1858 Waldo Block, Worcester, Massachusetts. 1859 Address Unknown, Worcester, Massachusetts.
1858-1859 Information from the Worcester City Directory, residence section.
S. T. Field was not listed in A Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900, but was listed in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.
1859 Address Unknown, Mitchellsville, Tennessee.
W. H. Faut, W. H. was recorded in an advertisement that ran from February 15 to 17, 1859 in the Nashville Union and American (Nashville, Tennessee). Ambrotype Car For Sale.—An Ambrotype Car, with ample sky and side lights, curtained so as to modify the light as desired, recely carpeted, well lined, with an excellent darkroom, all so adjusted that the Artist can make with ease, the miniature desired. The wagon and frame is well and strongly executed, room being eight by twenty feet, and can be drawn with ease on the public roads. I offer for sale, and will sell at an extreme low price soon. Any person wishing to purchase will find, by calling to see this a bargain: Also will sell my stock of cases, chemicals and camera. For further information, address W. H. Faut. Mitchellsville, Tenn.
W. A. Faut is not listed in other photographic directories.
1859 Main Street, Marshall House, Abbeville, South Carolina.
O. J. Farrington & Brother were recorded in two announcements. The first on May 6, 1859 in The Independent Press (Abbeville, South Carolina). Ambrotypes! Ambrotypes!! Readers have you ever given our friend Messrs. O. J. Farrington & Brother a call at their Daguerrean room in the “Marshall House,” on Main Street, above the corner; either for the purpose of having your likeness taken or looking at those of friends and acquaintances. If not you have a pleasure still in anticipation. They are successors of Mr. Lanneau, the well known artist, and are said by the knowing ones, to take equally as good likenesses. Their pictures speak for themselves, and the clear and truthful outline of familiar faces indicate the skill of the artists.
We have often thought that this art is not effecting all the objects of pleasure and utility of which it is capable. How rare the art, which enables us to perpetuate the changing phases of every day life—the fleeting images of men and things; and which gives us the power to retain the loved faces of friends and relatives. How pleasant even to read a history of our past life in pictures taken at different periods, from the “bonny brow” to the “frosty pow.” But how great the pleasure of having a minute family history of all the loved ones, from the first born to the last scion—from prattling infancy to budding youth and hoary age. And when death comes to nip the opening flower, how pleasant to have that loved face casting its bright light upon the shadows of after years. Who would trust to the frail tablets of memory. Seize the shadow before the substance fades.
The second announcement appeared on October 28, 1859 in The Independent Press (Abbeville, South Carolina). Awards of Premiums. The following awards were awarded at the Abbeville District Fair, on the 20th inst.:…Paintings, Drawings, &c….The Committee takes pleasure in noticing…They also noticed some excellent Ambrotypes by O. J. & G. E. Farrington….
O. J. Farrington is not listed in other photographic directories. Posted yesterday was an announcement in the same paper for G. E. Farrington dated May 12, 1859.
1859 Rooms at Marshall House, Abbeville, South Carolina.
G. E. Farrington was recorded in an announcement on May 12, 1859 in The Abbeville Banner (Abbeville, South Carolina). Ambrotypes. We are pleased to notice that G. E. Farrington has opened an Ambrotype Gallery in the second story of the Wooden Wing of the Marshall House. We learn, too, that he is stationed here permanently. He will be pleased to see his friends and customers from any part of the District. He is prepared to take Ambrotypes, Spherotypes, Melainotypes and Relievotypes of any size or style. He is also prepared to insert the best specimens of the art in Broaches, Medallions and Rings. Mr. Farrington is a permanent resident of the place, and may at all times be found at his rooms to accommodate all who may favor him with a call.
He has some beautiful specimens of his skill which may be seen at his room. To our friends from the country who may desire anything in his line, we can recommend him as an artist in every way worthy of support.
G. E. Farrington is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1859 Baltimore Street, Cumberland, Maryland.
Ewing was recorded in an advertisement that ran from June 16 to December 29, 1859 in the Civilian & Telegraph (Cumberland, Maryland). Pictures! Pictures! Great Excitement!!! Ewing’s Great Sky-Light Gallery, on Baltimore street. Pictures positively taken at cost. First rate pictures in good cases at Twenty-Five Cents!
All pictures warranted to give satisfaction, or no charge!! Taken equally as well in cloudy as in fair weather!!! Ambrotypes, Photographs, Melaneotypes, Nellotypes, Ferrotypes, Spherytypes, & Ambrotypes, and all kinds of Pictures taken in the highest style of the art, and at prices so low as to place them within the reach of all. Instruction given in the art on the most reasonable terms.
Ewing is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1859 Rooms in Dr. Goucher’s Brick Block, Findlay, Ohio.
James B. Entrikin was recorded in an announcement on December 30, 1859 in The Hancock Jeffersonian (Findlay, Ohio). Ambrotype Saloon.—We neglected to notice, as we should have done, some time since, Mr. James B. Entrikin’s Ambrotype Saloon, in Dr. Goucher’s Brick Block, over Dr. Langworthy’s Book and Drug Store, where those who wish such a valuable memento as a picture of a living or departed friend, can be accommodated.
James B. Entrikin is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1858 Address unknown, Ashland, Ohio.
Ensminger & Smith was recorded in an announcement on October 6, 1858 in The Ashland Union (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio). Premiums Awarded at the Ashland County Fair for 1858….Best lot of ambrotypes Ensminger & Smith 3.00.
The partnership of E. M. Ensminger & Nathan W. Smith are not recorded in other photographic directories. The both are recorded separately as being active in Ashland, Ohio.
1857 Rooms over James Campbell’s Store, Winchester, Tennessee.
Edwards of the partnership of Hubbard & Edwards was recorded in an advertisement that ran from March 20 to May 8, 1857 in The Home Journal (Winchester, Tennessee). Ambrotypes~! Hubbard & Edwards Have taken rooms, for a few weeks, over J. Campbell’s Store, where they are prepared to put up the new and Beautiful Style Of Pictures, Called Ambrotypes, in a manner superior to any taken in Winchester. A new chemical process which they use in finishing off Pictures, renders them impervious to air, water, or acid, and they will retain their brilliancy for ages,—in short they never fade.
Pictures taken in all kinds of weather. Children taken best from 8 to 12, A. M.
Edwards and Hubbard are not recorded in other photographic directories.
Ca. 1854 Address Unknown, Cincinnati, Ohio. 1854 Greenwood’s Building, Second Story, Gallipolis, Ohio. Ca. 1854 Address Unknown, Porter, Ohio. Ca. 1854 Address Unknown, Vinton, Ohio. Ca. 1854 Address Unknown, Wilkesville, Ohio. 1857 Isham House, Jackson, Ohio. 1857-1858 Rooms at Sisson & Halbert’s Hotel, McArthur, Ohio.
D. I. Edwards was recorded in three advertisements and in three announcements. The first advertisement ran from June 29 to August 3, 1854 In the Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio). Pictures! Pictures!! Pictures!!! “Secure the shadow ere the substance fade.” What better memento can be given to those we love and cherish, and from whom we are about to be separated, “it may be for years, and it may be forever,” than a faithful resemblance of ourselves. How pleasant to look upon when the dear one is wandering afar off; or perhaps, alas, numbered with the cold and silent dead. What a melancholy, yet a pleasing recollection to ponder upon each well known feature, and call up pleasant memories, as we trace each lineament of the absent one; and how consoling to know that although distance divides, and oceans may roll between, still we have the image, as it were, living and breathing before us, and perhaps so life-like is the resemblance, if taken by a good artist, that the imagination is sometimes carried away, and we almost fancy we fear his “foot fall on the stairs.” Hasten then while you have the opportunity and secure a correct picture, not one that you have to turn to all points of the compass, before you can catch a bare resemblance, but a fine, bold, artist picture that can at once be recognized by everybody. D. I. Edwards, from Cincinnati, has opened a room in Greenwood’s Building, second street, where he will remain for a few days for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Likenesses in the first style of the art. He has a large instrument of very powerful construction, for the purpose of taking correct pictures of children and aged persons, whereby the time generally occupied for sitting is reduced one half. An instrument of this kind has long been desired by artist, and he has had the good fortune to procure one. Pictures taken in any weather, and put up in handsome morocco cases, lined with silk velvet, for $1.50. Also, a large assortment of Paper Mache, Velvet, Plush, Shell, Book and fancy cases cheap.—Portraits, Miniatures, Daguerreotypes and engravings copied. Likenesses set in lockets, breast-pins and finger-rings. Call and see specimens, and pictures guaranteed equal to them. Don’t forget, second story of Greenwood’s building.
In an announcement that ran on July 27, 1854 in the Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio). “Tis not in mortals to command success, But we’ll do more; deserve it.”—Shakespeare. We are led to the above sentence from the “divine bard” on seeing the beautiful tone, and lifelike pictures that Edwards has been producing, during his stay among us. Our citizens have been so often humbugged by itinerant botches that we have thought it our duty to warn our subscribers, so that they might not be imposed upon, and our citizens both in town and country were cautious in having their faces and features distorted from their natural position, by, it might be, some tyro in the art, but Edwards’ pictures soon convinced them of the real beauty of a fine Daguerreotype, and the consequence was a rush to his rooms, at Greenwood’s building. Call and look at his numerous specimens of well known residents and we are sure you will not leave without “seeing yourselves as others see you.” Edwards takes all pictures equal to specimens, and satisfaction guaranteed in all cases. Mr. E. only requires a person to sit from 5 to 20 seconds, for a first rate picture.
The second announcement appeared on August 31, 1854 in the Gallipolis Journal (Gallipolis, Ohio). We are requested to inform our subscribers in Porter, Vinton, and Wilksville, that Mr. Edwards the Daguerrian Artist, who has been operating in Gallipolis for the past two months, will visit the above named towns, commencing in Porter, for the purpose of taking Daguerreotype Pictures. Mr. E. is a first rate artist, and has taken some of the best pictures ever seen in this town. Call and see his specimens, which we think are hard to beat.
The third announcement appeared on April 9, 1857 in The Jackson Standard (Jackson, Ohio). We are under obligations to D. I. Edwards, for late Cincinnati Papers.—Mr. Edwards intends visiting Jackson again in taking pictures. See Advertisement.
The second advertisement ran from April 9 to July 9, 1857 in The Jackson Standard (Jackson, Ohio). Embrace the present Opportunity, And Secure a Picture as Is A Picture! D. I. Edwards, has the pleasure to announce to the citizens of Jackson, that he intends stopping for a short time, and has taken rooms at the Isham House, for the purpose of taking Ambrotype Pictures, in a new mode, and colored to represent life. He invites particular attention to his new style of Pictures, called Melainotypes, which are superior to any thing ever made.
To put these new pictures within the reach of all, he has reduced the price of Pictures and Case, to One Dollar, guaranteeing them to be superior to any thing yet made in Jackson. A large assortment of Lockets, Breastpins, and Fancy cases on hand. Call early and secure one of the life-like pictures.
The third advertisement ran from November 19, 1857 to January 21, 1858 in the M’Arthur Democrat (McArthur, Ohio). Call and Get a Picture while You Have The Opportunity! D. I. Edwards Has taken rooms at Sisson & Halbert’s Hotel, for a short time only, for the purpose of taking Sun Pictures of all kinds and descriptions, by the Ambrotype process, and warranted correct likenesses.
Any kind of picture taken and put up in a good case For One Dollar! N. B. No suspension, but pictures taken in any weather. McArthur, Nov. 12, 1857.
D. I. Edwards is not recorded in other photographic directories.
1858 Morse’s Building, corner Pike & Main Streets, Port Jervis, New York.
Edson of the partnership of Parish & Edson was recorded in an advertisement that ran from February 11 to March 25, 1858 in the Tri-State Union (Port Jervis, New York). Ambrotypes and Albatypes. Parish & Edson, the celebrated New York Artists, would respectfully inform the inhabitants of this place and vicinity, that they have taken and fitted up rooms for their business, and are now prepared to make pictures surpassed by none.
Large Size, Beautiful Colored, 50 Cents. Faded Pictures restored. All kinds of Pictures copied in the highest style of the art. They are the inventors of the Albatus Lumin process, by which pictures can be taken equally as well in stormy as clear weather. No one need stay away on account of clouds. Entire satisfaction given or no charge.
They can be found for two weeks only, at Morse’s Building, Cor. Pike & Main Sts. N. B. The morning light is most suitable for taking pictures of children.
Edson is not recorded in other photographic directories.
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