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Byron, Walter C.

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1851                155 Atlantic Street, Brooklyn, New York.

1851 May 12.  The Brooklyn Daily Eagle.  (Brooklyn, New York.)  May 12, 1851, Vol. 10, No. 112, P. 2.

Brooklyn Not To Be Outdone.—Byron & Bent, of 155 Atlantic Street, Brooklyn, whose artistic skill as Daguerreotypist, is rapidly gaining for them a distinguished celebrity, determined to keep pace with the New York artists, have, with a laudable enterprise, fitted up a Daguerrian gallery that will vie with any in the modern Gotham.  In point of accuracy of delineation, distinctness of execution and style, the likenesses by Byron & Bent, are as perfect as any we have seen, and superior to many, by artists who have had a longer experience, and hold a high rank in their profession.  We command Messrs. B. & B. to the patronage of their fellow citizens.  Their charges are moderate, and the portraits are permanent, which is not the case with very many of the low priced artists—we mean those who charge 50 cts.  Pay them a visit, and give them a trial; you will be sure to call again!

1851 May 17.  The Brooklyn Daily Eagle.  (Brooklyn, New York.)  May 17, 1851, Vol. 10, No. 117, P. 2.

Daguerrian Gallery, (From Meade Brothers,) 155 Atlantic street, Brooklyn.

The great want of a good Daguerrian Gallery, in South Brooklyn, has long been felt, and the subscribers have been induced to fit up the first floor over the splendid store of G. D. Sweetzer, at 155 Atlantic street, as one of the first class; and they can say, without fear of contradiction, that in point of convenience and general capabilities, it is surpassed by none in the States.

The Proprietors will always be on the spot, and guarantee that none but Superior Pictures shall be issued from their establishment.

Ladies and elderly persons will find a great convenience in the gallery and operating room being on the first floor.  Children’s Portraits taken in a few seconds.  Portraits taken at private residences.

A choice assortment of Lockets & c.

Portraits (colored), from $1.00 upwards,

Portraits with Locket included, $2.50.

Byron & Bent.                                                                                   

Advertisement ran from May 17 to August 22, 1851.

Burgess, Nathan G.

Ambrotypes, Daguerreian Stock and Materials, Daguerreotypes, Photographs, , , , , , , ,

1843-1844       192 Broadway, New York, New York.

1845                233 Broadway, New York, New York.

1845                4 Fountain Row, Over R. Shurtleff’s Auction Store, Springfield, Massachusetts.[1]

1846                5 Dey Street, New York, New York.[2]

1847-1848       181 Broadway, New York, New York.2                       

1849-1851       187 Broadway, New York, New York.2

1851                North Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts.1

1853-1858       293 Broadway, New York, New York.2

1859                663 Broadway, New York, New York.2

1861                453 Broadway, Ner York, New York.2

1864-1866       407 Broadway, New York, New York.2

1866                190 Fulton, Brooklyn, New York.2

1843-1866.  New York City Directories.  (New York, New York.)  1843-1866, John Fowler Trow, Publisher.

1843.  1843/1844, P. 56.  Burgess, Nathan G.—daguerreotypes, 192 Broadway.  H.-65 Murray.

1844.  1844/1845, P. 58.  Burgess, Nathan G.—daguerreotypes, 192 Broadway. 

1845.  1845/1846, not listed.

1846.  1846/1847, P. 63.  Burgess, N. G.—daguerreotype, 5 Dey.  H.-5 Dey.

1847.  1847/1848, P. 71.  Burgess, N. G.—daguerreotypes, 181 Broadway. 

1848.  1848/1849, P. 72.  Burgess, N. G.—daguerreotypes, 181 Broadway. 

1849.  1849/1850, P. 74.  Burgess, N. G.—daguerreotypes, 187 Broadway.

1850.  1850/1851, P. 81.  Burgess, N. G.—daguerreotypes, 187 Broadway. 

1851.  1851/1852, P. 86.  Burgess, N. G.—daguerreotypes, 187 Broadway. 

1852.  1852/1853.  Not listed

1853.  1853/1854, P. 103.  Burgess, Nathan G.—daguerreotypes, 293 Broadway.

1854.  1853/1854, P. 103.  Burgess, Nathan G.—daguerreotypes, 293 Broadway.

1855.  1855/1856, P. 122.  Burgess, Nathan G.—daguerreotypes, 293 Broadway.  H.-108 E. 14th St.

1856.  1856/1857, P. 118.  Burgess, Nathan G.—artist, 293 Broadway. 

1857.  1857/1858, P. 120.  Burgess, Nathan G.—photographs, 293 Broadway.  H-38 Willow, Brooklyn.

1858.  1858/1859, P. 118.  Burgess, Nathan G.—photographs, 293 Broadway.  H-49 Cranberry, Brooklyn.

1859.  1859/1860, P. 123.  Burgess, Nathan G.—photographs, 663 Broadway.  H-49 Cranberry, Brooklyn.

1860.  1860/1861.  Not listed

1861.  1861/1862, P. 123.  Burgess, Nathan G.—photographs, 453 Broadway.  H-49 Cranberry, Brooklyn.

1862.  1862/1863.  Not listed.

1863.  1863/1864.  Burgess, Nathan G.—Clerk , 56 Broadway.  H-119 Henry, Brooklyn.

1864.  1864/1865, P. 128.  Burgess, Nathan G.—photographs, 407 Broadway.  H-119 Henry, Brooklyn.

1865.  1865/1866, P. 137.  Burgess, Nathan G.—photographs, 407 Broadway.  H-Brooklyn.

1866.  1866/1867, P. 137.  Burgess, Nathan G.—photographs, 407 Broadway & 190 Fulton, Brooklyn.

1867-1870 not listed.

1843 September 19.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  September 19, 1843, Vol. III, No. 139, Whole No. 760, P. 3.

Fair at the American Museum.—The problem of opening a new and spacious Saloon at the American Museum, as a Perpetual Fair or Bazaar for the Exhibition and Sale of Goods, Wares, Merchandize, &c has proved highly successful.  It is now one of the most attractive Halls in the Establishment, and is undoubtedly the cheapest Advertising Medium in the world.  The name, location and business of all depositors are advertised in 100,000 small bills per annum—also in the principal city papers.  The following persons have already made deposites in this Fair, and as nearly all the articles are For Sale, Merchants and others will find it to their interest to make their purchases through this medium.  It is obvious that no articles but those of the best quality are deposited here.  Persons desirous of depositing specimens of Goods or Cards of Business in the perpetual Fair, can do so on reasonable terms.  Circulars of prices, & c. can be obtained at the Office of the Museum.

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..N. G. Burgess, 192 Broadway

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..J. Gurney, 189 Broadway

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..J. Plumbe, Jr., 251 Broadway

Daguerreotype Miniatures…..Fanshaw, Young & Cunningham, 235 Broadway

1843 September 20.  Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  September 30, 1843, Vol. LXXIX, No. 4100, P. 2.

Exhibition and Fair.  We shall not be thought to give the subject an undue importance, by again reminding our citizens of the Fair now in progress at the City Hall.  The list of articles (to the publication of which we give up a large space in our paper this week) shows that the Farmers, Mechanics, Manufacturers and artist of this county, have not forgotten the annual returm of this interesting occasion…

169.  Daguerreotype miniatures; N. G. Burgess, Hartford. 

1843 October 7.  Connecticut Courant.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 7, 1843, Vol. LXXIX, No. 4107, P. 3.

Hartford County Agricultural Society.  List of Premiums.  The several committees have awarded the following premiums…

Fine Arts and Arts…

N. G. Burgess, New York, best specimen of Daguerreotype likenesses, silver medal.

1843 October 14.  The Hartford Times.  (Hartford, Connecticut.)  October 14, 1843, Vol. XXVII, No. 1399, P. 1.

Hartford County Agricultural Society.  List of Premiums.  The several committees have awarded the following premiums…

Fine Arts and Arts…

N. G. Burgess, New York, best specimen of Daguerreotype likenesses, silver medal.

1844 December 27.  New York Daily Tribune.  (New York, New York.)  December 27, 1844, Vol. IV, No. 227, Whole No. 1158, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Burgess’ Gallery Of Colored Daguerreotypes, 192 Broadway. N. Y.  N. G. Burgess, Principal Operator.                                                                                        

Advertisement ran from December 27, 1844 to March 1, 1845.                                                              

1845 April 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 14, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 103, Whole No. 4065, P. 2.

The daguerreotype—We had thought that the perfection of this art had been attained, but we find there are still improvements.  Among those we have seen recently were some specimens at Mr. Tracy’s rooms, No. 233 Broadway.  He has taken some portraits which, for life-like beauty and effect, cannot be excelled.  He has, likewise, engaged the services of Mr. Burgess, who formerly occupied rooms at the corner of John and Broadway, and those who wish a picture in his style, which is acknowledged to be superior, will please call soon, as Mr. B. leaves the city in a few days.

1845 April 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 14, 1845, Vol. XI, No. 103, Whole No. 4065, P. 3.

Daguerreotype Portraits.  J. F. Tracy has taken Rooms at No. 233 Broadway, up stairs, second floor, where he is executing some of the most beautiful specimens of the Daguerrian Art in this city.  The prices are according to the style and finish, from One To Three Dollars.

Those in want of perfect Pictures are requested to call and examine his specimens.  Mr. T. is happy to announce that he has engaged the professional services of N. G. Bingers [sic.], for a short time, and those who wish Pictures in his peculiar beautiful style would do well to call soon.

Plates, Cases, Chemicals, &c., always on hand, and instructions given in the Art on moderate terms.                                                                                                           

Advertisement ran from April 14 to May 27, 1845.

1845 June 18.  Springfield Gazette.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  June 18, 1845, Vol. 14, No. 25, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.—We have pleasure in referring to the card of Mr. Burgess, in another column, who will be in town for a few days, to answer the calls of our citizens who may wish to obtain a perfect and durable impression of their living features by means of the daguerreotype.  Mr. B. exhibits some of the best specimens of the perfection of the art that we have ever seen

1845 June 17.  Springfield Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  June 17, 1845, Vol. 2, No. 374, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  N. G. Burgess, of New York, has opened his Gallery of Colored Daguerreotypes, for a few days only, at No. 4 Fountain Row, Over R. Shurtleff’s Auction Store.

Mr. B. has been induced to open his rooms in Springfield for a short time, and he is prepared to execute Likenesses in a style sure to please and greatly superior to any before offered in this town.

Miniatures and Portraits taken in all the various sizes, from the smallest breast-pin size to that of the cabinet Portrait. 

These pictures are warranted durable colors, and will retain their clearness and distinctness as long as the painted portrait.

The citizens are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of the Art brought to its highest state of perfection.  Operations from 8 A. M. until 4 P. M. without regard to weather.

Springfield, June 17, 1845.

Advertisement ran from June 17 to June 30, 1845.

1845 June 18.  Springfield Gazette.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  June 18, 1845, Vol. 14, No. 25, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  N. G. Burgess, From New York, Has Opened His Gallery of Colored Daguerreotypes, for a few days only, at No. 4 Fountain Row, Over R. Shurtleff’s Auction Store.

Mr. B. has been induced to open his rooms in Springfield for a short time, and he is prepared to execute likenesses in a style sure to please and greatly superior to any before offered in this town.

Miniatures and Portraits taken in all the various sizes, from the smallest breast-pin size to that of the Cabinet Portrait.  These pictures are warranted durable colors, and will retain their clearness and distinctness as long as the painted portrait.

The citizens are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens of the Art brought to its highest state of perfection.  Operations from 8 A. M. until 4 P. M. without regard to weather.

Springfield, June 17, 1845.

Advertisement ran from June 18 to July 2, 1845.

1845 June 27.  Springfield Daily Republican.  (Springfield, Massachusetts.)  June 27, 1845, Vol. 2, No. 383, P. 2.

Mr. Burgess, the Daguerreotype artist, is to remain in town but two or three day longer, and those who wish to secure their exact pictures by this peculiar and interesting mode must call immediately.  We have seen a number of pictures taken by Mr. B., and readily pronounce them far superior to any we ever saw of the kind, before.

1854 June 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 3, 1854, Whole No. 6492, P. 4.

Burgess, Daguerrean Artist, 293 Broadway, the oldest and most practical in the  city, would inform his friends and former patrons, that he has resumed the profession of this beautiful art, in all its branches.  Pictures taken in all the various styles.  French, German, Italian, &c., spoken.

1854 November 3.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 3, 1854, Whole No. 6644, P. 4.

To Daguerreans.—Wanted, A Daguerreotype Operator, at Burgess’ daguerrean rooms, 293 Broadway.

1855 June.  The Photographic and Fine Art Journal. Vol. 8, No. 6 p. 190

For the Photographic and Fine Art Journal.  Amusing Incidents In The Life Of A Daguerrean Artist.  By N. G. Burgess.

The experience of all those who follow the Daguerrean Art, as a profession, will show many amusing and laughable incidents which have been noted down from time to time.  For the benefit of the readers of the Journal I will transcribe a few, which may amuse at least if not instruct them.

Persons who sat for pictures, in the early stage of the Art, were of course ignorant of the modus operandi, and they not unfrequently moved during the sitting, although the Artist may have given full directions to the contrary.

An elderly lady was once seated in front of the camera, and was informed that for two minutes she must be in a perfectly passive mood and watch the glasses of the camera.  On returning to the camera, the Artist was surprised to find her standing by the window viewing the

passers‑by in Broadway.  She remarked that while she was waiting for the picture to come out of the box, she thought, there would be no harm in looking out of the window, as she expected her son to call for her about that time and she was wondering why he did not come.

Another Artist, was called upon to take the likeness of a lady dressed in deep mourning, who when seated in the chair, and the focus of the camera drawn accurately upon the ground glass, and just as he was about to place the plate‑holder in the Box, she called upon him to wait a moment, for her to request him to represent her in the picture, as holding in her lap a dear little child whom she had but a few days before laid in the cold grave.

But a most amusing and laughable anecdote is related of an Artist who was called upon by a volunteer in the late Mexican War.  He was just starting for the battle‑fields of glory, when, he bethought himself of his Daguerreotype, that he would leave with his lady‑love.  He had imprudently, imbibed too much of those strong drinks repudiated by the Prohibitory Law, and the day being rather cloudy, it required at least three or four minutes sitting.  When the time expired, our hero the volunteer, was found to be a sleeper at his post.  The Artist however did not disturb him, but quietly removing the plate, he proceeded to bring it out over the mercury bath, when it was found to be very dark, and withal, rather sleepy in appearance: The light was not sufficiently strong for another picture, and it was finished, and the sleeper awakened to receive his image on silver which was deemed rather dark and misty.  But the Artist assured him, when the weather became clear and his head also the picture would assume a clearness not then discernable, which fully satisfied the soldier, and he departed for Mexico.

A traveling artist was quite amused by a call from a young man in a country town, late in the afternoon, just as the sun was sinking behind the western hills; when it was too late to produce any impression on the plate.  The young man was rather verdant; nor had he seen the wonderful process of Daguerre, much less any paraphernalia of a Daguerrean artist.  He was very anxious to obtain his portrait that very evening, as he was just starting for the west.  The Artist assured him it was too late to produce a good one, as his labors ceased at dusk.  But the youth was incredulous, and insisted on his likeness being then taken.  He would be satisfied with anything, if not so good a likeness.  The Artist was reluctant to comply, but he bethought himself of some old specimens in his plate‑box, that might answer for a likeness and he requested the young man to be seated, in front of the camera, when he drew the focus and required him to remain still until he returned which would be at least five or ten minutes.  He repaired to his plate box, and found a picture that bore the only resemblance to the young man, in the fact that it was taken for another young man in the city of New York.  The likeness was sealed up and put into a case—and then carefully laid in the Camera‑box—when five minutes had expired the artist, withdrew the picture from the box, and immediately opened it to the astonished gaze of the sitter.  There were several of the artists friends and acquaintances in the room during the occurrence, all anxiously watching the scene, and of course highly amused at the wonder expressed by the subject of the levity.  He was quite surprised to learn that he made so good a likeness, and still more so that the artist had given him such a fine suit of clothes; remarking that the coat had more buttons than his, and in fact was a very much better picture than he thought he would make.  The artist very complacently informed him that he knew it would please him the more to show his likeness in an improved dress and he accordingly added a few more buttons, and withal put on an entire new suite throughout as he sadly needed one.  The youth was much obliged to him, he took the picture and paid his dollar and left for the west.

It may be questioned here whether the conduct of the Artist, on this occasion was strictly correct.  But many pictures are delivered daily that do not bear so strong a likeness to the one intended, as this one in question, being executed by those who have no skill or knowledge of

any of the rules of Art.

An instance of forgetfulness was mentioned as occurring many years ago, when it required five or ten minutes sitting.  A sitter was requested to await the return of the artist who thoughtlessly went to his dinner, and actually forgot that he had a sitter in his chair.  When at least half an hour had expired the sitter’s patience became exhausted, he left the seat, and sought in vain, for the Artist and it was several minutes before he returned when he humbly demanded pardon, for his forgetfulness, and proceeded to take another, which he presented him gratis; for his long forbearance and forgiving disposition.  Reprinted from DagNews.

1855 August 25.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  August 25, 1855, Whole No. 6937, P. 5.

Boy Wanted—At Burgess’ Photographic rooms, 293 Broadway, up stairs.  Apply between 9 and 10 o’clock A. M.

1855 October 30.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 30, 1855, Whole No. 7002, P. 6.

To Daguerreotypists—Wanted—An Operator, who fully understands the business.  Apply, between 9 and 11 o’clock A. M., at Burgess’ Photographic rooms, 293 Broadway.

1855 November 20.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  November 20, 1855, Whole No. 7023, P. 4.

Improved Ambrotypes.—Burgess, No. 293 Broadway, is now taking superior pictures by this new process, which rivals all sun portraits heretofore produced.  Call and examin specimens.  German, French, and Italian spoken.

1856 January 1.  Photographic and fine Arts Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1, 1856, Vol. IX, No. 1, P. 19.

In an article entitled the Photographic Galleries of America.  Number One, New York. The author visited 69 Galleries in New York City.

N. G. Burgess—Here again we have a first-rate Ambrotyper; one who is theoretically and practically acquainted with this process and seems determined not to be excelled. I believe he has a patent for a peculiar style of picture.  A very fine specimen of the process is a portrait of a fair child leaning on a table; it is perfectly life-like.

1856 April 16.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 16, 1856, Whole No. 7170, P. 6.

To Artists.—Wanted. An Artist, Who Understands the art of painting photographs, to go to a Southern city, to whom a liberal price will be paid.  Apply immediately at Burgess & Beniczky’s photographic gallery. 293 Broadway, up stairs.

1856 May 6.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 6, 1856, Whole No. 7190, P. 5.

Pearl Ambrotypes.—A New Discovery in ambrotypes.—Pearl ambrotypes, which possess all the brilliancy and whiteness of a daguerreotype, are taken only at 293 Broadway, by Burgess & Beniczky.  Pupils taught this new art.  Photographs taken for $1; colored, for $5, by A. Cosmas, artist, from Paris.

1856 June 17.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  June 17, 1856, Whole No. 7237, P. 7.

For Sale—A Splendid Uniform Belonging to an officer of the 69th Regiment N. Y. S. M., consisting of cap, coat, epaulettes, sword, belt, pants, &c.  To be sold low, on immediate application at Burgresss and Beniczky’s photographic rooms, 293 Broadway.

1856 October 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  October 27, 1856, Whole No. 7363, P. 5.

Fremont, Filmore and Buchanan.—Ambrotype portraits of Presidential candidates for sale, wholesale and retail, by Burgess & Beniczky, No. 293 Broadway.  Agents wanted.

1858 January 26.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  January 26, 1858, Vol. LVII, P. 2.

Wiley & Halsted Published This Day:  The Photograph And Ambrotype Manual, A Practical Treatise on the Art of Taking Positive and Negative Photographs on Paper and Glass, By N. Burgess.  Fourth Edition.

From Contents:

I           History and Progress of Photographic Art, &c.

II         Theory and Practice of Photographic Process.

III        Photographic Printing, &c.

IV        Copy Daguerreotypes and other Pictures into Photographs.

V         On Ambrotype Process, &c.

1 Volume, 249 pages.  $1.00.

1858 March 15.  The Evening Post.  (New York, New York.)  March 15, 1858, Vol. LVII, P. 3.

The Photograph And Ambrotype Manual;  A Practical Treatise on the Art of Taking Positive and Negative Photographs on Paper and Glass, commonly known as Photography, in all its Branches.  

Containing all the Various Recipes Practiced by the Most Successful Operators in the United States.  By N. G. Burgess [Brugers.]  Fourth Edition.  New York: Wiley & Halsted.

The wonders of the photographic art have not ceased.  It will be applied to many now and important uses, and itself will increase in perfection and power.  This little manual is one of the best of its kind, and will help to make the discoveries of Daguerre, Talbot, and Sir John Herschel more widely known and useful.

[1] A Directory Of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.

[2] New York City Directory.

Allen, William A.

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1848                            Corner Bridge and Tillery Street, Brooklyn, New York,[1]

1849                            313 Sixth Street, New York, New York.

1850-1851                   204 Chatham Street, New York, New York.

1851                            270 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York.1

1852                            308 Broadway, New York, New York.

1849/1850.  Doggett’s New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1849, Vol. 8, P. 26.

Allen, William A.—daguerreotype—313 Sixth. 

1850/1851.  Doggett’s New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1850, Vol. 9, P. 27.

Allen, William A.—daguerreotype—204 Chatham, h. 275 Third.

1851/1852.  Doggett’s & Rode New York City Directory.  (New York, New York.)  1851, Vol. 10, P. 27.

Allen, William A.—daguerreotype—204 Chatham, h. 307 Fifth.

1852 January.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  January 1852, Vol. 3, No. 1, P. Frontispiece.

Engraving of “Allen’s Improved Camera Stand.”

1852 February.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  February 1852, Vol. 3, No. 2, P. 130.

Gossip—Mr. W. A. Allen, in connection with his brother, will open, in a few days, rooms at 308 Broadway, New York city.  They are being fitted up in the handsomest manner, and from the reputation he has heretofore enjoyed, we have no doubt of his success both in getting good pictures and in doing a fine business.

1852 April.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  April 1852, Vol. 3, No. 4, Frontispiece.

Engraving of “Allen’s Improved Camera Box.”

1852 April.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  April 1852, Vol. 3, No. 4, P. 258.

Allen’s Improved Camera Box.  We give this month our second plate of Improved Daguerrean Apparatus.  This box is most beautifully finished and presents several advantages over those heretofore sold. The focus is drawn upon the spectrum by means of the crank A—shown in the engraving—on the outside of the box, an when the focus is obtained the extension box is fixed by means of the thumb-screw B, attached to the crank, also on the outside.  The advantage of this arrangement will be seen at once, as the operator is enabled to keep his eye steadily upon the image drawn on the spectrum and fix the focus at the exact point and prevent the variation of a single hair’s breadth.  Another decided improvement in this box, is, that there is no necessity for removing the spectrum, as the dark slide can be shoved into its place by simply throwing back the spectrum half an inch, the grooves for the reception of the plate holder and spectrum being constructed for that purpose.  The relative position of the spectrum D, and the plate holder C when in the box, is seen in the engraving. 

1852 April 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  April 27, 1852, Whole No. 7118, P. 4.

The Maine Liquor Law is creating a great excitement throughout the whole length and breath of the land, and the indications are that Connecticut has decided most emphatically in its favor; but not less emphatically have the people decided in favor of W. A. Allen & Bros.’ daguerreotypes, taken at their elegant rooms, No. 308 Broadway.

Advertisement ran on April 27 & 28, 1852.

1852 June.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  June 1852, Vol. 3, No. 6, Frontispiece.

Engraving “Allen’s Union Head Rest.”

1852 June.  Photographic Art Journal.  (New York, New York.)  June 1852, Vol. 3, No. 6, P. 383-384.

The Union Head Rest—Mr. W.A. Allen has in this chaste and beautiful article—an engraving of which we give in this number—presented his daguerrean friends with a piece of furniture for their operating rooms, unsurpassed by anything of the kind in this country.  It is a befitting companion for his elegant camera stand, a description of which we gave in our March number.  His Union table stand is equally rich, and in the same style, to correspond.

1852 October 22.  The Long Islander.  (Huntington, New York.)  October 22, 1852, Vol. XII, No. 8, Whole No. [628], P. 3.

New and Beautiful Daguerrean Gallery, No. 308 Broadway, NY Messrs. Richmond & Hawkins, Successors to Messrs. W. A. Allen & Brother, would most respectfully call the attention of their friends and the public to their New Rooms, at the above number.  The long experience of Messrs. R. & H. in the art, they flatter themselves will enable them to obtain Daguerreotype Portraits unsurpassed by any Daguerreans in the United States leads them to hope they will receive a liberal share of public patronage.  The Rooms are large, elegant and convenient. 

Their Fine Sky Light enables them to take Pictures in the most perfect manner, and in the quickest time, entirely obviating the necessity of a long sitting, and correcting the defects so disagreeable to a refined [     ], in the harsh outlines and color tones so prevalent among the picture taken by the Daguerrean Process.  The Operating Room is well calculated for taking, in a finished and beautiful manner,

Large Groups of Families or Collegiate Classes and also for taking portraits.  For Children—three seconds only being required.

Messrs. R. & H. will give their personal attention to visitors, and most assiduously endeavor to please them with good pictures and perfect Likenesses.

No charge made unless the pictures are perfectly satisfactory.

Their prices are from $1,00 upwards, according to the size, style and finish.

Richmond & Hawkins, 308 Broadway.  Over E. Anthony’s Daguerreotype Depot, East side Broadway, between Pearl and Duane Sts. N. Y.                          

Advertisement ran from October 22, 1852 to February 25, 1853.  

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

William Henry Franklin

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N. D.               251 Broadway, New York, New York.

1845 Thames Street, Newport, Rhode Island.

1847                138 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York.[1]

1848                138 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York.

William Henry Franklin was recorded in one advertisement and one advertisement.  The   Advertisement ran from May 5 to July 17, 1845 in the Herald of the Times (Newport, Rhode Island).  Newport Daguerrean Gallery, Thames Street, (Rhode Island Union Bank Building.)  Wm. Henry Franklin, From Plumbe’s Daguerrean Gallery, N. Y. and Wm. A. Judson, From T. Hart’s Daguerrean Gallery, New Haven, Having purchased the interest of Mr. Henry M. Brownell, beg leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen, of Newport, that they are prepared to execute Daguerrean Likenesses in a style unsurpassed.—Being thoroughly conversant with all the modern improvements, their Pictures cannot fail to please.  No picture will be allowed to leave their Gallery unless it gives perfect satisfaction.

Likenesses taken for lockets, Broaches, and Finger Rings.

The public are respectfully invited to call and examine specimens whether they intend sitting or not.

Instructions given, and apparatus together with chemicals furnished, on reasonable terms.

Likenesses taken without regard to weather.

The announcement appeared on September 11, 1848 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat (Brooklyn, New York).  The Doings Of A Night.  Awful conflagration—two hundred dwellings and stores destroyed—three churches burned—immense destruction of property.

The calamity which has fallen on our city is so sudden, so wide spread and so deeply afflicting that we know not how to begin the record of its fearful events.  On Saturday night our citizens retired to their beds without apprehension of danger, without a thought that the destroying angel had stretched forth his arm over our devoted city.  But when the sun arose on Sunday Morning he looked through the chambers of the east on such a scene of devastation as never spread itself open to his eyes in the annals of this young city.  In the brief space of six hours the devouring flame had swept over eight entire blocks in the densest portion of our city, consuming about two hundred buildings and turning into the streets, from their warm beds, probably not less than four hundred persons. As near as we are now able to arrive at the facts the amount of property destroyed may be worth nearly a million dollars……..

138 Fulton Street.  John C. Smith, Lawyer; Charles J. Lowry, Lawyer; Sam H. Cownwell, Copyist; William H. Franklin, Daguerreotypist; L. H. Jousberry, piano fortes; John Rolf, lawyer and city surveyor; Cyrus P. Smith, lawyer.

Carey’s Buildings.  S. Adams, drugs; M. Nevin, books; Silas Ludlam, city surveyor; G. King, Architect; H. A. Moore, attorney; W. C. Halsey, portrait painter; McDevett, portrait painter; U O of Am. Mechanics; Brooklyn Freeman; Schermerhorn, daguerreotypes; Brooklyn Star.

William Henry Franklin is recorded in Craig’s Daguerreian Registry as being active in Brooklyn in 1847-1849 and possibly in New York City in 1850-1851.  The new information is that he was active in Newport, Rhode Island and before worked for John Plumbe, Jr. in New York City, the fact that William A. Judson was active as early as 1845 in Connecticut with Thurman Hart means that Hart might have been active earlier.  Also Schermerhorn is possibly A. B. Schermerhorn recorded in Craig’s without an address or location. 

[1] Craig’s Daguerreian Registry.

Fanicke & Kraft

Daguerreian Stock and Materials, ,

1852                Vanderbilt and Charlton avenue, Brooklyn, New York.

Fanicke & Kraft (A. Fanicke & Kraft) were recorded in one advertisement that appeared on December 16, 1852 in The New York Herald (New York, New York).  Pacific Chemical Laboratory, Pacific street, between Vanderbilt and Charlton avenue, Brooklyn.—Office No.  11 Wall street, third floor, room No. 16.—A. Fanicke & Kraft, manufacturers of pure chemicals.  Reagents daguerreotype apparatus, acids, ethers, ammonia, metallic oxides, and other fine chemicals, &c….

Fanicke & Kraft are not recorded in other photographic directories.

William White

Daguerreotypes, ,

1842                Corner Fulton & Front Streets, Brooklyn, New York.

William White was recorded in one advertisement that ran from April 23 to 26, 1842 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat (Brooklyn, New York).  Daguerreotype Likenesses.—Wm. White, corner Fulton and Front streets, up stairs, executes Miniatures by the Daguerreotype process, in a few seconds, and on moderate terms.  The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited.  Specimens may be seen at his rooms, as above.       

William White is not recorded in other photographic directories.

Alexander B. Weeks

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1852                137 Atlantic Street, Brooklyn, New York.

Alexander B. Weeks of the partnership of Fredericks and Weeks was recorded in two advertisements. The first advertisement ran from October 13 to 30, 1852 in the New York Daily Tribune (New York, New York).  In all conscience enough has been said about Daguerreotypes; but, friends, just called at the new Rooms, opened by Fredericks & Weeks, (second floor,) No. 137 Atlantic-st., between Henry and Clinton-sts., Brooklyn, and without saying much, we will show you pictures that we rather guess will please you.  C. D. Fredericks.   A. B. Weekes.

The second advertisement ran from October 25 to November 29, 1852 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn, New York).  Something New—The attention of the citizens of Brooklyn are respectfully invited to the Daguerreotypes taken daily at the new rooms of Fredericks & Weeks, (second floor,) 137 Atlantic Street, between Clinton and Henry streets, South Brooklyn.  C. D. Fredricks, A. B. Weeks.

Alexander B. Weeks is recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry list him apparently working for J. Gurney between 1848-1854.

Turck & Elting

Daguerreotypes, , , ,

1854-1855       57 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York.

Truck & Elting (J. Turck & A. Elting) were recorded in two advertisements and one poem in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn, New York).  The first advertisement ran from December 7, 1854 to January 6, 1855.  Holiday Presents.—Daguerreotypes.—57 Fulton street, Brooklyn, opposite Hicks st., where the subscribers are prepared to execute likenesses of a superior tone and finish in all the variety of styles for Holiday Presents at low prices.  Having a large assortment of fancy cases, the[y] flatter themselves that they can please all who may favor them with a call.

Their Daguerreotypes are not to be excelled by any others in this city or New York.  J. Turck, A. Elting.                

The poem ran on December 22, 1854.  Santa Claus; Or, A Directory For The Holidays….

Daguerreotypes.

When the friends we loved in another day

Are keeping the holidays far away,

And we, though longing, cannot be there,

The pleasures and festive joys to share,

What else can such enchantment lend

As the likeness of an absent friend?

A daguerreotype any taste to suit,

Such as Elting & Turck can execute.

The second advertisement ran from February 9 to May 14, 1855.  Turck & Elting’s Daguerreotype Rooms. 57 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, opposite Hicks st., where we intend offering to the citizens of Brooklyn, and all who may favor us with a call, Daguerreotypes equal to any taken in this city or New York, at the low price of Fifty Cents—including case.

We possess advantages, that few can boast of—our rooms are easy of access, we have a large and beautiful Sky Light, which is admitted to be the best in this city; this, together with twelve years experience in the Daguerreotype business, will be sufficient inducement to all those in want of a pleasing, soft toned, life like and unfading picture to give us a call.

Pictures of Adults take[n] in cloudy as well as clear weather.  J. Turck.  A. Elting.       

Turck & Elting (J. Turck & A. Elting) are not recorded in other photographic directories.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list a Jeremiah Turck, possibly in Hudson, New York in 1850 recorded as J. Surck and in Troy New York in 1851-1852 as Turck & Forshew and again in Troy in 1857-1858.  It is possibly that they are the same person based on the time line.

Mr. Tarr

Daguerreotypes, , ,

1853    283 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York.

Mr. Tarr of the firm Harrison & Hill was mentioned in one announcement for Harrison & Hill on August 27, 1853 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn, New York).  …Then long live Harrison and Hill’s Daguerreotype Establishment say we, with young Mr. Tarr, too, whose operating is capital, and his pictures likewise.  As to any flippant criticisms from some New York press, the writer whereof gives up about a quarter of a minute to look at the object criticized, and lets out the decision just as accident or interest turns it, why, the same critic, talking by word of mouth in an assembly of intelligent people, wouldn’t be thought worth any further answer than a pretty broad smile.—Why, old friend, Elizabeth, whose polite and honest face greets us so smilingly at your door, and into whose lap the children, we fancy, are always willing to sit quiet—she may have a far better eye for a good picture than even a Crystal Palace critic has.

Mr. Tarr is nor recorded in other photographic directories.

Skinner

Daguerreotypes, ,

1844                57 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, New York.

Skinner was recorded in one announcement that appeared on March 12, 1844 in The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and Kings County Democrat (Brooklyn, New York).  The Ne Plus Ultra.—We have recently been shown some Daguerreotype miniatures, taken by Skinner, 57 Hicks street, which surpass in beauty, distinctness, and life-like expression, the best specimens yet produced in this line of art—so far, at least, as our observation has extended.  The somber aspect of the countenance and dazzling surface of the plate, which have hitherto been considered objections to Daguerreotypes, are obviated in the specimens referred to by tinting and gilding.  The figure is rendered permanent by the same process, and hence not liable to be destroyed by an unlucky slip of the glass, or a trace of the finger.  Indeed it seems as if improvement could no further go; and we can recommend all who wish to procure fac similes of themselves, or friends, at a very moderate price, to call upon Skinner, as above—who, by the way, is a dentist, and practices the art as much from love as for money.

Skinner is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Brooklyn in 1844.  Craig’s Daguerreian Registry does list John Skinner in 1846-1847 in Troy, New York, it is unknown if they are the same person.