Charles Thomas Rogers

Daguerreotypes, , , , , ,

1849                12 Phenix Row, Belfast, Maine.

1850                Union Block, Front Street, Bath, Maine.

c. 1850-1852   Address Unknown, Portland, Maine.[1]

1853                Address Unknown, Gardner, Maine.1

1854                39½ Fourth, St. Louis, Missouri.

Charles Thomas Rogers was recorded in three advertisements and one entry in a regional directory, and one entry in.  The first advertisement ran from December 14 to 21, 1849 in the Republican Journal (Belfast, Maine).  Daguerreotype Rooms.  The Subscriber would respectfully inform this and adjoining towns, that he has taken rooms over No. 12 Phenix Row for the purpose of giving the ladies and gentlemen an opportunity of obtaining Miniatures of Themselves and friends.

Having practiced with one of the best artists in the country he feels confidence in himself, that he can give perfect satisfaction to all who may feel disposed to call.

Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens.  Instruction given in the art, and every thing pertaining thereto furnished on the most reasonable terms, and warranted of the best quality.  C. T. Rogers.  Belfast. Dec. 7, 1849.

The second advertisement ran from May 9 to July 11, 1850 in the Eastern Times (Bath, Maine). 

New daguerreotype Gallery.  C. T. Rogers Would respectfully announce to the citizens of Bath and vicinity that he has taken Rooms in Union Block, Front Street, Over D. Larrabee’s Bonnet Saloon, for the purpose of giving the Ladies and Gentlemen an opportunity of obtaining pictures for themselves and friends in superior style,  Neatly set in Lockets, Pins, Rings, Bracelets or cases.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens. 

Mementoes Of Life, while under the trying circumstances of final separation no price can purchase.

N.B.  Instruction given in the Art, and every thing pertaining thereto furnished, warranted the best quality, at the most reasonable prices.

Perfect satisfaction given or no pay.  Bath, May 6, 1849.[2]

The third advertisement appeared in the Montague’s Illinois And Missouri State Directory for 1854-1855.  C. T. Rogers, Would respectfully inform his friends and the public, that he has recently removed from his old rooms, on the corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, to 39½ Fourth Street, Directly opposite the Planters’ House, St. Louis, MO., Where he has far better facilities for producing First Class Pictures, than at his former well known stand.  Mr. R. invites the attention of those desiring something Superior and Unique, in the way of Daguerreotypes, To Call At His New Rooms, Where he keeps constantly on hand a excellent assortment of Common and Fancy Cases, Frames, Gold Lockets, Pins, Rings, &c., and will be happy to wait on all who may favor him with a visit.  His rooms are Easy of Access, being up only one Flight of Stairs.

He has also the advantage of a Large Skylight, and every improvement that can facilitate the making of Photographic Likenesses equal to any made in or out of St. Louis.  And without the aid of Foreign Operators.

Charges Reasonable.

The entry from regional directory from Montague’s Illinois And Missouri State Directory for 1854-1855.  Business section under Daguerrean Artists.  Rogers, C. T. 39½ Fourth.

Charles Thomas Rogers is recorded in other photographic directories, the activity dates from 1849 in Belfast, Maine; 1850 in Bath, Maine and the c. 1853-1854 St. Louis, Missouri dates have not previously been recorded.

[1] Pioneer Photographers From The Mississippi To The Continental Divide A Biographical Dictionary, 1839-1865.

[2] Date may be a typo first available issue to be looked at was March 14, 1850.  The advertisement did not appear between March 14 through May 2, 1850.

Alexander Rodgers

Daguerreotypes, ,

1847                Address Unknown, New York, New York.

Alexander Rodgers was recorded in two announcements (same announcement in two different newspapers).  The first appeared on April 15, 1847 in the Daily National Intelligencer (Washington, D.C.)  Mr. Alexander Rodgers, a daguerreotypist, fell dead in the streets of New York on Monday.  It is supposed that his death was superinduced by inhalation from the mercury bath, which he is compelled to use in the practice of his art.

The second appeared on April 16, 1847 in the Richmond Whig (Richmond, Virginia).  Mr. Alexander Rodgers, a daguerreotypist, fell dead in the streets of New York on Monday.  It is supposed that his death was superinduced by inhalation from the mercury bath, which he is compelled to use in the practice of his art.

Alexander Rodgers is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Rodgers & Hooper

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1853                142 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut.

Rodgers & Hopper were recorded in two advertisements in the Morning Journal and Courier.  (New Haven, Connecticut).  The first advertisement ran from December 12 to 17, 1853.  Notice.  Rodgers & Hopper, (formerly Gerrish & Rodgers.)  Elm City Emporium Of Art, 142 Chapel Street, New Haven.

Mr. H. J. Rodgers has associated with him Mr. H. Hopper, a celebrated daguerrean operator, and a perfecter of many of the fine arts,—therefore Daguerreotypes executed by him, and Mr. Rodgers, the perfecter of an entirely new chemical process, will need no comment to recommend them.  No expense has been spared in procuring the best Cameras that are manufactured, and as superior materials only are used, they are prepared to take likenesses that are unsurpassed for boldness, truthfulness, beauty of finish, and durability. Pictures taken equally well in fair and cloudy weather, and all are warranted to give entire satisfaction.  The public are respectfully invited to call and examine our specimens.  H. J. Rodgers, H. Hopper. 

The second advertisement appeared on December 15, 1853.  Emporium of Art We Greet Thee—Ever Bright And Glorious Christmas And New Years.  Rodgers & Hopper Would respectfully announce to the lovers of the fine arts that they have just received a most splendid assortment of fancy daguerreotype cases, suitable for Holiday Presents, of every style, both foreign and domestic.

Pictures taken at their extensive Emporium of Art shall without fail give the utmost satisfaction.

Our Motto—We will please all.

Then hurrah! For New Years! Away with dull care!

We will join in a chorus of praise that day.

And gaily to Rodgers & Hopper’s repair

To view with delight their artistic display.

Elm City Emporium of Art, 142 Chapel st. New Haven, opp. Lyon Building.

Rodgers & Hooper are not recorded as partners in other photographic directories.  Hart J. Rodgers is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as J. Hart Rodgers and Henry Hopper is also recorded in Craig’s as being active in New Haven, Connecticut.  Preliminary search of the New Haven newspapers suggest that the partnership was short lived.  Rodgers does not show up in the newspapers again until January 12, 1855.  Mr. H. J. Rodgers, (Formerly Rodgers & Hopper) has returned from his successful business tour of nearly a year in the “far west” and south…

R. Robinson

Daguerreotypes

1854                Address Unknown, Waldoboro, Maine.

R. Robinson was recorded in one announcement that appeared on September 7, 1854 in the  Maine Farmer (Augusta, Maine).  The Late Fire At Waldoboro.  In our last we gave the account of the recent disastrous conflagration at Waldoboro…more than one hundred and fifty buildings were destroyed, including stores and dwelling houses, and seventy-five families were left houseless…The following is a list of the sufferers:—…R. Robinson, Daguerreotypist.

R. Robinson is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Robb & Taylor

Daguerreotypes, ,

1850                Second Street, Maysville, Kentucky.

Robb & Taylor (Joseph Robb & Robert T. Taylor) were recorded in one advertisement that appeared on November 23, 1850 in The Tri-Weekly Maysville Eagle (Maysville, Kentucky).

Daguerreotypes.  In the best style of the art are every day taken at reduced prices by the undersigned at their splendid rooms on Second street over Brosee’s Confectionery.  They feel confident that long experience. A good Apparatus, Chemicals and Light will enable them to give entire satisfaction in all cases.

Citizens and Strangers are invited to Call.  Joseph Robb, Robert T. Taylor.

N. B.  Pictures taken as well in cloudy as in clear weather.   Oct. 8, ’50  R. & T.

Robb & Taylor are not listed I other photographic directories.

C. W. Rivers

Ambrotypes, ,

1857                Union Hall, Corner Main and North Carolina Streets, Louisiana, Missouri.

C. W. Rivers was recorded in one advertisements and two announcement in the Louisiana Democratic Herald (Louisiana, Missouri).  The first Advertisement ran on October 15 & November 5, 1857.  Mr. Rivers Takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Louisiana and vicinity, that he has his fine Ambrotype Rooms entirely refitted, and is now prepared to take as fine Pictures As at any other establishment in the West.  Our pictures are warranted to give entire satisfaction.

Work done at all hours from 7 till 5 o’clock, regardless of weather.

Please call and examine specimens.

Rooms in Union Hall, corner Main and North Carolina Streets.  Oct 15.

The first announcement appeared on November 5.  List Of Premiums Awarded at the Third Annual Fair of the Pike County Agricultural and Mechanical Society, held at their Fair Grounds in Bowling Green, on the 20th, 21st, 22d and 23d days of October, 1857….

Ambrotypes.

Premium, Isaac Newton.

Certificate, C. W. Rivers.

The second announcement appeared on November 5, 1857.  Ambrotypes.  We would call attention to Rivers’ advertisement and to his pictures, specimens of which may be seen at his rooms.  Mr. R. is now operating in person, and his pictures are unsurpassed.

C. W. Rivers is not recorded in other photographic directories.

John W. Ripley

Ambrotypes, ,

1859                Rooms at the Galt House, Pocahontas, Arkansas.

John W. Ripley was recorded in one advertisement that appeared on May 20, 1859 in The Pocahontas Weekly Advertiser (Pocahontas, Arkansas).  Ambrotypes.  The undersigned would respectfully inform the citizens of Pocahontas and vicinity, that he has opened Rooms at the Galt House, for a short time.

Having a large and splendid assortment of Cases and Chemicals, and having had some eight years experience as an artist, he flatters himself he can take a picture, which for style, finish and a perfect likeness, cannot ne excelled.  Persons are requested to call and examine specimens, whether wishing pictures or not.

Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.  John W. Ripley.

John W. Ripley is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Rihl & Mayhew

Daguerreotypes, ,

1849-1850       Rooms over Mr. Long’s Drug Store, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Rihl & Mayhew was recorded in one advertisement that ran from July 4, 1849 to January 8, 1850 in The Lancaster Examiner (Lancaster, Pennsylvania).  Rihl & Mayhew, Daguerreotype Rooms, Over Mr. Long’s Drug Store, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  The subscribers have opened a Room at the place, and are now prepared to take portraits of all sizes, ranging in price from $1.00 to $10.00  Visitors are informed that no portrait will be allowed to leave which is not satisfactory to the sitter.

Perfect Pictures Guarantied.  If you wish a family group, a portrait of children.  If you wish a copy of a Daguerreotype—of a painting or engraving, a portrait of a deceased person—a view of a public or private building, a portrait set in a breast-pin, bracelet, locket or ring.  Call upon us.  Pictures taken in all weathers.  Hours from 8 until sunset.  Hours for Children from 10 until 3.

Instructions given and all articles used in the business furnished at reasonable prices.  Rihl & Mayhew.

Rihl & Mayhew (first names unknown) are not recorded in other photographic directories as being in partnership or in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does record an Edward Rihl in Philadelphia from 1852 to 1860.  W. T. Mayhew is also recorded c. 1850 address and location unknown.  It is unknown if they are the same persons.

William Richardson

Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, , ,

1857                Rooms at the Post Office Building, Amherst, New Hampshire.

William Richardson was recorded in two advertisements in The Farmers Cabinet (Amherst, New Hampshire).  The first advertisement ran from November 18 to December 2, 1857.Better Times Coming!  Pictures for the People only 37½ cts.  Wm. Richardson would respectfully inform the citizens of Amherst and vicinity, that he has opened Rooms at the Post Office Building, for the purpose of Making the new and beautiful style of pictures—the Ambrotype—the only Picture that will not fade or change.  Having a new and complete Apparatus of superior quality, with long experience in the business, he assures the public hat no pains will be spared to produce as good Likenesses as at other establishments.  Adults taken equally well in any weather.  Particular attention paid to copying Pictures.  Call early as he will remain but a few days.  Amherst, Nov. 17.

The second advertisement was recorded on December 9 & 16, 1857.  Ambrotypes!  Wm. Richardson would respectfully inform the citizens of Amherst and vicinity, that he will remain but 10 Days Longer at his recent location, (Post Office Building,) where he will be pleased to accommodate all who are in want of those Beautiful Ambrotypes, Melainotypes &c.  Amherst, Dec. 8, 1857.

William Richardson is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Richards

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, , ,

1853                3 Exchange Block, Alexandria, Virginia.

Richards appeared in one advertisement that was recorded on November 14, 1853 in the Alexandria Gazette (Alexandria, Virginia).  Daguerrean Fancy Goods.—Richards’, No. 3 Exchange Block, has every article generally kept in a Fancy Store, and of the best quality, and will be sold cheap.  Now if you want your Daguerreotype in a first rate case, go to Richards, and buy $5 worth of goods, and he will give you your picture free of charge.  The pictures are perfect, and warranted not to fade. 

Richards is not recorded in other photographic directories.