the inhabitants of Huntington and vicinity, that he has opened a Room at the Suffolk Hotel, For the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Miniatures of the first quality, and invites those in want of a superior Daguerreotype Miniature to call and examine his specimens.  Daguerreotypes copied and neatly set in Cases, Lockets, Breastpins, Rings, & c., and every branch of the art executed and satisfaction warranted.  Miniatures taken in any weather, at prices from 75 cents to $10.  Call early.

V. O. Brown is listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry in 1857-1858 in Colchester, Connecticut, John goes on to say that it is possibly the same V. O. Brown that is identified as an itinerant daguerreian in Westminster and Carroll Counties, Maryland in ca. 1853.  At this time there is no proof that they are the same person.