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Jeffers, George A.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , , , , , , , , ,

1849-1855       Corner of River and First Streets, Troy, New York.[1]

1853                Address Unknown, Norfolk, Virginia.[2]

1854-1855       Craven Street, over Whaley’s Store, Newbern, North Carolina,

1855                Over E. Williams’ Store, Kinston, North Carolina,

1856                Winyah Hall, Georgetown, South Carolina.[3]

1856                Address Unknown, Charleston, South Carolina.

1856                Rooms at the Mansion House, Charlotte, North Carolina.

1856                Address Unknown, Chester, South Carolina.2

1856                Rooms over Brown, Stitt & Co.’s. Store, opposite Kerr’s Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina.

1856-1857       Address Unknown, Georgetown, South Carolina.2

1851 September 25.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  September 25, 1851, Vol. XIII, No. 49, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes Which Please Everybody.  Can Be Found At Jeffer’s Celebrated Establishment.  Corner of River and First sts., opposite the Troy House, Troy.

No picture sold but those entirely satisfactory to customers and myself also—so that each and every person is sure of getting the very best kind of work, no matter whether they are judges of Daguerreotypes or not.

The superior advantage and facility possessed by this establishment for producing the very best results in Daguerreotyping, are pretty generally known, and are attested by the qualities of the thousands upon thousands of pictures which the subscriber has furnished the public for several years past.  Daguerreotyping in all its varieties by George A. Jeffers.

N. B.—Entrance to the Gallery on First st., directly opposite the Troy House.

Advertisement ran from September 25, 1851 to April 28, 1853.

1852 June 4.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  June 4, 1852, Vol. I, No. 297, P. 4.

Daguerreotypes Which Please Everybody, Can Be Found At Jeffer’s Celebrated Establishment Corner of River and First sts., opposite the Troy House.  No picture sold but those entirely satisfactory to myself also—so that each and every person is sure of getting the very best kind of work, no matter whether they are judges of Daguerreotypes or not.

The superior advantage and facility possessed by this establishment for producing the very best results in Daguerreotyping, are pretty generally known, and are attested by the qualities of the thousands upon thousands of pictures which the subscriber has furnished the public for several years past.  Daguerreotyping in all its varieties by George A. Jeffers.  au20.

N. B.—Entrance to the Gallery on First st., directly opposite the Troy House.

1852 August 18.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  August 18, 1852, Vol. II, No. 361, P. 4.

North Light Daguerreotypes.  Jeffers’ Daguerreotype Gallery, corner of River and First Sts., opposite the Troy House, is the oldest and best arranged establishment of the kind in the city.  It was established in the year 1838, and has been fitted up, regardless of expense, with every convenience for taking Daguerreotypes in the most perfect manner.  The principal feature of this establishment is the Great Northern Operating Light, which is acknowledged by all to be the most desirable light that can be obtained.

Instruction given in the art, and apparatus furnished on the most reasonable terms.

N. B.   All pictures made in this gallery are taken on pure silver plates, and furnished in the best style, and warranted to never fade or spot.

Pictures put up in every style of case or frame, as low as they can be obtained elsewhere.  Perfect Satisfaction given in all cases or no charge.  Geo. A. Jeffers, Artist.  Entrance on First street, opposite the Troy House, Troy, N. Y.  feb7.

1853 February 3.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  February 3, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 16, P. 3.

Wonderful Discovery!  Great Improvement in the application of Daguerreotype Portraits to the Stereoscope.  George A Jeffers, Daguerreotypist, Corner of River and First sts., opposite the Troy House, has just received an ingenious, apparatus, by which he is enabled to execute Daguerreotypes from Life, for the Stereoscope with nearly the some facility as the ordinary Daguerreotype, thereby overcoming all the obstacles hitherto thought insurmountable in the way of applying daguerreotype Likenesses from life to the Stereoscope.  In looking at pictures through this instrument, the eye is completely deceived, the image appearing like a real, round, solid body which can be felt and handled, instead of a flat picture.  With the aid of this great improvement we have the means of transmitting to posterity the exact image of all that is physically remarkable in the present day, at least so much as can be appreciated by the sense of vision.  Paintings, Engravings & c., copied without being reversed, if desired.  The greatest variety of Fancy Cases, &c. that can be found in the city, constantly on hand.  Remember the place.                    

Geo. A. Jeffers, Artist, opposite the Troy House—Entrance on First st.

Advertisement ran from February 3 to December 1, 1853.

1853 June 30.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  June 30, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 36, P. 2.

From the Troy Daily Post of Wednesday.  Jeffers & Clough’s Gallery.  We paid a visit to this Daguerreotype Gallery yesterday; and certainly they have arranged their rooms in admirable order and with elegant taste.  The first room, is well supplied with sofas, and lounges, and mirrors; is richly papered and carpeted, and will soon have a piano of the best character, to enable those who wait, to keep their patience amused and in good humor.

Off this room is the toilet-room, appropriated to the ladies, and where they can rest,—‘tire themselves, and put on their most conquering look.

The next story, to which you ascend by easy stairs, is the operating room; and which has recently been fitted with northern and side light, according to the mode adopted by the best artists in the country.  Immediately adjoining this is the room for the chemicals, the work shop, and finishing, and preparatory departory department of the artist themselves.

Messrs. Jeffers & Clough are among the most accomplished daguerreotypist in the country; and with the perfect means now at their command, cannot fail.

To make the sun with pencil true,

Bring features lov’d before our view;

Memento’s friendship still will prize,

When in the grave the dear one lies!

1853 October 6.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  October 6, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 50, P. 3.

Jeffers, corner of River and First street, is the place where you may be sure of getting a good Daguerreotype.  He has lately fitted up his rooms with every convenience for taking pictures, and you will always find him on hand whenever any of his friends favor him with a call.

Advertisement ran from October 6, 1853 to March 22, 1855.

1855 January 3.  The Daily Delta.  (New Bern, North Carolina.)  January 3, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 1, P. 3.

Jeffers’ Gallery Of Daguerreotypes.  The citizens of Newbern and vicinity are respectfully invited to call at Jeffers’ rooms, and examine his great variety of specimens.  His new styles of Crayon, Floral Wreath and Chemically colores Daguerreotypes are pronounced to be the finest productions of the art.  He has on hand the largest assortment of Plain, rich and fancy Cases ever exhibited in this country.

Daguerreotyping, in all its varreties, [sic.] done with neatness and dispatch .

Rooms on Craven st., over Whaley’s store.  G. A. Jeffers, Artist., Dec 19th, 1854.

Advertisement ran from January 3 to February 14, 1855. 

1855 August 30.  American Advocate.  (Kinston, North Carolina.)  August 30, 1855, Vol. 1, No. 12, P. 3.

Grand Exhibition Of Daguerreotype.  Jeffers & Doty, The Celebrated Artists, From New York.  Have taken Rooms over E. Williams’ Store, Where they are prepared to take Likenesses in the most modern style, having been engaged in the business for the last nine years, and being posted in all the new and valuable improvements, they do not hesitate in saying, that they can produce Daguerreotypes superior to any heretofore taken in this place.

The Ladies and Gentlemen of Kinston and vicinity, are respectfully invited to call and examine the specimens, and judge for themselves.

We have on hand the largest and best assortment of Cases and Frames ever offered for sale in this country, which we will furnish, with perfect Likenesses at very moderate rates.

N. B.—An early call will be necessary, as we will remain in this town but four weeks.  Jeffers & Doty, Artist.

Advertisement ran from August 30 to September 28, 1855.

1856 September 23.  The Western Democrat.  (Charlotte, North Carolina.)  September 23, 1856, New Series—Vol. 5, No. 9, P. 3.

Jeffers, The celebrated Ambrotype and Daguerrean Artist from Charleston, South Carolina, has fitted up a suit of rooms Over Brown, Stitt & Co.’s. Store, opposite Kerr’s Hotel, where he is prepared to execute these Beautiful Likenesses, in the Highest Style Of The Art.  The Ambrotype is taken on Glass and unlike the Daguerreotype.  Without being reversed, they can be viewed in any position with distinctness, as they are free from the glare of the Metallic plate.  They cannot get dusty, and are Impervious to Water or Acids, and cannot be tarnished or injured even by washing or rubbing, and are Warranted to last for Ages.  The superiority of these pictures in point of beauty and durability, has placed them at the head of the Fine Arts.

The Ladies and Gentlemen of Charlotte and vicinity, are respectfully invited to call and examine his specimens.

N. B.—An early call will be necessary, as I will remain in this place for three weeks only.  Perfect satisfaction given in all cases, or no charge.  Terms moderate.  G. Abben Jeffers, Artist.            

1856 September 16.  The Western Democrat.  (Charlotte, North Carolina.)  September 16, 1856, New Series—Vol. 5, No. 8, P. 3.

Mr. Jeffres, the celebrated daguerrean and Ambrotypian Artist, of Charleston, S. C., is in town, at the Mansion House, and proposes favoring our citizens with counterparts of themselves—or letting us “see ourselves as others see us.”  He will be prepared in a day or two to commence operations.  In the meantime, call at the Hotel, and see specimens of his skill.

1856 October 7.  The Western Democrat.  (Charlotte, North Carolina.)  October 7, 1856, New Series—Vol. 5, No. 14, P. 3.

$100 Reward!!!   The subscriber offers the above reward to any person who will produce an Ambrotype taken in this country equal to his.  G. Alben Jeffers, Artist.

N. B.—Jeffers’ Ambrotypes are richly colored and are warranted never to fade or spot.

Remember the place Opposite Kerr’s Hotel.

Last Week.  Remember this is the last Week of Jeffers the celebrated Ambrotype Artist.  Those wishing Perfect Likenesses of themselves or friends, should not fail to improve this opportunity of getting them.  Rooms over Brown, Stitt & Co.’s. Store, opposite Kerr’s Hotel.

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list Jeffers in Troy, New York starting in 1849.

[2] Photographers In North Carolina The First Century, 1842-1841.

[3] Partners With The Sun South Carolina Photographers 1840-1940, P. 61-62.  Jeffers & Doty.

Jeanes, Joseph

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , ,

1853-1858       117 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.1

1859-1861       121 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.[1]

1859-1863       415 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.

1863-1867       411 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.[2]

1867-1868       309 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.

1869-1881       Address Unknown, Allentown, Pennsylvania.[3]

N. D.               629 Hamilton, Allentown, Pennsylvania.[4]

1873-1874       637 Hamilton, Allentown, Pennsylvania.4

1881-1899       702 Edgemont Avenue, Chester, Pennsylvania.

1899-1903       610 Edgemont Avenue, Chester. Pennsylvania.

1857 April 16.  Delaware Weekly Republican.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  April 16, 1857, Vo;. XIX, No. 31, Whole No. 1,015, P. 3.

Melainotypes.  J. Jeanes, No. 117 Market Street, between Fourth and Fifth Sts., has purchased the right to take Melainotypes which are acknowledged by all to be superior to the Daguerreotype or Ambrotypes, and as he was the first to introduce them in Wilmington, all persons wishing a good Melainotype should favor him with a call.

Prices from Fifty cents upward.

Advertisement was recorded twenty five times from April 16, to December 31, 1857

1857 August 28.  Delaware State Journal and Statesman.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  August 28, 1857, Vol. XXV, No. 70, P. 4.

Malainotypes.  J. Jeanes, At No. 117 Market Street, Over Marsh’s Music Store, Has procured the right to use this improvement in taking Likenesses.  For Truthfulness And Beauty, The Malainotype Far Excels The Best Daguerreotypes And Ambrotypes.  It is indestructible by time in any climate.  The most concentrated acid does not effect it.  Prices from 50 cents upwards.  Call and see his specimens.  Aug 1.

1857 August 29.  Delaware Democrat.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  August 29, 1857, Vol. 1, No. 19, P. 4.

Wilmington Melainotype And Ambrotype Gallery.  J. Jeanes, No. 117 Market Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets, has purchased the right to take Melainotypes which are acknowledged by all to be superior to the Ambrotypes, and warranted never to fade in any climate.

All persons wishing a durable and correct Likeness should favor him with a call.

Prices from Fifty Cents and upward.  May1.

Advertisement was recorded four times between August 29 to October 17, 1857.

1858 August 14.  The Commonwealth.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  August 14, 1858, Vol. II, No. 17, P. 4.

Wilmington Melainotype And Ambrotype Gallery.  J. Jeanes, No. 117 Market Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets, has purchased the right to take Melainotypes which are acknowledged by all to be superior to the Ambrotypes, and warranted never to fade in any climate.

All persons wishing a durable and correct Likeness should favor him with a call.

Prices from Fifty Cents and upward.  may1.

1859 May 7.  Delaware Inquirer. (Wilmington, Delaware.)  May 7, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 2, P. 4.

J. Jeanes, Photographic, Ambrotype, and Melainotype Rooms, Old No. 121, New No. 415 Market Street, between Fourth and Fifth Streets,  Wilmington, Delaware,  ap 23.

Advertisement was recorded from May 7, 1859 to March 24, 1860.

1859 Oct 22.  Delaware Inquirer. (Wilmington, Delaware.)  October 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 25, P. 4.

Photographs!  Photographs! The Great Invention.  The undersigned is now prepared to take life-size and life-like Pictures, by Schiver’s Great Patent, at unprecedented low rates.

Prices range from $5 to 25 cents.  Call and see specimens.  J. Jeans, No. 415 Market Street, between 4th & 5th. 

Advertisement ran from September 24, 1859 to March 24, 1860.

1859 Oct 22.  Delaware Inquirer. (Wilmington, Delaware.)  October 22, 1859, Vol. 1, No. 25, P. 4.

The Agricultural Exhibition.—The Exhibition of the Agricultural Society of New Castle Co. opened on Tues week, and continued on Wednesday and Thursday…

Miscellaneous…

Several superb photographs, J. Jeanes…

1861 January 1.  Delaware State Journal and Statesman.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  January 1, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 1, P. 3.

J. Jeanes No. 121 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.  His New Rooms have been fitted up with all conveniences for making Good Pictures, and with the necessary accommodations for visitors.

Photographs taken Life Size.  Also, copies made of the same size from small daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes. Melainotypes, Leathertypes, and a variety of other kinds, from Twenty-Five Cents and upwards.  nov.19.

Advertisement was recorded from January 1 to November 15, 1861.

1861 January 4.  Delaware State Journal and Statesman.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  January 4, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 2, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.—Our readers who desire to have an excellent daguerreotype, Ambrotype, or any other type of likeness taken, would do well to call at the Saloon, of our friend J. Jeanes, No. 415 Market street, where they can be [suited both as regards quality and price.—Mr. Jeanes never fails to give satisfaction, as is fully attested by the fact that he takes about 10,000 pictures annually.  “Secure the shadow ere the substance fades,” as it is very consoling to friends to look upon the likeness of those they loved.  Life is uncertain, and we know not how soon we may be called upon to yield it up.  Improve the time before you.  To have an imperfect daub , is worse than none at all, you should therefore go where you a certain to get a good one, and Jeanes’s is just the place.

1861 November 19.  Delaware State Journal and Statesman.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  November 19, 1861, Vol. XXIX, No. 93, P. 3.

J. Jeanes, Photographic, Ambrotype, And Ivorytype Rooms, No. 415 Market St., bet. 4th & 5th, Wilmington, Del.

Advertisement ran from November 19, 1861 to October 23, 1863.

1863 December 25.  Delaware State Journal and Statesman.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  December 25, 1863, Vol. XXXI, No. 103, P. 3.

A. Gawthrop & Co., Photograph And Ambrotype Rooms, No. 415 Market Street, Wilmington, Del. The undersigned having opened a Gallery in the rooms formerly occupied by Joseph Jeanes…

1865 December 15.  Delaware State Journal and Statesman.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  December 15, 1865, Vol. XXXIII, No. 100, P. 3.

Sheriff’s Sale.—By Virtue Of A Writ of Levarl Facias to me directed, will exposed to Public Sale., at the Hotel of Morris Dickinson, in the city of Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, on Saturday, the 30th day of December, 1865, at 2 o’clock, P. M., the following Real Estate, viz:—

All that [pertain] Brick Messuage and lot of Land, situated in the city of Wilmington [afore] said, and bounded and describe as follows, to wit:  Beginning at the corner of the lot of land formerly of Peter Brynberg, now of Peter B. Porter’s heirs on the Westerly side of Market street, between High (now Fourth) and Queen (now Fifth) streets; the use with line of said lot  north [18] degrees west 117 feet 7 inches, to the easterly side of Shipley street, the [ ? ] there by north [82] degrees, east 16 feet 11 inches to the corner of a lot sold to Wm. Janvler, now of the said John McLear; thence by a new line common to that and this lot, south 58 degrees, east parallel with the first mentioned line and with Fourth and Fifth streets, formerly High and Queen streets, as aforesaid, 117 feet 7 inches to the aforesaid side of Market street, thence thereby south 32 degrees, west 16 feet ii inches to the place of beginning, be the contents more or less.

Seized and taken in execution as the property of Eliza Dauphin, and Thomas Roberts and Joseph Jeanes, torre tenants, and to be sold by Geo. S. Hagany, Sheriff.  Sheriff’s Office, New Castle, December 11, 1865.

1867 May 15.  Wilmington Daily Commercial.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  May 15, 1867, Vol. II, No. 116, P. 1.

J. Jeanes Has removed his Photographic Gallery to No. 309 Market Street, And would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally that he is now prepared to take photographs, Carte de Visites, Vignettes, &c.  Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.

Advertisement ran from May 15, 1867 to July 6, 1868.

1867 June 13.  Delaware Tribune.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  June 13, 1867, Vol. I, No. 24, P. 3.

J. Jeanes Has removed his Photographic Gallery to No. 309 Market Street, And would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally that he is now prepared to take photographs, Carte de Visites, Vignettes, &c.  Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge.

1868 November 17.  Wilmington Daily Commercial.  (Wilmington, Delaware.)  November 17, 1868, Vol. III, No. 662, P. 4.

New Castle County Court.  The November term of the superior court…

The following cases being called and defendants not answering their recognizances were forfeited:…

State vs Joseph Jeanes.

1881 December 3.  Chester Daily Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  December 3, 1881, Vol. 11, No. 1620, P. 3.

Good Photographs taken at J. Jeanes.  No. 702 Edgmont avenue.  $1 per dozen and upwards.  Try them.  J. Jeanes, Photographic Artist.

1886 September 17.  Chester Evening Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  September 17, 1886, Vol. 16, No. 3121, P. 3.

Look Here! Something new and noval, your handkerchief indelible.  Any one getting one dozen Cabinet Photographs at J. Jeanes, No. 702 Edgmont Avenue, will get their likeness on one handkerchief free of charge, (worth one dollar), the site of large cameo.

Call and examine specimens.  J. Jeanes, 702 Edgmont Ave., Chester, PA.

1886 November 8.  Chester Evening Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  November 8, 1886, Vol. 16, No. 3164, P. 4.

As Natural as Life; I have purchased a Dallmeyer Lense by which photographs 11 x 17 inches can be taken.

The production is Perfect and Lifelike.

The large size photographs taken and framed equal to any crayon at great reduced rates.

Call and see specimens; cabinet photographs at bottom prices.  J. Jeanes, 702 Edgmont Avenue.

1892 June 3.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  June 3, 1892, Vol. 25, No. 4891, P. 6.

Bargains in Crayons.  One-half dozen of the best Cabinet Photographs and one Crayon, 16 x 20 framed for $1. 

Cabinets, $2 Per Dozen And Upwards. 

All persons are cautioned not to buy any tickets from agents using my name.

The Best Photographs in Chester.  J. Jeanes No. 702 Edgmont Ave. Chester.

1892 July 28.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  July 28, 1892, Vol. 25, No. 4936, P. 6.

Great Grand Master In Photography!  42 Years In The Business!  20 years in Wilmington, Del., and made the best likenesses while there. 12 Years in Allentown, Pa., and made the best likenesses while there.  10 years in Chester, and make the best likenesses here.  Prices as low as the lowest for good work.  Great Bargains in Fine Crayons J. Jeanes No. 702 Edgmont Ave, Chester.

1892 November 5.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  November 5, 1892, Vol. 26, No. 5022, P. 8.

A Poor Likeness Is An Abomination.  We make the best likeness in Chester, therefore the best Photo.  Look to your interest when you want good photographs.  Great Bargains in fine Crayons.  All kinds of copying done.  J. Jeanes, No. 702 Edgmont Ave., Chester, Pa.

1892 December 9.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  December 9, 1892, Vol. 26, No. 5050, P. 3.

Please Call And See our Aristotype Cabinets.  They are beauties.  Also great bargains in Fine Crayons.  The best likeness in Chester.

Cabinets from two dollars per dozens upward.  Copying of all kinds done at the lowest rates.  J. Jeanes, No. 702 Edgmont Ave., Chester, Pa.

1893 November 5.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  November 5, 1893, Vol. 26, No. 5104, P. 5.

Photographer J. Jeanes has placed a new tubular revolving show case in front of his old established studio on Edgmont avenue.

1896 April 4.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  April 4, 1896, Vol. 32, No. 6480, P. 1.

Bought a Store.  Arrangements have been made to sell the last unsold store of the Black Block, 610 Edgmont avenue.  The purchase is to be made by Misses Annie and Ella Jeanes, who have been keeping a general dry goods store in the Ladomus Block, West Third street, for the past ten years.  They are are to be given possession by May 15th, and will purchase within six months from that date.  It is the purpose of the Misses Jeanes to open a first-class store.  The family will move into the second story, and Joseph Jeanes may also remove his photograph gallery there from his present stand, at 702 Edgmont avenue.

1898 November 25.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  November 25, 1898, Vol. 38, No. 7289, P. 8.

Look Here 18 Photographs For 18c., 6 Stella Cabinets For 50c.  Improved Crystaltypes.  Will not crack nor lift from mount; very fine; only $3 Per Dozen.  The thing for Christmas.  Also the best crayons to be had anywhere for the money.  Come along.  J. Jean & Son No. 702 Edgmont Ave., Chester Pa.

1899 July 10.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  July 10, 1899, Vol. 40, No. 7481, P. 1.

A Spirit With Whiskers  Dead Man’s Visage Appears Upon an Old Photograph Plate.  An Artist’s Uncanny Vision The Ghost Picture Business Looked Upon With Increditulity [sic.] by a Photographer Who Takes No Stock in Negatives Made by Spirits.

Seventeen years ago James Byrne, the well known hotel keeper of West Fourth street, than greatly interested in athletics, took part in a running race at Eddystone, where he was employed at the Print Works.  Preparatory to the event he had been carefully trained by a friend who was an authority on sports.  He retained his togs and sometime after the trainer died.  Mr. Byrne when to J. Jeanes’ photographic establishment at Seventh and Edgmont avenue, and had his photograph taken in his sporting clothes.  While Jeanes was at work developing the photographs, a shadow or “spirit picture” also appeared in the plate.  Trial after trial failed to remove the shadow and Mr. Jeanes is at a loss to explain what he regards as a phenomenon.

Story Of The Photographer.  Here is his story as given to a Philadelphia Times man and published yesterday. 

A man who gave his name as Byrne went to Jeanes’ establishment to have a photograph taken.  Bryne, who is an athlete, had the picture taken in his athletic togs.  The use of the usual acids failed to remove the spirit picture from the plate, and exposure was made and the plate was being developed when something white appeared upon the negative mixed in with the background.  At a loss to know what it was Mr. Jeanes threw the plate away.

“Guess we’ll have to try again,” he remarked to Byrne, who was waiting to see the negative. 

The second exposure was made and the same mysterious shadow appeared upon it.

“Something’s wrong with that plate, too,” said Jeanes, and he made a third exposure. 

The same shadow appeared like a fatal stain upon the third exposure, but in a less marked degree, and Jeanes decided to print it.  He told Byrne to call for the finished picture in a few days.

Byrne called and when the pictures were handed to him he looked at the first one and exclaimed:

“Good heavens!  How did that get there?”

“I am as much at a loss to account for it as you are,” replied Jeanes.  “My dark room is all right.  My developer is good.  That never happened to me before in all my experience.”

“It’s my trainer,” shouted Byrne, still fearfully agitated.

“Your Trainer?”  repeated Jeanes blankly.

“And he has been dead four years!” cried Byrne, dropping the photograph in dismay and retreating towards the door.

Come in to-morrow and we’ll try it again, to see if the same thing appears,” solicited the photographer.

“Not if I know myself,” replied Byrne.  “You couldn’t get me into that studio of yours again with a team of mules.”

Mr. Jeanes is serious in saying that the “spirit picture” is no invention of his.  He is very reluctant to talk about it for fear it will affect his business.  He says he has lost money on it already.  He would be very happy to have anybody satisfactorily explain the phenomenon to him.  Until they do he will be compelled to hold to the belief that it is “a sure enough picture of a spirit and no mistake.”

In order to prove his belief Mr. Jeanes appeared before Charles C. Larkin, of this city, last week and made the following affidavit:

“I, Joseph Jeanes, 702 Edgmont avenue, Chester, Pa., do hereby affirm that this photograph is true and came about ing [sic.] the following manner:  The shadow, or image, or whatever it is, came on the plate in the developing without any trickery on my part whatsoever.  I knew not what it was until I printed the negative and saw the image of a man.  I firmly believe that it is a true spirit picture, as the shade was recognized as being the photograph of a man who had been dead several years.”

Mr. Byrne was seen this morning in regard to the story, but he declined to discuss it.  He admitted the facts as far as sitting for the picture is concerned but says he does not believe in spiritualism and therefore cannot attribute the shadow to that source. He refuses to give the name of the trainer, who is dead and for whom he had the greatest respect.  He laughed at the idea of a ghost.

Mr. Jeanes is a firm believer in spiritualism and says he has been investigating the thing for forty years.  This is not a new theory by any means and some photographers claim that it is a “trick of the trade.”

1902 March 28.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  March 28, 1902, 26th Year, No. 8326, P. 5.

Joseph Jeanes, Sr., who was engaged in the photographing business at Seventh and Edgmont avenue for fifteen years or more, but has lived retired for the past five years, has resumed his calling, having leased the gallery in the Black Block.

1904 May 30.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  May 30, 1904, 29th Year, No. 8993, P. 5.

Joseph Jeanes, Sr., the Edgmont avenue photographer, is suffering from internal injuries sustained in falling from a chair several weeks ago.  The veteran taker of pictures has been in a precarious condition during the past week.

1904 June 17.  Chester Times.  (Chester, Pennsylvania.)  June 17, 1904, 29th Year, No. 9009, P. 1.

Joseph Jeans, Sr., Photographer, Dead The Celebrated Spiritualist Passes Away after a Long Residence Here.  Joseph Jeanes, Sr., for many years a photographer in this city, died yesterday at his late home, 610 Edgmont avenue.  He was over 75 years of age, having observed his birthday just about one month ago. 

For a long time Mr. Jeanes was in business as a photographer on Edgmont avenue, just a few doors above Seventh street, but removed some time since to the Black Block, where he conducted business in company with his son.

He was a genial traits.  He was an avowed Spiritualist and took a great interest in the teachings of that sect.  He became locally famous some years ago by what he termed his spirit photographs which he claimed produced the presence of a shadow behind the face and form of those whom he subjected to his camera.

His funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon and there will be private interterment [sic.] in Chester Rural Cemetery.  His widow, 2 sons and two daughters survive him, the latter having been in the dry goods and notion business for some years.

[1] 1853-1857 partnership of Jeanes & Waith & 1859 Information from A Directory Of Delaware Photographers 1839-1900 And Beyond.

[2] 1863-1867 dates from A Directory Of Delaware Photographers 1839-1900 And Beyond.

[3] From advertisement dated July 28, 1892.

[4] Directory Of Pennsylvania Photographers 1839-1900.

Jaquith, Nathaniel C.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , ,

1849-1856       98 Broadway, New York, New York.

1857-1865       167 Broadway, New York, New York.

1849 September 15.  Cronica.  (New York, New York.)  September 15, 1849, Vol. 1, No. 99, P. 8.

La Galeria Daguerreotipica de Jaquith, No. 98 Broadway, cerca Wall Street, E el sitio doude, con seguridad, sepueden obtener buenos retratos, cuya conservación se garantiza.  Su peculiar combinación, la luz lateral y de lo alto, es mas agradable para el que se hace retratar, y produce los retratos mas claros y semejantes que la luz ordinaria.  Los precios, de uno a cinco pesos.  Se copian daguerreotipos y pinturas; se engastan miniaturas en Broches, Brazaletes, Sortijas, Liaves de relojes, etca.—Nota.  Se hallara siempre en la Galeria un surtido de Broches de oro y de planchas de oro y doradas.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between September 15 to October 16, 1849.

1852 July 2.  New York Daily Times.  (New York, New York.)  July 2, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 247, P. 2.

Jaquith, No. 98 Broadway, Has Enlarged and improved his light, and is now prepared to furnish Pictures, from the smallest to the largest size.  We advise all, both strangers and citizens, who want a first-rate Daguerreotype, to give Mr. J. a call.

Advertisement was recorded on July 2 & 3, 1852.

1853 August 6.  Albany Evening Journal.  (Albany, New York.)  August 6, 1853, Vol. 24, No. 7097, P. 4.

Business Directory Of The City Of New York.  Daguerreotypes.

Gurney’s Premium Daguerrian Gallery, 349 Broadway, the most extensive establishment of the kind in the U. S.

M. Brady, Daguerreotypist, 205 and 359 Broadway.

Lawrence, London Prize Medal Gallery, 851 Broadway, corner of White street.

N. C. Jaquith, 98 Broadway, between Pine and Wall sts.

West Indian Daguerrean Gallery—A. D. Othon Hartman, No. 627 Broadway, between Houston and Bleecker sts.

Persons visiting New York would do well to call at No. 428 Broadway and have one of Harrison’s Electro Daguerreotypes.

1857 December 22.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  December 22, 1857, Vol. XVII, No. 5202, P. 7.

Don’t read this, for everybody ought to know that the best place to get a good Daguerreotype is at Jaquith’s, No. 167 Broadway.

1858 December 28.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  December 28, 1858, Vol. XVII, No. 5518, P. 7.

If you want a Likeness of yourself or friend, don’t get an Ambrotype, on brittle glass, but go to Jaquith and get a good Daguerreotype.  No. 167 Broadway, four doors south of Courtland-st.

1858 December 30.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  December 30, 1858, Vol. XVII, No. 5520, P. 7.

Cut this out, put it in your pocket, and when you want a Likeness, don’t get an Ambrotype on brittle glass, but go to Jaquith and get a Daguerreotype on Silver.  No. 167 Broadway, four doors south of Courtland-st.

1859 May 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 16, 1859, Whole No. Sic. 3289, P. 7.

Daguerreotypes.—Jaquith’s Gallery, the only one left below the Park, is still at 167 Broadway, four doors below Courtland street.        

1859 October 19.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 19, 1859, Whole No. 8444, P. 7.

Jaquith’s Gallery, 167 Broadway.  Photographs, Daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes.

1862 February 25.  New York Semi-Weekly Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  February 25, 1862, Vol. XVII, No. 1,748, P. 7.

Married.  Jaquith—Simpson—In Philadelphia, on Thursday, Feb. 20, by the Rev. Geo. W. Smylie, Nathl C. Jaquith of Jersey City, to Emma S., daughter of Jas. Simpson, esq., of the former place.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  Published by

1848-1850       John Doggett, Jr.

1851                Doggett & Rode.

1852-1856       John Fowler Trow.

1848.  dry goods, 215 Greenwich.

1849.  daguerreotypes, 98 Broadway—h-377 Washington.

1850.  daguerreotypes, 98 Broadway—h-49 Mercer, Jersey City.

1851.  daguerreotypes, 98 Broadway—h-49 Mercer, Jersey City.

1852.  daguerreotypes, 98 Broadway—h-49 Mercer, Jersey City.

1853.  daguerreotypes, 98 Broadway—h-Warren Place, Jersey City.

1854.  daguerreotypes, 98 Broadway—h-Warren Place, Jersey City.

1855.  daguerreotypes, 98 Broadway—h-12 Warren Place, Jersey City.

1856.  daguerreotypist, 98 Broadway—h-103 Warren Place, Jersey City.

1857.  daguerreotypist, 167 Broadway—h-103 Warren Place, Jersey City.

1858.  daguerreian, 167 Broadway—h-103 Warren, Jersey City.

1859.  daguerreotypes, 167 Broadway—h-103 Warren Place, Jersey City.

1860.  photographs, 167 Broadway—h-103 Warren Place, Jersey City.

1861.  photographs, 167 Broadway.

1862.  photographs, 167 Broadway.

1863.  photographs, 167 Broadway—h-Jersey City.

1864.  photographs, 167 Broadway.

1865.  photographs, 167 Broadway—h-103 Warren Place, Jersey City.

1866.  Not listed.

Israel, Stephen G.

Ambrotypes, Photographs, , ,

1857-1858       Address Unknown, Baltimore, Maryland.

1857-1860       Over 91 Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland.[1]

1858-1860       Over 125 West Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland.[2]

1857 July.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  July 1857, New Series Vol. IV, Old Series Vol. X, No. 7, P. 202.

Photography in Baltimore…

Mr. Israel, who does a thriving business, and takes a great many photographs and ambrotypes, and works them very successfully.

1857 September.  The Photographic And Fine Art Journal.  September 1857, New Series Vol. IV, Old Series Vol. X, No. 9, P. 263.

Photography in Baltimore…

Mr. Israel has one of Woodward’s Solar Cameras in operation, and from appearances does a good business.  Last Saturday there was a grand Rail-Road jubilee of Western Visitors from Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chilicothe [sic.] Ohio.  The military were all out, and the procession was grand.  Many views were taken of it by the different galleries—Mr. Pollock, Mr. Israel, and Mr. Whitehurst, of these three gentlemen, they all did their own operating except Mr. Whitehurst…

1858 October 7.  The Daily Exchange.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  October 7, 1858, Vol. II, No. 195, P. 1.

The Institute Exhibition.—…On the left of the entrance upon the side of the hall, Mr. Israel displays an extensive collection of plain and colored photographs, ambrotypes, &c., embracing likenesses of many well-known citizens.  These pictures possess a high order of merit.

1858 November 3.  The Daily Exchange.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  November 3, 1858, Vol. II, No. 218, P.1.

The Maryland Institute Exhibition, Closing Night.  Address of the President, Sam’l Sands, Esq.  The Award Of Premiums…Class No. 43.—

F. W. & R. King, for photographic view cameras and stereoscopic view cameras, Silver Medal;

S. G. Israel, for photographs in oil, water color, India ink and plain, and ambrotypes and photographic views on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.  Silver Medal.

D. L. Clark, for photographic view of Barbee’s Fisher Girl.  Diploma.

1859 February 25.  The Daily Exchange.  (Baltimore, Maryland.)  February 25, 1859, Vol. III, No. 313, P.1.

Photographs of Prisoners.—Mr. Israel, Photographist, at the request of the relatives of one of the prisoners confined in the jail, awaiting execution, took his apparatus to the prison on Wednesday for the purpose of taking Photographs.  He succeeded in getting excellent pictures of Cropps, Corrie, Duvall, and the negro Cyphus.  Cropps’ picture is particularly good.  Gambrill and Ford refused to sit for theirs.

[1] Address and activity dates from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Address and activity dates from Directory Of Maryland Photographers 1839-1900.

Irving, John

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1853                293 State Street, Lansingburgh, New York.

1853-1855       218 River Street, Troy, New York.

1858                218 River Street, Troy, New York.

1853 June 16.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  June 16, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 35, P. 2.

We invite attention to the advertisement of Mr. Irving, in another column.  It will be seen that his stay is limited to Monday next.  A very fine daguerreotype of Father Gavazzi can be seen at his rooms.

1853 June 16.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  June 16, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 35, P. 2.

John Irving begs leave to inform all in want of good daguerreotypes, that his stay in Lansingburgh is positively limited to Monday the 20th.—He has on hand a good assortment of plain and fancy cases, which with good pictures, he will sell as cheap as they can be had elsewhere.

J. I. has a large size daguerreotype of the celebrated Father Gavazzi which was taken at Irvings rooms 218 River st., Troy, persons wish to see it can do so by calling at 293 State st. till Monday next.

1853 June 23.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  June 23, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 36, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  The Last Chance!!  John Irving begs leave to inform all in want of good daguerreotypes, that his stay in Lansingburgh is positively limited to Monday the 20th.—He has on hand a good assortment of plain and fancy cases, which with good pictures, he will sell as cheap as they can be had elsewhere.

J. I. has a large size daguerreotype of the celebrated Father Gavazzi which was taken at Irvings rooms 218 River st., Troy, persons wish to see it can do so by calling at 293 State st. till Monday next.

1855 June 26.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  June 26, 1855, Vol. V, No. 1, P. 3.

Cut this out and paste it in your Hat!  The Place Where The Best 50 Cent Daguerreotypes In this city are made, is at the Old Established Gallery, 218 River street, Over Dorr’s Clothing Store.

These Rooms have just been refitted and refurnished throughout, and are now open.  The proprietor has just received a large assortment of Plain and Fancy Cases, &c., &c., all of which he will sell with first rate Pictures, as low as at any other Establishment in or out of the city.  A share of patronage is respectfully solicited, and no person will be asked to buy a picture if not perfectly suited.

The operators at these rooms do not boast of “making several hundred pictures a day,” but they do insist that the pictures they do make are pictures.  John Irving.  my18.

Advertisement was recorded from June 25 to December 28, 1855.

1855 September 18.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  September 18, 1855, Vol. V, No. 74, P. 2.

Rensselaer County Fair.—First Day.—

…Picture Galleries.  Conant’s[1] Picture Gallery was partially arranged, and promises a rich display.  Irving has a niche filled with Daguerreotypes, Phonotypes, Ambrotypes and several other types for aught we know.  A splendid assortment and variety, at any rate.  Clark & Holmes have a splendid gallery of Ambrotypes of great excellence and beauty.

1855 December 24.  The Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 157, P. 2.

Holiday Gifts and Presents  Christmas is coming…

Daguerrean Artists. 

Those who want a “counterfeit presentment,” either of themselves or friends for a sweet-heart or as a household treasure, can have it taken as natural as life by.

James Irving,…………Market Bank Building

Clark & Holmes………Museum Building

L. E. Everett,…………cor. First and River

John Irving,…………..218 River

C. C. Doty,……………cor. River and Congress

1858 March 13.  The Troy Weekly Times.  (Troy, New York.)  March 15, 1858, Vol. II, No. 35, P. 3.

One Moment!  At Carpenter’s “Irving Ambrotype Gallery,” 218 River st., four doors below the Troy House, can be seen the largest collection of specimens in this city.  Among them are Portraits of Gov. Bouck, Judge Harris, Hon. Erastus Corning, Hon. Jno. L. Schoolcraft, J. H. Ten Eyck, T. W. Olcott, S. P. Townsend, Dr. March, Rev. Dr. Kennedy, Peter Cagger, and two hundred others.  Carpenter’s Mezzotint Ambrotypes, only 50 cents, including case.  Daguerreotypes copied, Lockets filled, and letter-types for mailing.  Remember four doors below Troy House, and next door to young’s Bookstore.     W. O. carpenter.  fe. 24.

[1] Alban Jasper Conant, (1821-1915) Portrait Painter & Archaeologist.

Irving, James

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , , ,

1851-1852       218 River Street, Troy, New York.

1853                260 River Street, rooms over the Market Bank, Troy, New York.

1854-1855       Market Bank Building, 262 River Street, Troy, New York.

1857                282 River Street, Troy, New York.[1]

1858                Rooms, No. 2 Hathaway’s Row, Lansingburgh, New York.

1852 June 4.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  June 4, 1852, Vol. 1, No. 297, P. 4.

Convincing Proofs That Irving’s Daguerreotypes are fully appreciated by the citizens of Troy and vicinity, as exhibited in the immense number of pictures made at his establishment since he commenced business, and their giving general satisfaction. 

It will be remembered Irving was awarded the First Premium for the best Daguerreotypes ever exhibited in Troy, at the last County Fair, (and when it is known that his competitor claims to have taken the four first premiums in New York, Washington, and this city,) Irving’s extraordinary success is not to be wondered at.

All kinds of apparatus, Plates, Cases, Frames and Chemicals for sale at the lowest prices.  Just received, a new lot of cases suitable for presents. 

218 River-st, over Andrews’ Music Store.  d29.

1852 August 18.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  August 18, 1852, Vol. II, No. 361, P. 4.

Valauble [sic.] Presents For The Coming Season may be procured in Gold, Silver, or Precious Stones, but is there any thing more worthy of being bestowed, received or exchanged, or more prized when possession, than one of those almost living Daguerreotypes which may be had of any size and the most exquisite finish, at Irving’s Premium Gallery, 218 River Street, (over Andrew’s Music Store,) where may also be had a choice from the most magnificent lot of papier Mache, Velvet and Turkey Morocco cases, ever seen in Troy, of most of which were got up expressly for the Holidays.

1853 September 22.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  September 22, 1853, Vol. XVII, No. 48, P. 2 & 3.

Rensselaer County Fair—Premium List…19th Class.

James Irving, of Troy, best specimens and variety of daguerreotypes, diploma and $2.

W. A. Tomlinson, do, 2d best do.                                                                               $1.

1853 December 15.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  December 15, 1853, Vol. XVIII, No. 8, P. 2.

Irving’s New Rooms.  The Troy Budget thus notices Mr. Irving’s new daguerrean Rooms in Troy:—We dropped in yesterday upon Mr. Irving at his rooms over the Market Bank, and were astonished at the princely establishment which he will open to the public on Monday next.  It is unsurpassed, we venture to say, by any Artist’s Saloon in the State.  The reception and show room is large and convenient, and furnished in a style of palatial richness and elegance, with costly carpets upon the floors, with tastefully carved sofas, chairs, &c., while the walls are adorned with large mirrors, and with abundant specimens of Irving’s Daguerreotypes, that cannot be excelled in accuracy, beauty, or life-like expression.

He has two operating rooms, each having a large sky-light, giving him superior facilities for the dispatch of work, and enabling him to serve his numerous friends with pictures, without subjecting them to the delay which is often necessary when but a single room and light are available—These rooms are also furnished in the same elegant style as the reception room, and indeed every part of this establishment is marked by the same appearance of attractive neatness and order.  Mr. Irving has spared neither pains nor expense in fitting up a suit of rooms that are worthy of the beautiful art, in the practice of which he has achieved so flattering success, and which are indeed an ornament to the city.  We do not doubt he will receive a rich return for all his outlay, in the increased patronage which he will secure by his enterprise, and his efforts to please.  He need not fear a comparison of his present establishment with any other in the country.  It combines everything that is attractive to visitors, while his superior skill in the art always gives the complete satisfaction to those who sit for a picture.  On Monday his rooms will be open to the public, and we would advise any who want pictures, or who suspect that they may ever be in want of pictures, to call in take a survey of his rooms, and they will at once be satisfied that some things can be done in Troy as well as anywhere else.

1855 June 25.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York, New York.)  June 25, 1855, Vol. V, No. 1, P. 3.

Four First Premiums For the Best Daguerreotypes!  Irving Has again had awarded him the First Premiums for the Best Daguerreotypes, at Rensselaer County Fair, making four first premiums for our consecutive years.

Those in want of Reliable Daguerreotypes, are invited to call at his New Rooms, Market Bank Building, No. 262 River Street, and examine his specimens.  Some thousands have visited them since opening—among them Painters, Engravers, Lithographers, Sculpters, and not less than 800 Daguerreans from various sections of the country, who, without an exception, pronounce them to be unequalled for splendor, convenience and facilities for Daguerreotyping.

The Establishment comprises one large Reception Room, 25 by 30 feet, splendid furnished, and the walls adorned with Likenesses (acknowledged by judges to be unsurpassed as works of Art,) of numbers of our most prominent citizens as well as strangers.  Among them—

Gavazzi……………………..Ned Buntline, K. N.,

Henry Ward Beecher……….Lola Montez,

Bayard Taylor………………Denin Girls,

Neal Dow……………………W. H. Seward,

Siamese Twins………………Ex-President Fillmore,

Gen. Wool……………………Views of Niagara,

Gen. Persifor F. Smith………9 Views of the Great Fire at Troy, &c.

Gen. Sam Houston.

Two Operating Rooms, each with sky and side lights, so arranged as to produce andy effect of light and shade, and furnished with the most approved apparatus, besides Toilet and Work Rooms, making altogether the Most Attractive And Perfect Gallery in the Union.

Constantly on hand, the best quality (all sizes,) of Cases, Frames, &c., & c.

Avoid White, Pink, and Blue, for Drapery.  Any dark colors preferred.  no14.

Advertisement was recorded from June 25 to July 6, 1855.

1855 June 25.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York, New York.)  June 25, 1855, Vol. V, No. 1, P. 3.

Ambrotype.  These Beautiful Pictures can be had at the Daguerrean Rooms, corner of First and River streets.

The Ambrotype is the most perfect photographic production that has ever been made.  It retains its brilliancy for ages, and is an enduring as glass upon which it is taken.  It may be set in monuments, carried to sea, or exposed to any climate, without injury.  It can be seen in any light as well as an engraving or any paper picture under glass.

It can be made of any size, from the smallest locket to the full size of life, and hence as suitable as large pictures to be placed in frames.

It is taken in about one-fifth time necessary for taking a good Daguerreotype.  A dark or damp day is equally favorable for this process with the fairest or dryest.

Children can be taken in fair weather in three seconds.  ju14.

Advertisement was recorded from June 25 to July 9, 1855.

1855 July 3.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York, New York.)  July 3, 1855, Vol. V, No. 8, P. 3.

Talbotypes or Photographs.—Irving, at his Gallery Market Bank Buildings, is executing fine pictures in this style.  We saw a portrait from his establishment, yesterday, executed on glass, which is beauty, delicacy and clearness of outline is seldom equalled.  It promises a new era in this wonderful art.

1855 July 7.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York, New York.)  July 7, 1855, Vol. V, No. 12, P. 2.

Talbotypes: or Photographs, On Paper.  Also Daguerreotypes, unsurpassed by any in the country, at Irving’s Daguerrean Gallery, Market Bank Building, No. 262 River Street, Troy.

Advertisement ran from July 7 to December 28, 1855.

1855 September 18.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  September 18, 1855, Vol. V, No. 74, P. 2.

Rensselaer County Fair.—First Day.—

…Picture Galleries.  Conant’s[2] Picture Gallery was partially arranged, and promises a rich display.  Irving has a niche filled with Daguerreotypes, Phonotypes, Ambrotypes and several other types for aught we know.  A splendid assortment and variety, at any rate.  Clark & Holmes have a splendid gallery of Ambrotypes of great excellence and beauty.

1855 December 22.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 156, P. 2.

Pictures.—Mr. Irving sends us his holiday advertisement, announcing his preparations, with all the latest improvements, to take Ambrotypes, Photographs and Daguerreotypes.  Mr. J.’s Pictures are always “first best.”  His advertisement will appear on Monday.

1855 December 24.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 157, P. 2.

Holiday Gifts and Presents  Christmas is coming…

Daguerrean Artists. 

Those who want a “counterfeit presentment,” either of themselves or friends for a sweet-heart or as a household treasure, can have it taken as natural as life by.

James Irving,…………Market Bank Building

Clark & Holmes………Museum Building

L. E. Everett,…………cor. First and River

John Irving,…………..218 River

C. C. Doty,……………cor. River and Congress

1855 December 24.  The Troy Daily Times.  (Troy, New York.)  December 24, 1855, Vol. V, No. 157, P. 2.

What Must I get For The Holidays?  There Is Probably Nothing More Appreciated at the same cost than a good Ambrotype, Photograph or Daguerreotype.  The placer to get them is at Irving’s Photographic Gallery, Market Bank Building, No. 262 River street.

His new style of Colored Ambrotypes are having a decided run, and admitted to be superior to any thing yet produced by the Photographic Art.  The principle by which they are made is an old one, although claimed by some to be entirely new, yet has only just been worked into practical use.

Their tone is soft and rich, at the same time exceedingly clear and brilliant, and can be seen in any angle.  As for durability, they are claimed to be proof against water, acids, climate or atmosphere.

Ambrotype occasionally advertise cautions, and the like, and that they will give rewards for pictures put up with two glasses, made by any who have not a patent right, thereby trying to make the public believe they are the only ones who can or have the privilege to make them.

Irving has no patent right, yet will accommodate them or any of his customers with as many as they want, hermetically sealed between two glasses, on moderate terms, and respectfully informs his patrons that Ambrotypes are made in more places than one this side New York.

Daguerreotypes in every style.  Also, a large lot of Cases, Frames, suitable for presents.

Instructions given in the art on moderate terms.

Advertisement ran from December 24, 1855 to

1857 December 10.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  December 10, 1857, Vol. 22, No. 7, P. 3.

Cornelius waked up laughing.  He waked his wife.  She wanted to know what was the matter.  He told her that he had been dreaming that Irving & Schoonmaker had just taken his Ambrotype, and had actually made a good looking picture.  It will cost you only fifty cents to get a handsome picture no matter how homely the original is, at I. & S.’s.

1858 February 17.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  February 17, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 17, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  Mr. James Irving, of Troy, has leased the Daguerrian rooms in this place, lately occupied by Mr. Finch, and is now fully prepared to make first class pictures in his inimitable style.  Those who desire a really good picture should give Mr. Irving a call.

1858 February 25.  Lansingburgh Democrat.  (Lansingburgh, New York.)  February 25, 1858, Vol. 22, No. 18, P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  Irving, (for several years proprietor of Market Bank Ambrotype Galleries, Troy, has engaged Finch’s Rooms, No. 2 Hathaway’s Row, Lansingburgh, and is now prepared to furnish the residents of the village and vicinity, with Ambrotypes unsurpassed by any in the country.  He has on hand a choice assortment of Cases and Gilt Frames, which he will sell at prices that cannot fail to suit the most economical.  An examination of specimens is respectfully solicited.

Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Engravings or Paintings copied.  Also Melainotypes set in Lockets, Rings, &c.                                                                       

Advertisement ran from February 23 to April 15, 1858.

[1] Address from Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

[2] Alban Jasper Conant, (1821-1915) Portrait Painter & Archaeologist.

Iles, George

Ambrotypes, , ,

1856                347 Broadway, New York, New York.

1858                285 Hudson Street, New York, New York.

1856 September 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 17, 1856, Whole No. 7323, P. 5.

20 Cent Ambrotypes, with a Case.—Cheapest ever before offered in the world.  Messrs. Kimball & Iles will open their large and commodious ambrotype and daguerreotype gallery, 347 Broadway, corner of Leonard street, on Thursday, the 18th inst., when will be offered to the public beautiful and imperishable likenesses for only twenty cents, each with case.  Mezzographs, photographs, ambrotypes, daguerreotypes and microtypes executed in the first style of the art, at less than half the price asked in any other establishment in America.

1856 September 24.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  September 24, 1856, Whole No. 7330, P. 7.

Twenty Cent Likenesses, with Case, at Kimball & Iles’ cheap picture factory, 347 Broadway, four hundred taken daily.

1856 October 7.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.) October 7, 1856, Whole No. 7343, P. 7.

20 Cent Likenesses, with Case.—A Beautiful ambrotype likeness, with a case, for only twenty cents.  N. B.—The only establishment in the world where twenty cent portraits can be had.  Kimball & Elis, 347 Broadway.

1856 October 10.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 10, 1856, Whole No. 7346, P. 5.

20 Cent Ambrotype Likenesses, with a case, at Kimball & Iles’, 347 Broadway.  One thousand taken daily.

1858.  New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1858-1859, advertisements P. 2.

Ambrotypes.  Iles’s Gallery Of Art.  A New Discovery In Ambrotypes.  Acknowledged to be the best and most correct likeness in America.  Beautifully colored, with case from 20 Cents upwards.  Pictures in Lockets, Rings and Pins, at the lowest price and the shortest notice may be had at Iles’s Skylight Gallery, 2d floor, 285 Hudson St., Near Spring, N. Y.

New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  Published by John Fowler Trow.

1853.  Not Listed.

1854.  Iles, George—billiards, 594 Broadway, h-155 Spring.

1855.  Iles, George—bartender, 594 Broadway, h-155 Spring.

1855.  Iles, George—clerk, h-155 Spring.

1856.  Not Listed.

1857.  Iles, George—artist—155 Spring.

1858.  Iles, George—ambrotypes—285 Hudson, h-155 Spring.

1859.  Iles, George—Not Listed.

1859.  Iles, Hester—milliner—155 Spring.

1860.  Iles, Hester—wid. George, bonnets, 155 Spring.

Hyler, A. C.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , ,

1857                192 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.

1857 January 13.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  January 13, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 10, P. 3.

The Metropolitan Gallery Of Art Will open on Monday, Jan. 12th, 1857, in “Our Building,” 192 Broad st., (opposite the Military Park.)  The rooms have been arranged upon the most modern principles for the purpose intended, viz: the production of Photographs, Daguerreotypes & Ambrotypes. 

The rooms are spacious and elegantly furnished; the Skylight is the largest in the State, and has not its superior elsewhere.  Each branch of the business will be under the control of a competent artist.  Mr. George Howard will have charge of the Photographic work, and J. Spencer Olds (formerly of this city) of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype department.

For the coloring of the Photographs superior artists have been engaged, among them Messrs. John McDougal, Esq., A. C. Hyler and Miss Demars.

Have now on hand a good assortment of Frames, Cases and Daguerreotype Jewelry.  No pains shall be spared to please our patrons, who shall be treated with kindness and courtesy, and satisfaction in all cases guaranteed.  C. R. Brewster, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from January 13 to 29, 1857.

1857 January 30.  Newark Daily Advertiser.  (Newark, New Jersey.)  January 30, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 26, P. 3.

Card To The Public.  Mr. Geo. Howard, one of the best Artist of the day has charge of the Photographic Department at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. John McDougal, one of the best Artist has charge of the Coloring of the Photographs in either Oil, Pastil or Water colors at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. Hiler & Miss Demars, who are now engaged in first class establishments in N. Y. city have charge of the coloring of Photographs in India Ink or Pastell, at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Mr. J. Spencer Olds, one of the best Artist of the day, has charge of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Department at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

Ladies, gentlemen and children, wishing artistic Pictures, either Photographs, Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes are invited to call at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.

The rooms are elegantly furnished, convenient and comfortable, and the facilities for producing beautiful Pictures are unsurpassed.

“Our Building,” 192 Broad Street.  C. R. Brewster, Proprietor.

Advertisement ran from January 30 to February 9, 1857.

Hunt, Eslie

Ambrotypes, Daguerreotypes, Melainotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , ,

1857-1858       Opposite The Union Hotel, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

1859                Address Unknown, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

1859-1865       Rooms on Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.

1857 May 23.  The Chapel Hill Gazette.  (Chapel Hill, North Carolina.)  May 23, 1857, Vol. I, No. 6, P. 3.

Man, Behold Thyself!  By visiting E. Hunt’s Gallery opposite the Union Hotel and getting a Superior Ambrotype, Melanotypes, Photograph Purte Ambrotype, or Cameotype (raised picture) neatly set in lockets pins &c.

Having seven years experience in the art, and arrangements for receiving all the new discoveries as soon as they are issued, I do not deem it necessary to say what I can do.  Ladies and gentlemen are requested to call and examine my specimens cloudy weather as good as sunshine.  E. Hunt.

Advertisement was recorded ten times between May 23, 1857 to February 27, 1858.

1859 February 19.  Semi-Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 19, 1859, Vol. IX, No. 21, P. 3.

E. Hunt’s Photographic Gallery, Raleigh, N. C. and Branch at Chapel Hill, N. C.  Mr. Hunt Having Purchased Of T. J. Havens his old established Daguerrean Gallery, on Fayetteville Street, and having introduced an improved light and apparatus, is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and styles in the best manner.  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and all other types belonging to the Daguerrean Art, warranted satisfactory.  He is also taking the improved Photographic Portraits, and with the aid of a competent Colorist, he is enabled to furnish these pictures, finished in the finest manner, and true to the life.  By the Photographic process Miniatures and Daguerreotypes can be copied and enlarged to any size, and colored in Oil—giving a permanent and life-like Portrait.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends should embrace this opportunity of preserving them.  Melainotypes neatly put up in Breast-pins, Lockets, Rings, and Cases—perfect pictures warranted in all weathers. 

Advertisement ran from February 19 to September 7, 1859.

1859 March 2.  Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  March 2, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 9, Whole No. 1249, P. 1.

E. Hunt’s Photographic Gallery, Raleigh, N. C. and Branch at Chapel Hill, N. C.  Mr. Hunt Having Purchased Of T. J. Havens his old established Daguerrean Gallery, on Fayetteville Street, and having introduced an improved light and apparatus, is prepared to take pictures of all sizes and styles in the best manner.  Ambrotypes, Melainotypes, and all other types belonging to the Daguerrean Art, warranted satisfactory.  He is also taking the improved Photographic Portraits, and with the aid of a competent Colorist, he is enabled to furnish these pictures, finished in the finest manner, and true to the life.  By the Photographic process Miniatures and Daguerreotypes can be copied and enlarged to any size, and colored in Oil—giving a permanent and life-like Portrait.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends should embrace this opportunity of preserving them.  Melainotypes neatly put up in Breast-pins, Lockets, Rings, and Cases—perfect pictures warranted in all weathers.  February 18, 1859.

1859 June 22.  Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  June 22, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 25, Whole No. 1265, P. 2.

State Of North Carolina.—Wake County—Court 0f Pleas and Quarter Sessions.—Joseph H. Marston vs. Thos. J. Havens.—Attachment

E. Hunt, and E. L. Harding summoned as Guarnishees. 

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that Thos. J. Havens, the defendant in this cause, has removed beyond the limits of this State, or so absconds or conceals himself that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him.  It is therefore ordered that publication be made in the North Carolina Standard for six weeks successively, notifying said defendant to appear at the next Term of this Court, to be held at the Court House in Raleigh, on the 3d Monday of August next, then and there to pled or replevy, or judgement pro contesso will be entered against him. 

Witness, Thomas J. Utley, clerk of said Court, at office in Raleigh, the 3d Monday of May, A. D. 1859.

Thomas J. Utley, Clerk.

Notice ran from June 22 to July 27, 1859.

1859 August 10.  Spirit of the Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.) August 10, 1859, Vol. X, No. 50, P. 3.

E. Hunt’s Photographic Galleries, Raleigh; And Branch At Chapel Hill.  Mr. Hunt Having purchased of T. J. Havens his old established Daguerrean Gallery, on Fayetteville Street, and having introduced an improved light and Apparatus, is prepared to take Pictures of all sizes and styles in the best manner.  Melainetypes, neatly set in cases, lockets , rings and pins—and warranted satisfactory.

He is also taking the improved Photographic Portraits, and with the aid of an efficient Colorist, he is enabled to furnish these pictures, finished in the finest manner, and true to the life.  By the Photographic process Miniatures and Daguerreotypes can be copied and enlarged to any size, and colored in Oil—giving a permanent and life-like Portrait.

Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends should embrace this opportunity of preserving them. 

Melaineotypes taken in cloudy weather as good as in sunshine.

Persons wishing to have portraits painted from life, can do so by calling on Mr. J. P. Andrews, Portrait and Landscape Painter, at the Gallery in Raleigh.

Advertisement ran from August 10 to December 21, 1859.

1859 October 26.  Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 26, 1859, Vol. XXV, No. 43, Whole No. 1283, P. 2.

Annual Fair of the State Agricultural Society Of North Carolina, Held In This City On the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st of October, 1859…

Award of Premiums…Fine Arts…

Best specimens Daguerreotypes, E. Hunt,                                         $5.

Best specimens Ambrotypes, from Architectural Drawings

By Wm. Percival of Raleigh, E. Hunt.                                               $5.

Best specimens of Photographs, E. Hunt.                                          $5.

Best specimens of Colored Photographs, E. Hunt.                            $5.

1860 March 3.  Semi Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  March 3, 1860, Vol. X, No. 18, P. 3.

Hunts Photographic Gallery, Raleigh, N. C.  Photographic Portraits In Oil Colors.  Prices ranging from $20 to $80.

These Portraits Can Be Taken From Daguerreotypes and Miniatures, or from Life; and being finely finished in Oil Colors on Canvas, they are perfectly durable, and make beautiful Paintings.  They can be enlarged to any size, and such charges or alterations as [may] be desired can be made.  Mr. Andrews, the Artist who colors these pictures being an experienced Portrait Painter and a fine Colorist, all who wish a finely executed work of art should call at the old established Gallery, on Fayetteville Street.  Those preferring portraits painted from life, would do well to give Mr. H. a call.  Persons having Daguerreotypes of deceased friends can, by giving the color of the hair, eyes and complexion, secure a permanent and life-like portrait.  Photographs can be finished in Water Colors, Pastelle, India Ink and Crayons, at prices ranging from $10 to $30.  The plain Photographs from $2 to $10.  Welainotypes [sic.] for lockets, Cases, Rings and Pins.  Ambrotypes, Vignettes, Willographs for sending in letters, &c., taken in all weather.  E. Hunt, Photographist, Raleigh, N. C.

Advertisement ran from March 3, 1860 to October 2, 1861.

1860 August 10.  Spirit of the Age.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.) October 31, 1860, Vol. XII, No. 10, P. 1.

Award Of Premiums.  At the Annual Fair of the State Agricultural Society of North Carolina, held in this City, on the 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th of October, 1860…

Fine Arts.

Best specimens of daguerreotypes,……E. Hunt, 5.

Best specimens of ambrotypes,………..E. Hunt, 5.

Best specimens of photographs,……….E. Hunt, 5.

Best specimens of col’d photographs,…E. Hunt, 5.

1862 October 17.  Semi Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 17, 1862, Vol. XII, No. 84, P. 3.

Lost Or Mislaid, Two Notes Of Hand—Both Executed By John W. Cosby with L. N. Heartt security, 75 dollars each, one due on the 1st July, 1862 and the other due the 1st January next.  All persons are forbidden to trade for said notes.

1863 February 13.  Semi Weekly Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  February 13, 1863, Vol. XIII, No. 14, P. 3.

Money Found.  By Describing The Money And Paying For This advertisement, the owner can get the money.  E. Hunt.

1865 August 8.  Daily Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  August 8, 1865, Vol. I, No. 95, P. 2.

Desirable Property For Sale.  The Undersigned Offers For Sale A Desirable Farm 1¼ miles West of the Capitol, containing 65 acres good bottom Land, well watered and timbered, with a comfortable Dwelling House and out buildings, a Well of superior water, and a young Orchard of good bearing Trees.  Also a house near the Capitol, and 100 acres of Land two miles from the Railroad at Mebanesville, well timbered with oak, with a good Log House and good Orchard.  Apply to E. Hunt.  At his Photograph Gallery, on Fayetteville St.

1865 September 23.  The Daily Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  September 23, 1865, Vol. 1, No. 135, P. 3.

Mr. J. W. Watson, the daguerreotypist, has bought out Mr. E. Hunt’s establishment over the store of Mr. Grausman, on Fayetteville Street, and will open, in a few days, a full supply of Photographs, Cases, &c., and will be glad to wait on all visitors who desire to call on him.  His prices are moderate, and pictures well executed.  Remember that this is the only establishment of the kind in the City.

1865 October 5.  The Daily North Carolina Standard.  (Raleigh, North Carolina.)  October 5, 1865, Vol. 1, No. 145, P. 2.

Photograph And Fine Art Gallery.  The Subscriber Takes This Method Of Informing the citizens of North Carolina that he has taken the Photograph Gallery formerly occupied by E. Hunt, on Main Street, renovated and refitted it in a first class style, and is now prepared to execute all kinds of pictures known in his line, from the smallest miniature to a life size portrait colored in oil.  Persons having pictures of deceased friends may send the likeness with description of  persons, color of hair, complexion, &c., and obtain a picture of any size, colored in oil.  A splendid stock of material always on hand.  Plain and fancy cases, frames and card de visites made at the shortest notice. 

The subscriber flatters himself that after a practical experience of 16 years he will be able to please even the most fastidious.  He is determined to keep pace with the times, and that none may have cause to send work in his line beyond Raleigh to get it better executed, or on better terms.

Particular attention given to the making of Children’s Likenesses.

Citizens and strangers are invited to call and examine specimens of the art, whether they desire a likeness or not; over the store of M. Grausman, Main Street.  Cloudy weather makes no difference.

The trade can be furnished with instruments, stock and materials.  J. W. Watson.