Bellows & Bosworth

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , ,

Bellows and Bosworth are recorded in an advertisement in the Orleans Independent Standard (Irasburgh, Vermont) dated April 16, 1858.

Ambrotypes!  Messrs. Bellows & Bosworth, the eminent Daguerrean Artist’s, are in Irasburgh, where they will remain for a few days only.  Those wishing for correct likenesses would do well to call soon.

In Craig’s Daguerreian Registry John list a Noyes Bosworth, daguerreian in Pharsalia, New York in 1859, but does not have an entry for Bellows.   See tomorrow’s blog for Henry S. Bellows…active in New York in 1850-1851.  At this time no connection can be made to determine their identity.

Adolphus Behn

Daguerreotypes, ,

Adolphus Behn is recorded in an advertisement in The Lancaster Gazette (Lancaster, Ohio) on July 7, 1848.  The advertisement ran until August 25, 1848.

Daguerreotype.  The undersigned respectfully announces to the citizens of Lancaster        and the public in general, that he is prepared to take Daguerreotype Likenesses, both single ones and family groups.  The prices are from $1 to $3 according to size, frames included.  Office at Mr. Lange’s.  Wheeling Street, Opposite F. A. Foster’s Residence, from 9 to 12 and from 1 to 3 o’clock every day.  Adolphus Behn.  Lancaster, July 7, 1848.

An Adolphus Behn is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry and Biographies of Western Photographers as being in LaGrange, Texas in February 1847.  It is unknown if they are the same person.  He has not been recorded in other photographic directories.

William D. Beemus

Daguerreotypes, ,

William D. Beemus is recorded in the Franklin Gazette (Fort Covington, New York) on June 11, 1853.

Mr. Wm. D. Beemus, a Daguerrean Artist, has taken rooms in Knapp’s Block, where he will remain for a short time.  We have seen some of his specimens and call them first rate.  Give him a call.

Beemus has not been recorded in other photographic directories or newspaper I have been able to reference to date.

Bedell

Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , ,

In an article in the Photographic and Fine Arts Journal of January 1, 1856 entitled the Photographic Galleries of America, Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Bedell—Cleanliness is next to godliness, especially is this the case in photographic galleries. Very excellent pictures are often underrated from the fact of the glass being soiled or the plate or paper spotted. This gallery contains some excellent specimens.

John Craig list three Bedell’s in his work Avery Augustus (1851-1853); Richard, Jr. (1853-1856); and William (1851-1852).  Only Richard, Jr. has the correct dates but he is listed has a dealer in daguerreian apparatus not a daguerreian.  As I continue to go through New York City newspapers it might be possible to identify which Bedell the above article is about.

Joseph P. Beckwith

Daguerreotypes, ,

In an article  in the Photographic and Fine Arts Journal of January 1, 1856 entitled the Photographic Galleries of America, Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

Beckwith — “Read, mark, learn and inwardly digest,” should be the motto of this gentleman, and better pictures would be the result.

Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list a Joseph P. Beckwith, Daguerreian at 382 Hudson Street in 1855-1856.

R. S. Baraclow

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , , , ,

A new advertisement found that sheds light on a previously blogged photographer named Barkelow who on July 12, 1854 with other Daguerreotypist was arrested on complaint of practicing their business on Sundays.  In other sources Barkelow’s name is spelled differently.

In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.  Barcalo—A really good artist. His ambrotypes are excellent.  I believe he has a large run of custom.  This is a very good criterion to judge by.

In an advertisement in the New York Daily Tribune dated January 30, 1858 the following advertisement appears.  To Photographic Artists.—For sale, one-half of the entire interest in Barcalow & Hope’s Two Galleries, No. 76 and 80 Bowery, New York.  This is a rare chance to secure a first-class business place.  Possession given April 1, or sooner if desired.  For particulars apply personally or by letter to G. W. Hope, No. 80 Bowery, New York.

And in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry John identifies him as R. S. Baraclow. With the activity dates of 1850-1857.  From 1850–1855 at 80 Bowery, 1854-1855 in partnership with S. T. Reed at 132 Bowery, in 1855-1856 at 80 & 132 Bowery, and in 1857 at 80 Bowery, in 1857-1858 in partnership with George W. Hope. George W. Hope is recorded as being at 76 & 80 Bowery, New York from 1857 to 1860.

Which spelling is correct?  Since John did not list a variant spelling in his work I will also use R. S. Baraclow as the main entry but will also reference the other spellings.

Louis Beckers

Manufacturer, Retailer, , , , ,

Louis Beckers is recorded in an advertisement in the Delaware Gazette (Delhi, New York) on April 7, 1847, in the partnership of Langenheim & Beckers, No. 201 Broadway, New York. They are the sole agency for the sale of Voiglander’s Daguerreotype Instruments and L. Beckers’ Chemicals.

Louis Becker is list in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being in Philadelphia but not in New York or in the partnership with the Langenheim Brothers.

Mr. Becker

Daguerreotypes, , ,

Mr. Becker is recorded twice in the Auburn Journal and Advertiser (Auburn, New York) first on September 3, 1845.

We are requested to say that Mr. Becker, of New York, is prepared to take Daguerreotypes likenesses, on an improved plan, and superior to anything yet seen in this section, at Doct. Munson’s Dentist Rooms, directly opposite Western Exchange.

He is recorded a second time in an advertisement for E. P. Senter on December 17, 1845,

…Mr. Becker, so favorably known for the correctness and beauty of his likenesses of many of our townsmen, taken during a short sojourn here a few weeks since, has returned and associated himself with Mr. Senter: and the two combined offer advantages which should be appreciated by our citizens.

Mr. Becker does not appear in other photographic directories as being in Auburn.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list an J. F. Becker as being in Syracuse in 1845.  The distance between Syracuse and Auburn, New York is about 25 to 35 miles.  It is possible that they are the same person but at this time no proof has been established.

J. H. B. Beck

Daguerreotypes, ,

J. H. B. Beck was recorded in two advertisements in The National Whig (Washington, D. C.)  The first appeared on April 30 and ran until June 1, 1847.

Beck’s Daguerreotype Rooms!  One hundred per cent cheaper than the cheapest!  Likenesses taken in the best style inferior to none, either singly or in groups at the very reduced price of $1.50!!! each.  Specimens may be seen at the rooms over the Furnishing Store of L. S. Beck, E street near the General Post Office.  Remember the price $1.50.  Groups in proportion.

On June 1, 1847 the second advertisement appeared and ran until September 29, 1847.

$1.50  Beck’s  $1.50 Daguerreotype Rooms, Removed to the corner of 7th street and Penn avenue, over Stott’s Drug Store.  Accurate and highly finished Portraits for $1.50, Groups in Proportion.  Post Mortem cases attended to with promptitude and certain success at a reasonable advance.  A share of the public patronage in most respectfully solicited.

Beck is not recorded in other directories.