Tag Archives: Chester South Carolina

Lafar, Theo A.

Daguerreotypes, , , , , , , , ,

N. D.               235 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina.

1853                Court House, second story, Chester, South Carolina.

1853-1854       Corner of King & Liberty Streets, Charleston, South Carolina.

1854                Rooms at the Banner Office, Sumterville, South Carolina.

1854                McBee’s Hall, Greenville, South Carolina.

1855                Address Unknown, Darlington, South Carolina.[1]

1856                Address Unknown, Marion, South Carolina.1

1853 June 23.  Palmetto Standard.  (Chester, South Carolina.)  June 23, 1853, Vol. IV, No. 25, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes!  Mr. LaFar, From Cook’s Gallery, Charleston, would respectfully inform the citizens of this place and its vicinity, that having had experience for some years in the above Gallery, well known as the best in the Southern States, he is prepared to furnish specimens of Daguerrean Likenesses.

Mr. L. has on hand a splendid assortment of Cases of all sizes, Medallions, Brooches &c. he is prepared with all the Instruments for securing accurate copies of Portraits and for taking Children and Groups.  He will remain for a short time.

Please call and examine Specimens at his room in the Court House—second story.

Advertisement ran from June 23 to July 21, 1853.

1853 November 16.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  November 16, 1853, Vol. LI, No 16575, P. 2.

Cohen & LaFar, New Daguerreotype Gallery, Corner Of King And Liberty-Streets.  The largest Sky Light in the city, with all the latest improvements, and being on the second floor, the most easy of access.  Stock for sale.

Advertisement ran from November 16 to December 10, 1853.

1853 December 12.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  December 12, 1853, Vol. LI, No 16596, P. 2.

Cohen & LaFar, New Daguerreotype Gallery, Corner Of King And Liberty-Streets.  The largest Sky Light in the city, with all the latest improvements, and being on the second floor, the most easy of access.  Stock for sale. 

Advertisement was recorded twenty-six times between December 12, 1853 to February 6, 1854.

1854 February 8.  The Charleston Courier.  (Charleston, South Carolina.)  February 8, 1854, Vol. LII, No 16664, P. 2.

Notice.  The firm of Cohen & LaFar Daguerrian Artists, is mutually dissolved.  Mr. Cohen is authorized to collect all money due the firm, and pay the debts of the same.  Mr. Cohen will carry on the business, and thankful for pass favors, solicits the continuance of the public patronage, corner of King and Liberty streets.  A. D. Cohen. T. A. LaFar. 

Advertisement ran from February 8 to 17, 1854.

1854 February 22.  The Sumter Banner.  (Sumterville, South Carolina.)  February 22, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 17, P. 2.

Worth Attending to.  We call the attention of the reading public to our advertising columns.—And to commence near home, Mr. LaFar, just next door, announces his readiness to furnish, at the shortest notice, the best of likenesses, at the lowest possible price.  No sun necessary to insure a good picture.  Mr. L., has favored us with a sight at his fine collection of Cases, Lockets, Brooches, Pins, &c., &c., we feel that we risk nothing in recommending them as the best assortment of the kind we have had in our village.  We have not had an opportunity of judging ourselves as to Mr. LaFar’s skill in Daguerreotyping, he having just arrived, but we have been informed that he is an excellent hand at his business.  Call and give him a trial.

1854 February 22.  The Sumter Banner.  (Sumterville, South Carolina.)  February 22, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 17, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes, Mr. LaFar, From Charleston, Having taken Rooms at the Banner Office, would respectfully inform the citizens of Sumterville and its vicinity, that, having had an experience of some years in the business, he is prepared to furnish specimens of Daguerrean Likenesses, Mr. L. has on hand a splendid assortment of Cases of all Sizes, Medallions, Brooches, etc.

He is prepared with all the Instruments for securing accurate copies of Portraits, and for taking Children and Groups.  He will remain for a short time.

Please call and examine Specimens.—Instruction given in the Art.                       

Advertisement ran from February 22 to March 15, 1854.

1854 March 29.  The Sumter Banner.  (Sumterville, South Carolina.)  March 29, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 22, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. LaFar has just received from Charleston a new and beautiful collection of Fancy Cases, Medallions, Broaches, etc., which he would offer to the people of Sumterville and vicinity, and respectfully requests them to call and examine for themselves.  He is thankful for the kind favors which have already been conferred, and would earnestly solicit a continuation of the same.  Rooms up stairs—next to the Sumter Banner Office.  March 22th, 1851.

Advertisement ran from March 29 to May 24, 1854

1854 April 5.  The Sumter Banner.  (Sumterville, South Carolina.)  April 5, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 23, P. 2.

LaFar’s Daguerreotypes.  Mr. LaFar, whose arrival we announced in the Banner, some time ago, has been pleasing many persons in our community with the finest specimens of daguerrean art.  We have frequently visited his room and examined his specimens, among which, we found many of our acquaintances and friends and recognized them instantly.  We have been favored with the opportunity of visiting many daguerrean galleries, and from the work we have seen come from Mr. LaFar’s hands, we have no hesitancy in recommending him as one of the very best operators in his line, we have ever seen.—All who have tried him are pleased with his success, and we understand he never allows an indifferent picture to go out of his room.  If not the inventor, he is acquainted with and exercises a new method, which by giving a different and better back-ground, enables the operator to take persons with light hair and eyes much more successfully than by the old method, the hair being taken with its natural shade and the eyes having all that sharpness and liveliness which it has in life and which heretofore was so difficult to be obtained in daguerreotypes.  Many persons, from the country, will be visiting our village during court, and we call attention to Mr. LaFar’s presence among us, that those, who have not often so good a chance to gratify their families and friends with a fac-simile picture of themselves, may avail themselves of the present one.  We must all one day leave our friends, and the dear ones, we now so much love, may one day leave us, but a picture will exist almost forever and may always be with us to enliven memory, when the grave has shut out from our view, the objects of our love and gratitude.  Mr. Lafar may be found at his room, the first door to the right, upstairs, and next to the Banner Office.

1854 May 31.  The Sumter Banner.  (Sumterville, South Carolina.)  May 31, 1854, Vol. VIII, No. 31, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. LaFar would respectfully inform the citizens of Sumterville and the vicinity, that he will remain here but a few days longer, he would be pleased to wait upon any who desire excellent likenesses of themselves or their friends.  His stay will be short, so call early.     May 31, 1854.

Advertisement ran from May 31 to June 7, 1854.

1854 July 7.  The Southern Enterprise.  (Greenville, South Carolina.)  Vol. 1, No. 8, P. 2.

Daguerreotypes.  Attention is directed to the advertisement of Mr. LaFar, to be found in our advertising columns to-day.  We have visited his rooms, and were much pleased with the specimens shown us, and can safely recommend all who wish a daguerreotype of themselves to Mr. LaFar.  He mat be found at McBee’s Hall.

1854 July 7.  The Southern Enterprise.  (Greenville, South Carolina.)  Vol. 1, No. 8, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. LaFar From Charlestown, Having taken Rooms at McBee’s Hall, would respectfully inform the citizens of this place and its vicinity, that, having had an experience of some years in the above line, he is prepared to furnish specimens of Daguerrean Likenesses.  Mr. L. has on hand a splendid assortment of Cases of all sizes, Medallions, Brooches, &c.

He is prepared with all the instruments for securing accurate copies of Portraits, and for taking Children and Groups.  He will remain for a short time. 

Please call and examine Specimens.

Instructions given in the Art.

Advertisement ran on July 7 & 14, 1854.

1854 November 8.  The Sumter Banner.  (Sumterville, South Carolina.)  November 8, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 2, P. 2.

Mr. Lafar.  It will be seen by our advertising columns that this young gentleman has returned to his former rooms, next door to the Banner office, where he is ready to give entire satisfaction to all who feel like perpetuating the image of themselves or friends.

1854 November 8.  The Sumter Banner.  (Sumterville, South Carolina.)  November 8, 1854, Vol. IX, No. 2, P. 3.

Daguerreotypes.  Mr. LaFar is pleased to inform the citizens of Sumterville and vicinity, that he has returned to Sumterville, and has opened his Daguerrean Rooms at the place formerly occupied by him near the Sumter Banner Office.

Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed, he invites all who desire Capital Pictures to give him a call.  Nov. 8, 1854.

Advertisement ran from November 8 to December 13, 1854.

[1] Partners with the Sun South Carolina Photographers 1840-1940. P. 43, 53-54.

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.