Tag Archives: Ambrotypist

W. Morris

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1856-1857      Rooms over Callard’s Tailor Shop, Perrysburg, Ohio.                                                1858                Address Unknown, Perrysburg, Ohio.

W. Morris (possibly William Morris) was recorded in one advertisement and one announcement in The Perrysburg Journal (Perrysburg, Ohio). The advertisement ran from September 18, 1856 to April 2, 1857. W. Morris’ Patent Ambrotype Pictures.  This is a new and beautiful style of pictures, and is destined to supercede the Daguerreotype, because it has none of the Luster of the silver plate, is not reversed and can be seen in any light.  They are hermetically sealed, which sealing in impervious to air, water, or acid, and will not change in any climate, but remain fixed and imperisalable.

They are justly considered the most reliable Pictures ever presented to the world.  The public are invited to call at his rooms, over Callard’s tailor shop, where he will be in readiness to take Pictures in Cases, Lockets, Rings, or Pins.  Hours of operation from 7 A. M., to 6, P. M.  All are invited to call.

The announcement appeared on April 8, 1858.  The Waynesfield Guards, of Maumee paid us a visit last Thursday, and paraded through several of our principal streets.  The Guards are large, fine looking men, and their uniform is very neat and becoming.  When the company were opposite Morris’s Daguerrean gallery, a halt was ordered, and they were ambrotyped.  Capt. Robertson has a fine company, and the Guards have the right kind of Captain.

W.  Morris (probably William Morris) is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Perrysburg, Ohio from 1865.

 

Charles Morris

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1856                Address Unknown, Auburn, New York.                                                                            1856                Address Unknown, Penn Yan, New York.[1]

Charles Morris was recorded in two announcements in the Penn Yan Democrat (Penn-Yan, New York).  The first appeared on April 2, 1856.  Hung.—John Fitzgerald, the youth recently sentenced by Judge Welles, at Auburn, was hung in the Jail at this place at 5 minutes past 3 P. M., on Friday Last…Mr. Charles Morris, of this place took several Ambrotypes of the condemned boy on the morning of his execution, one or two of which he now has in his possession.  He is a remarkably good looking fellow; the countenance, as seen in the picture, evince no sign of the murderous and reckless disposition that his deed and actions showed him possessed of.  We shall probably give a short account of his execution next week.

The second announcement appeared on April 9, 1856.  From the Auburn Daily Advertiser, of March 28th.  Execution of John Fitzgerald—A Hardened Criminal….Yesterday he sat for his Daguerreotype….The Daguerreotype was taken by Charles Morris, of Penn Yan….

Charles Morris is possibly listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as Charles Y. Morris active in Auburn from 1856-1860.

[1] Unknown address and location.  First article states that he is from Auburn, second article states he is from Penn Yan.  John Craig Craig’s Daguerrean Registry records him as being from Auburn.

William H. Moore

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1857                Address Unknown, [Marion, Ohio.]

William H. Moore was recorded in one announcement on October 22, 1857 in The Wyandot Pioneer (Upper Sandusky, Ohio).  Premiums Awarded at the Sixth Annual Fair, Wyandot Co., Agricultural Society, October, A. D. 1857….Discretionary Premiums…

Best variety of Ambrotypes, specially recommended and diploma unanimously awarded; Wm. H. Moore.

William H. Moore is possibly the same person recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Marion, Ohio in 1859 (until 1897).

A. Moore

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1856                Address & Location Unknown, Ohio.                                                                            1858                Address & Location Unknown, Ohio.

A. Moore was recorded in two announcements in The Cadiz Democratic Sentinel (Cadiz, Ohio). The first announcement appeared on October 22, 1856.  List of Premiums Awarded at the Ninth Annual Exhibition of the Harrison County Agricultural Society, held in Cadiz, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, October 8, 9, and 10, 1856….Ambrotype…First Premium, A. Moore….Diploma.

The second announcement appeared on October 20, 1858.  Award and Premiums of the Harrison County Agricultural Society, for the year 1858….Ambrotype…First Premium, A. Moore.

An A. Moore is recorded in other photographic directories as being active in 1859-1865 in Deersville, Ohio.  It is possibly the same person, the distance between Deersville and Cadiz Ohio is about 12 miles.

Moore & Cohen

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1857                Rooms above G. A. Neafus Clothing Store, Clinton, Louisiana.

Moore & Cohen were recorded in an advertisement that ran from January 17 to June 20, 1857 in The Feliciana Democrat (Clinton, Louisiana). Spiritualism Exposed.  The undersigned would respectfully inform the public of the town of Clinton and surrounding country, that they continue the Daguerreian and Ambrotype Gallery lately occupied by Mr. McClure above the store of G. A. Neafus; they particularly invite the public to call and examine their new process of oil painted Ambrotypes.  Those desirous, may obtain life size portraits on canvas; any number of Photographic duplicates provided either plain or colored in oil.  Moore & Cohen.

Moore & Cohen are not recorded in other photographic directories.

G. A. Monell

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1859                Rooms at the Morse House, Port Jervis, New York.

G. A. Monell was recorded in one advertisement that ran from July 14 to October 13, 1859 in the

Tri-State Union (Port Jervis, New York).  Ambrotypes!  G. A. Monell respectfully announce to the citizens of Port Jervis and vicinity, that having engaged and fitted up Rooms at the Morse House, opposite St. John & Everett’s Store, where he will remain for the purpose of taking Likenesses By the new and Beautiful Ambrotype Process This new style of portraits is soon destined to supersede the far-famed Daguerreotype, as they possess many qualities superior to them.  They can be viewed in any angle of light, being divested of that glare so objectionable in a Daguerreotype.  Besides, they are much more durable, as they are impervious to either air or water; being, as their name imports, Imperishable.

If you want a relic to which every coming year will give additional value, on which will remind you of the progress made by the imprints of time, and as a souvenir which will be the most acceptable present to those whom you may bequeath it.  Pause not, Hesitate Not!—but step up to the Gallery, and in a few brief moments you will be placed in possession of a “faithful resemblance of the Human Face divine,” enclosed in a handsome case, and finished with artistic care and skill.

Children’s Likenesses, Are taken by this Art with almost absolute certainty.—Old Daguerreotypes copied and rendered perfectly durable, and improved, on the Ambrotype plate.  Likenesses inserted in Lockets and Breastpins.  This new art taught on favorable terms.  Cloudy or Clear weather equally favorable for this Art.  Much better pictures can be taken in dark dresses than in light ones.

All are invited to call and examine for themselves.  Every variety of Pictures taken, and perfect satisfaction guaranteed.

G. A. Monell is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Mrs. W.P. Molloy

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1858                Welcome’s Building, over Col. Stone’s Printing Office, Plattsburgh, New York. 1858                Rooms over Republican Office, Plattsburgh, New York.

Mrs. W.P. Molloy was recorded in one advertisement and two announcements in the Plattsburgh Republican (Plattsburgh, New York).  The advertisement ran from July 24 to December 4, 1858.

Daguerrean Gallery!  Mrs. Molloy Will open a Gallery Of Art about the middle of next week in Welcome’s Building, over Col. Stone’s printing office, where all who desire may have well executed pictures in Phototypes, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Sphereotypes, and Hillotypes in oils, India Ink or plain, at reasonable prices.  Mrs. M. Possessing the acquirements of an Artists in painting will furnish Photographs in a very elegant style of finish.  Cloudy weather preferred.

The first announcement appeared on September 18, 1858.  List of Premiums Awarded at the Sixteenth Annual Fair of the Clinton County Agricultural Society Held at the U. S. barracks, in Plattsburgh, September 9th 10th & 11th, 1858.                                                                   …Best Colored Crayon Drawing:  1st Prize, Mrs. W. P. Malloy, Plattsburgh,   2.                                 …Best Pencil Sketch:  Mrs. W. P. Malloy, Discretionary.  This was very fine and worthy of especial notice.                                                                                                                                      Ambrotypes:               1st Prize, P. Tenny Gates, Plattsburgh,                        2.                                        Photographs:              1st prize, P. Tenny Gates, Plattsburgh,                        2.                                          Daguerreotypes:        1st prize, P. Tenny Gates, Plattsburgh,                        2.                            Professor Gates did himself great credit, and exhibited his usual taste.

The second announcement appeared on December 25, 1858.  Ambrotypes and Photographs are among the most appropriate articles for presents.  They may be had at Gates’ Gallery or at Mrs. Molloy’s rooms, over the Republican Office.

Mrs. W.P. Molloy is not recorded in other photographic directories.

J. H. Minnich

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1857                Gallery in the Nemaha Valley Banking House, Brownville, Nebraska.                  1858                Main Street next to the Bank Building, Brownville, Nebraska.

J. H. Minnich was recorded in three advertisements and one announcement in the Nebraska Advertiser (Brownville, Nemaha County, N. T. [Nebraska]). The first advertisement appeared on November 26, 1857. Daguerrean’s Notice. The undersigned would respectfully announce to the citizens of Brownville and vicinity that he has opened a Daguerrean Gallery in the Nemaha Valley Banking House, and is now taking miniatures equal if not superior to any in the West, without any regard to weather.

Each and every picture warranted to stand in any country or climate.  Lockets and Pins filled in the best, workman like manner.  J. H. Minnich.

The second advertisement ran from December 3 to 31, 1847.  Ambrotype Notice.  J. H. Minnich respectfully invites Ladies and Gentlemen to call at his Ambrotype Gallery, where specimen pictures can be seen of the first quality, and where you can have a miniature taken that cannot be surpassed in beauty and durability, and which will be warranted not to change in any country or climate.  Children can be taken of fair days in from two to five seconds.

Please give me a call, I’ll try to accommodate all.  Lockets and Breastpins Filled.  Office in Nemaha Valley Banking House.

The third advertisement and the announcement were recorded in yesterday’s blog “Minnich & Akin”.

J. H. Minnich is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Minnich & Akin

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1858                Main Street next to the Bank Building, Brownville, Nebraska.

Minnich & Akin (J. H. Minnich) were recorded in an advertisement and announcement in the Nebraska Advertiser (Brownville, Nemaha County, N. T. [Nebraska]).  The advertisement ran from May 6 to 20, 1858.  Ambrotypes.  The undersigned having entered into a co-partnership and built a sky-light (side light connected) Daguerrean Gallery on corner of Main and First streets in the city of Brownville, would respectfully announce to the public that we are now prepared to take pictures with all the beauties of the art, and at reduced prices.  Pictures inserted in lockets, pins, &c., in the neatest style.  Being experienced artist, we have no doubt that all who want good pictures can be pleased.  Call and see.  Minnich & Akin.

The announcement appeared on May 13, 1858.  Daguerreotype Gallery.  Among other neglected local notices, we have failed before to speak of the erection of a sky-light Daguerrean building, expressly for that purpose.  Messrs. Akin & Minnich have fitted up a neat room on Main street, next to the Bank building, and are now taking as fine ambrotype pictures as can be secured anywhere.  They are both permanent residents, and having evinced such enterprize we hope they will be liberally patronized.

Minnich & Akin are not recorded in other photographic directories.

Millspaugh & Bouchez

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1858                Rooms at the Odd Fellows Hall, Washington, Louisiana.

Millspaugh & Bouchez were recorded in an announcement on March 27, 1858 in The Opelousas Patriot (Opelousas, Louisiana).  The artist skill will supply all with pictures of the best and newest styles:—call on our friends Millspaugh & Bouchez, who have established a permanent Photographic and Ambrotype Room at Odd Fellows’ Hall in Washington, or on William O. Bickel, who is stopping for a short time at the Varieties, in Opelousas, and get pictures of yourself or friends.  See their advertisements in another column.

Millspaugh & Bouchez are not recorded in other photographic directories.  William O. Bickel is possibly William P. Bickel.